This position manages the region's FOIA and Privacy Act program, overseeing the full lifecycle of information requests, coordinating records searches and reviews, ensuring legally compliant responses, and providing guidance, training, and support to parks, offices, and leadership on disclosure requirements.
Summary
This position manages the region's FOIA and Privacy Act program, overseeing the full lifecycle of information requests, coordinating records searches and reviews, ensuring legally compliant responses, and providing guidance, training, and support to parks, offices, and leadership on disclosure requirements.
Occasional travel - You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 2 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
All current or former career/career-conditional federal employees with competitive/reinstatement eligibility; Eligible applicants under: Veterans' Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA); 30% Disabled Veterans; CTAP/ICTAP within the local commuting area. Special Hiring Authorities include Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA); Former Public Land Corps (PLC) members, Schedule A, Peace Corps and VISTA, Military Spouse, OPM Interchange Change Agreement, etc.
Manage the region's FOIA/Privacy Act program end-to-end, overseeing intake, tracking, scheduling, and lifecycle records management, and developing procedures that ensure timely, legally sound responses.
Interpret and process FOIA/PA requests, coordinate searches, analyze responsive records, apply exemptions and fee determinations, and assemble release packages with quality control and legal review when needed.
Lead records disclosure reviews, using electronic discovery/document review tools to screen, redact, and prepare materials consistent with DOI/NPS policy, the FOIA, Privacy Act, and court/DOJ guidance.
Provide training, technical guidance, and communications, preparing correspondence to requesters, briefing leadership on sensitive or controversial cases, and assisting with web posting and Section 508 compliance.
Coordinate across parks, regional offices, and legal counsel, including the Office of the Solicitor and DSC, on complex or litigated requests, appeals, fee waivers, and production schedules.
Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required.
Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
Any individual who is currently holding, or has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet time-in-grade requirements (must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent in the Federal service); with few exceptions as outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal civilian employees applying for reinstatement who have had a break in service of less than one year, as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointments. Time-in-grade does not apply to new excepted service appointments. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
You will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 on an annual basis.
Applicants must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT and REQUIREMENTS CONTINUED in the Qualifications section below.
Qualifications
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT and REQUIREMENTS CONTINUED:
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.
This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider:
your performance and conduct;
the needs and interests of the agency;
whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated.
Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Physical Demands: The work is mostly sedentary. The incumbent will be required to sit for extended periods and operate multiple electronic devices. Occasional work is performed in file storage areas. Occasional lifting of records (up to 20 pounds).
Working Conditions: The incumbent works in a typical office environment that is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions. Most of the work is performed in an office setting.
QUALIFICATIONS
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-04/23/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.
Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of specialized experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience.
For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected.
To qualify for this position at the GS-12 grade level, you must possess the minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:
EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). You must include hours per week worked. This experience includes activities such as:
Running a FOIA program portfolio,
Performing advanced FOIA analyses,
Leading complex records searches,
Preparing high-stakes correspondence and briefings,
Partnering with attorneys on litigation,
Delivering FOIA/PA training and guidance.
Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
There is no substitution of education for experience at the grade level(s) of this announcement.
Additional information
A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.
A Recruitment Incentive May Be Authorized for a newly selected employee when appointed to a permanent, temporary, or term position. A Federal employee who is transferring to the National Park Service from another component, bureau or Federal agency and who does not meet the conditions under 5 CFR 575.102 is not eligible for a recruitment incentive.
A Relocation Incentive May Be Authorized for a Federal employee when the employee must move, as directed by the National Park Service (NPS) either through a management directed reassignment or selection for employment, to a different location at least 50 miles away from the one where his/her position of record held at time of selection is currently located, due to a need of the NPS. A relocation incentive is not the same as a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move and, as such, may be granted in conjunction with one another.
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/28980686389652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information
Documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility, submission of ALL SF-50s and performance information for each period of temporary/term employment that qualifies for LMWFA. Performance documentation can be obtained by contacting the supervisors for the positions you served in during your 24 months. If they did not complete performance appraisals ask them to provide a statement of performance for each period of service. The statement must specify the dates for each employment period and your level of performance (dates should match the dates on the SF-50s).
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.
Resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages and resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted. You may only submit one resume. Only the document submitted as the "Resume" under the Documents section will be used to determine your qualifications/eligibility and for rating purposes. In the event you submit more than one resume, only the latest submission will be reviewed.
Candidates who apply under Competitive Merit Promotion procedures will undergo a quality review to determine if they are highly qualified based on the content of their resume and their responses to the questionnaire. Best qualified candidates will be referred if all required supporting documentation has been provided.
Candidates who apply under Noncompetitive Merit Promotion procedures will undergo a quality review to determine if they are minimally qualified based on the content of their resume and their responses to the questionnaire. Qualified candidates will be referred if all required supporting documentation has been provided.
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.
Please submit 1) a copy of your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation and 2) a list of any awards (e.g. superior performance awards, special act or achievement awards, quality step increase, etc.) you received in the last 5 years. Any performance appraisal/evaluation and award documentation you provide will be forwarded to the selecting official. The selecting official will review this documentation and give it due weight consideration during the overall selection process.
If you do not have your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation, please submit a statement as to why it is not available. Please indicate if any prior performance appraisals/evaluations were at an acceptable level.
Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.
Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/23/2026.
1. Resume: Must list all significant jobs held with duties performed; include dates in month/year format and hours worked per week. If military or civilian, include rank and/or grade. Minimum 10-point font for body text; headers may be slightly larger but must remain legible. Maintain 0.5-inch margins on all sides. Supplemental pages or attachments disguised as resume extensions are prohibited and will not be reviewed for eligibility or qualifications.
2. Complete All Required Assessments.
3. Merit Promotion Eligibility Documentation, such as:
Current federal employees must submit an SF-50 showing career or career-conditional status (Tenure 1 or 2), position title, series, grade, and an additional SF-50 showing highest permanent grade held if not shown on the latest SF-50. Acceptable SF-50s include Promotion, Within-Grade Increase, or Appointment SF-50s. Award SF-50s are not acceptable. Time-in-grade will be validated through your resume and SF-50s.
Former federal employees separated for over one year must submit their separation SF-50 showing career or career-conditional status and position information. Do not submit Award SF-50s. The last performance appraisal must show a rating of Fully Successful or equivalent.
If the SF-50 for highest grade held is dated within the past year, your resume must clearly demonstrate one full year at that grade.
Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act documentation must include all Appointment and Termination SF-50s and all performance evaluations for each qualifying temporary appointment period.
4. Other Supporting Documents, if applicable:
Veterans' Preference Documentation
Discharged, non-disabled veterans must submit a DD-214 showing character of service (Member 4 copy) or equivalent documentation listed on the SF-15. If the DD-214 is not available, it may be requested through the National Archives.
Veterans within 120 days of discharge must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying expected release/retirement under honorable conditions; pay grade/rank/rate; dates of active duty; medals received; and documentation dated within 120 days of separation.
Disabled Veterans, Purple Heart recipients, or qualifying family members must submit all documentation required by the SF-15, and if applicable, the completed SF-15. Proof of VA disability can be obtained through ebenefits.va.gov or by calling 1-800-827-1000.
Performance Appraisals and Awards
All applicants must submit their most recent performance appraisal signed by a supervisor. If the appraisal is older than 18 months, provide a written explanation. If no appraisal exists, submit a statement explaining why (including whether prior appraisals were at an acceptable level).
5. Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Plan Documentation (for displaced federal employees within the local commuting area):
Proof of displacement (e.g., RIF Separation Notice or Notice of Proposed Removal).
SF-50s showing tenure, competitive status, promotion potential, and duty location.
Most recent performance appraisal.
To claim selection priority, applicants must be rated well-qualified or score at least 85 on the rating criteria.
6. Noncompetitive or Special Hiring Authority Documentation (if applicable): Applicants eligible under special authorities (e.g., Schedule A, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps VISTA, former PLC members, certain military spouses, 30% or more Disabled Veterans, or Pathways Interns eligible for conversion) must submit documentation verifying eligibility.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments, and required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. You must provide documentation to support your claim for each eligibility selected. Please review the required documentation listed in the eligibilities language to ensure you submit the appropriate information. Note: You will only be marked eligible for those eligibilities that you selected and provided the appropriate supporting documentation.
The application process is as follows:
Click the Apply Online button.
Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. To PREVIEW the application questionnaire, select the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12929689
Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date.
If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click "track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice.
Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials.
Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended.
Set aside at least 3 hours to take the USA Hire assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link.
Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused.
Applicants may not update assessment responses after submitting an application at any time during the announcement open period, however, applicants will be able to update the other portions of the application such as eligibilities and supporting documents.
To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To view the announcement status or your application status: Click on this: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.
Northeast Regional Office
1234 Market Street 20th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
US
Next steps
Once the Occupational Questionnaire is received you will receive acknowledgement that your submission was successful. If you are among the most qualified candidates and your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly for a possible interview. You will be notified of the status of your Application Package at the time candidates are referred for consideration, and when the selection process is complete.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/23/2026.
1. Resume: Must list all significant jobs held with duties performed; include dates in month/year format and hours worked per week. If military or civilian, include rank and/or grade. Minimum 10-point font for body text; headers may be slightly larger but must remain legible. Maintain 0.5-inch margins on all sides. Supplemental pages or attachments disguised as resume extensions are prohibited and will not be reviewed for eligibility or qualifications.
2. Complete All Required Assessments.
3. Merit Promotion Eligibility Documentation, such as:
Current federal employees must submit an SF-50 showing career or career-conditional status (Tenure 1 or 2), position title, series, grade, and an additional SF-50 showing highest permanent grade held if not shown on the latest SF-50. Acceptable SF-50s include Promotion, Within-Grade Increase, or Appointment SF-50s. Award SF-50s are not acceptable. Time-in-grade will be validated through your resume and SF-50s.
Former federal employees separated for over one year must submit their separation SF-50 showing career or career-conditional status and position information. Do not submit Award SF-50s. The last performance appraisal must show a rating of Fully Successful or equivalent.
If the SF-50 for highest grade held is dated within the past year, your resume must clearly demonstrate one full year at that grade.
Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act documentation must include all Appointment and Termination SF-50s and all performance evaluations for each qualifying temporary appointment period.
4. Other Supporting Documents, if applicable:
Veterans' Preference Documentation
Discharged, non-disabled veterans must submit a DD-214 showing character of service (Member 4 copy) or equivalent documentation listed on the SF-15. If the DD-214 is not available, it may be requested through the National Archives.
Veterans within 120 days of discharge must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying expected release/retirement under honorable conditions; pay grade/rank/rate; dates of active duty; medals received; and documentation dated within 120 days of separation.
Disabled Veterans, Purple Heart recipients, or qualifying family members must submit all documentation required by the SF-15, and if applicable, the completed SF-15. Proof of VA disability can be obtained through ebenefits.va.gov or by calling 1-800-827-1000.
Performance Appraisals and Awards
All applicants must submit their most recent performance appraisal signed by a supervisor. If the appraisal is older than 18 months, provide a written explanation. If no appraisal exists, submit a statement explaining why (including whether prior appraisals were at an acceptable level).
5. Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Plan Documentation (for displaced federal employees within the local commuting area):
Proof of displacement (e.g., RIF Separation Notice or Notice of Proposed Removal).
SF-50s showing tenure, competitive status, promotion potential, and duty location.
Most recent performance appraisal.
To claim selection priority, applicants must be rated well-qualified or score at least 85 on the rating criteria.
6. Noncompetitive or Special Hiring Authority Documentation (if applicable): Applicants eligible under special authorities (e.g., Schedule A, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps VISTA, former PLC members, certain military spouses, 30% or more Disabled Veterans, or Pathways Interns eligible for conversion) must submit documentation verifying eligibility.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments, and required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. You must provide documentation to support your claim for each eligibility selected. Please review the required documentation listed in the eligibilities language to ensure you submit the appropriate information. Note: You will only be marked eligible for those eligibilities that you selected and provided the appropriate supporting documentation.
The application process is as follows:
Click the Apply Online button.
Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. To PREVIEW the application questionnaire, select the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12929689
Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date.
If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click "track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice.
Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials.
Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended.
Set aside at least 3 hours to take the USA Hire assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link.
Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused.
Applicants may not update assessment responses after submitting an application at any time during the announcement open period, however, applicants will be able to update the other portions of the application such as eligibilities and supporting documents.
To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To view the announcement status or your application status: Click on this: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.
Northeast Regional Office
1234 Market Street 20th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
US
Next steps
Once the Occupational Questionnaire is received you will receive acknowledgement that your submission was successful. If you are among the most qualified candidates and your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly for a possible interview. You will be notified of the status of your Application Package at the time candidates are referred for consideration, and when the selection process is complete.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
