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Summary You will serve as a GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SPECIALIST within IMMEDIATE OFC OF CHIEF OF NVL OPS. Responsibilities You will develop and maintain databases using state of the art programming applications. You will evaluate and prepare responses to complex FOIA/PA requests that addressed to Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV). You will make recommendations to Branch Head on problem areas brought to the incumbent's attention with the goal of streamlining the programs and providing the field activities with up-to-date guidelines You will identify ways to improve production and performance on the Process Action Teams. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications GS-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing most or all of the following duties: Implementing provisions of the Privacy Act (PA), Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), other access laws, Executive Order, statute. Understanding and utilizing PA and FOIA case law pertaining to information access and release, security, and protection of information. Articulating ideas effectively with short notice, both orally and in writing. Providing on-the-spot telephonic guidance regarding FOIA and PA inquiries. Analyzing and resolving complex problems and issues. Establishing and maintaining working relationships with a variety of publics, some of which have opposing points of view and a wide variety of special interests and concerns. GS-09: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing most or all of the following duties: Implementing provisions of the Privacy Act (PA), Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), other access laws, Executive Order, statute. Understanding PA and FOIA case law pertaining to information access and release, security, and protection of information. Articulating ideas effectively, both orally and in writing. Providing telephonic guidance regarding FOIA and PA inquiries with assistance as needed. Maintaining working relationships with a variety of publics, some of which have opposing points of view and a wide variety of special interests and concerns. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education Education Substitution for Experience at the GS-11 Level: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector OR possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR have completed 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR possess an LL.M., if related OR a combination of graduate education and experience as described above that equates to one year of experience Education Substitution for Experience at the GS-11 Level: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector OR possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR have completed 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR possess an LL.M., if related OR a combination of graduate education and experience as described above that equates to one year of experience Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed. If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.