This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/533921700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This position is for the Department of the Interior Bureau Associate Privacy Officer (APO) located in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The primary responsibility of the APO is to provide privacy program advocacy, oversight, leadership and guidance for their Bureau in coordination with the Departmental Privacy Officer and in alignment with the DOI Privacy Program; and ensures privacy laws are implemented and a privacy framework is established for the protection of information privacy.
05/16/2019 to 05/30/2019
$117,191 - $152,352 per year
GS 14
1 vacancy in the following locations:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Competitive
None
No
No
R10-19-10504304-IMS
533921700
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Federal Employee, Merit Promotion, Status Candidate, Land Management, 30% disabled, Military Spouse, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, Vista, VRA, VEOA, ICTAP, Schedule A, Individuals with disabilities, Former Overseas Employees
--Provide Bureau privacy program advocacy, oversight, leadership, and guidance in coordination with the DOI Privacy Program while ensuring privacy laws, regulations, and policies are implemented and a privacy framework is established for the protection of privacy information.
--Address Bureau privacy program deficiencies with Bureau leadership and the Departmental Privacy Officer to improve program functions and maintain compliance with Federal and Departmental privacy requirements.
--Provide guidance and prepare responses to privacy questions from Bureau officials and prepare responses to privacy-related inquiries from the Department and other internal and external oversight organizations including Office of Inspector General, Office of Management and Budget, and Congress.
--Represent Bureau on activities and requirements of the Privacy Act, privacy provisions of the E-Government Act, Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act, and related Federal privacy laws, regulations, and policies.
--Serve as liaison and subject matter expert on Bureau privacy complaints, issues, and problems to assist and advise Bureau management, employees, and contractors regarding resolution of problems and privacy-related issues.
There is no education substitution for this position.
To register or verify your registration go to the Selective Service System at https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx
FWS has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.
We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of 05/30/2019; OR More than one position may be filled from applications received under this announcement in the advertised office or other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service offices in the local commuting area.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the basic qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you meet the basic qualifications your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience which resulted in you being listed in the highest quality category, you may lose consideration, or be assigned to a lower quality category for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
--Knowledge in the areas of Privacy policy analysis and development, Privacy program development and implementation, information law and disclosure issues.
--Skill in interpersonal, verbal and written communication sufficient to prepare and present technical material, policy, regulations, guidance, and reports to management and in order to brief and guide staff and high level management during privacy breaches,
--Knowledge of Privacy Act (PA) requirements to determine and evaluate the potential effects of privacy requirements on business operations and developing strategies to meet operations privacy and legal policy requirements.
--Knowledge of the PA, OMB guidance, E-Government Act, FISMA, HIPAA, Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act, and other legal requirements for privacy policy and its application to information resource management to meet responsibilities for compliance initiatives regarding these laws, regulations, and policies.
--Skill in applying a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of complex privacy related programs, processes and systems.
If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 showing you were honorably discharged. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must attach an SF-15," Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" in addition to the proof required by that form.
Career Transition Assistance Program Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) : These programs apply to employees who have been or may be involuntarily separated (e.g. reduction in force, declining to relocate/transfer outside their local commuting area) from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet ICTAP or CTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP or CTAP eligibility (e.g., Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal or Removal Notice; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; or Removal and most recent performance appraisal.). For more information visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/
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.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/533921700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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