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Government Information Specialist

Department of the Treasury
Office of the Inspector General for Tax Administration
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Summary

This position is located at at Office of the Inspector General for Tax Admin, Office of Chief Counsel.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
05/08/2026 to 05/12/2026
This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Salary
$90,968 - $172,980 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12 - 13
Locations
1 vacancy in the following locations:
Oakland, CA
Washington, DC
Chamblee, GA
Chicago, IL
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
14
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate Risk (MR)
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
26-TIGTA-12951341
Control number
868340200

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Clarification from the agency

All candidates who are: Current or former federal employees qualifying as Status Candidates, Federal employees currently serving on a VRA, VEOA eligibles, CTAP/ICTAP eligibles, eligible for special hiring authorities (e.g., the Schedule A appointment for persons with disabilities, or covered by an Interchange Agreement), or Land Management employees eligible under Public Law 114-47.

Duties

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The duty station location will be determined upon selection, to include current employees of the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration based on their current Core office location listed in this announcement.

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-14. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.

  • Apply federal disclosure laws, the Department of the Treasury's (Treasury or Department) implementing regulations, and TIGTA's policies and procedures to process government information requests.
  • Provide declarations used to support TIGTA's legal position in civil litigation and assist government attorneys in the litigation process in defense of the agency.
  • Provide technical guidance to TIGTA offices that conduct record searches and provide their disclosure recommendations.
  • Prepare and update internal TIGTA FOIA and PA guidance/procedures in a central repository available to all Counsel staff to ensure consistency in execution of the Disclosure Branch's responsibilities in accomplishing TIGTA's statutory responsibilities.
  • Coordinate with TIGTA's Office of Mission Support to ensure FOIA training for employee development and awareness across all levels of the agency.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé.

Key Requirements:
  1. Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying.
  2. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National
  3. All newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period. During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends, your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding.

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

For the GS-12: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience:

-processing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) or Privacy Act requests for federal agency records including searching for responsive records and communicating with requesters; AND
-drafting FOIA response letters that provide the justification for withholding information based on applicable FOIA exemptions under general supervision; AND
-accurately and timely responding to FOIA requests; AND
-evaluating and analyzing records responsive to a FOIA or Privacy Act request and making release determinations that comply with applicable authorities; AND
-managing records and electronic files documenting work assignments, release determinations and internal and external correspondence; AND
-monitoring work projects to effectively manage workload; AND
-participating in FOIA and/or Privacy Act litigation on behalf of a federal agency (e.g., providing guidance concerning litigation, drafting or executing declarations, preparing Vaughn indices).

For the GS-13: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience:

-processing FOIA and Privacy Act requests for federal agency records including searching for responsive records, segregating exempt and releasable information, and communicating with requesters; AND
-authoring and signing final responses, with minimal supervision and revisions, to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act requests, including denial letters; AND
-reviewing, analyzing and effectively applying the FOIA, Privacy Act, and related authorities (e.g., agency regulations and Department of Justice (DOJ) policies and guidance to respond to requests for agency records; AND
-accurately and timely responding to FOIA and Privacy Act requests; AND
- monitoring and tracking of projects, including FOIA and Privacy Act requests, appeals, and litigation cases, in a case management database; AND
-analyzing electronic data and preparing to satisfy reporting requirements to external stakeholders (e.g., Congress, DOJ) and preparing status reports for management and senior executives.


Time-in-Grade: In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable:
For the GS-12, you must have been at the GS-11level for 52 weeks.
For the GS-13, you must have been at the GS-12level for 52 weeks.

Time After Competitive Appointment: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

  • We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
  • This is a non-bargaining unit position.
  • We offer opportunities for telework.
  • We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.
  • During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact on your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (CONTINUED):
  • A probationary or trial period may be required. Continued employment is contingent upon supervisory certification that continued employment will benefit the Federal Service; the certification will occur no less than 30 days before the end of the probationary/trial period.
  • Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required.
  • Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
  • You will be required to regularly report to the Duty Station listed above. While teleworking is an option, approval is at management's discretion based on duties, business needs, performance, etc.
  • Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
  • If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
  • Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
  • Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
  • The employment of any candidate, including a current employee or a new hire, selected for this position is conditioned upon review/check of the candidate's tax compliance. Further, all TIGTA employees are subject to an employee tax compliance program to ensure that employees fulfill their personal tax responsibilities.
  • This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov).

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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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., résumé, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. Please be sure that your résumé includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your résumé may result in a "not qualified" determination.

In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.

Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

Rating: Your application will be evaluated in the following areas: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Decision Making, Flexibility, Influencing/Negotiating, Integrity/Honesty, Interpersonal Skills, Learning, Reading Comprehension, Self-Management, Stress Tolerance, and Teamwork

Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration.


If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)) you must meet the following "well qualified" definition below as well as any basic/education requirements to receive special selection priority.

To be found well-qualified for this position, and in addition to meeting specialized experience, the applicant must have documented the following experience:

  • Having a solid and comprehensive understanding of the position. Can perform the required tasks efficiently and is proficient in applying the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the job.

Office of the Inspector General for Tax Administration

As a Government Information Specialist, you will process and respond to complex, sensitive, and high-profile FOIA and PA requests submitted to TIGTA. The work requires interpreting and applying laws, regulations, policies, and guidance to provide access to TIGTA records while ensuring that tax information and tax return information, legally privileged information, law enforcement information, and other sensitive information are not improperly disclosed.

The United States (U.S.) Department of the Treasury (Treasury) has a distinguished history dating back to the founding of our nation. As the steward of U.S. economic and financial systems, Treasury is a major and influential leader in today's global economy. TIGTA reports to the Secretary of the Treasury and is charged with providing independent oversight of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). TIGTA's work plays a major role in protecting the nation's revenue stream as we are committed to the prevention and detection of fraud, waste, and abuse within the IRS. We have over 700 employees located in offices across the country. Come Join the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration and Invest in Tomorrow.

Agency contact information

Applicant Call Center
Phone
304-480-7300
Email
TIGTAINQUIRIES@fiscal.treasury.gov
Address
Office of Chief Counsel
Treasury Common Services Center
Parkersburg, WV 26101
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