Government Information Specialist, Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC
Department of Veterans Affairs -
Washington, DC,
US
Government Information Specialist
Date Posted: 2024-05-11
Job description
SummaryOIG is organized into seven operational units: the Immediate Office of the Inspector General, Office of the Counselor, Office of Audits and Evaluations, Office of Healthcare Inspections, Office of Investigations, Office of Management and Administration, and Office of Special Reviews. In addition to the Washington, DC, headquarters, OIG has offices located in more than 60 locations throughout the country.Learn more about this agencyHelpOverview* Accepting applications* Open & closing dates05/08/2024 to 05/28/2024This job will close when we have received 200 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more* Salary$68,405 - $107,590 per year* Pay scale & gradeGS 9 - 11* HelpLocation1 vacancy in the following location:* Washington, DC* Remote jobNo* Telework eligibleYes-as determined by the agency policy.* Travel RequiredOccasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.* Relocation expenses reimbursedNo* Appointment typePermanent -* Work scheduleFull-time -* ServiceCompetitive* Promotion potential13* Job family (Series)0306 Government Information Specialist* Supervisory statusNo* Security clearanceOther* Drug testNo* Position sensitivity and riskModerate Risk (MR)* Trust determination processSuitability/Fitness* Announcement number24-VAOIG-179* Control number790457000HelpThis job is open to* Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.* Family of overseas employeesFamily members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.* Federal employees - Competitive serviceCurrent or former competitive service federal employees.* Individuals with disabilities* Land & base managementCertain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.* Military spouses* Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista* Special authoritiesIndividuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.* VeteransClarification from the agencyAll 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 VRA eligibles or Land Management employees eligible under Public Law 114-47.HelpDutiesThe following are the duties of this position at the GS-13. 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.As a Government Information Specialist, you will:* Perform research and analysis and evaluation of data submitted for inclusion or exclusion in response to simple, complex, and expedited requests for information.* Negotiate with submitters and with requestors of records to find mutually acceptable solutions to release contract information.* Interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and guidance to provide access to Federal agency records and information while ensuring protected information is appropriately disclosed.* Communicate with VAOIG components to identify documents responsive to FOIA and PA requests.* Compile information and provide input for response to congressional requests.HelpRequirementsConditions of EmploymentThe 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 r sum .Key Requirements:* Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying.* Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.* A one year probationary period may be required.* Must successfully complete a background investigation.* Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required.* Travel nationwide under tight deadlines. The incumbent should anticipate frequent walking and standing as a component of this travel.* 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.* Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.* 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.* Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.* Obtain and use a Government-issued purchase card for business-related travel.QualificationsYou must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.Specialized Experience: For the GS-11, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes:* Applying FOIA Exemptions 1-7, federal laws, regulations, legal decisions, policies, procedures, or directives pertaining to the protection and release of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA); AND* Coordinating and tracking FOIA requests while communicating with employees, management, other governmental agencies and the public; AND* Collecting case documents to articulate justifications for decisions related to appeals and/or litigations.ORYou may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related.ORCombination of experience and education. To combine education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the requirement must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 36 semester hours (54 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education.Specialized Experience: For the GS-09, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes:* Applying FOIA Exemptions 1-7, federal laws, regulations, legal decisions, policies, procedures, or directives pertaining to the protection and release of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA); AND* Coordinating and tracking FOIA requests while communicating with employees, management, other governmental agencies and the public.ORYou may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if relatedORCombination of Experience and Education. To combine education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the requirement must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 18 semester hours (27 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education.In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable:For the GS-11, you must have been at the GS-09level for 52 weeks.For the GS-09, you must have been at the GS-07level for 52 weeks.Time After Competitive Appointment: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a nontemporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment.EducationThe education generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of EducationAdditional informationOther information:* We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Applicants who apply for this position may be considered for other positions within the Office of Inspector General that require the same knowledge, skills, and abilities.* This is a non-bargaining unit position.* We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes:* Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards.* Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year.* Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire.* A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums.* A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions.- Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations 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. 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 Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: more* BenefitsHelpA 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.Review our benefitsEligibility 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 EvaluatedYou 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., r sum , 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 r sum includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your r sum 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* Communication* Customer Service* Flexibility* Integrity/Honesty* Interpersonal Skills* Reading Comprehension* Research and Analysis* Self-Management* Stress Tolerance* Teamwork* TechnicalReferral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview and/or a writing assessment. Applicants who are selected for an interview may ask questions about the evaluation process at the time they are contacted for an interview.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 receive a score of 92 or better to be rated as "well qualified" to receive special selection priority.