Government Information Specialist

Social Security Administration
Wallops Island, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/3/2023 CLOSED ON 1/4/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Government Information Specialist position at Social Security Administration?

The incumbent serves as a Government Information Specialist in the Office of Privacy and Disclosure (OPD) with responsibilities in developing/implementing Agency policies and procedures related to the Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

Qualifications:

Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-11 level, or equivalent, which is in or related to the work of the position to be filled, that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such specialized experience should include 1. developing, interpreting, and evaluating breach response policy and procedures, 2. researching and analyzing requests for disclosure of information from individuals and public and private entities and 3. providing guidance to members of the public and private sector on issues involving the Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

Additionally, applicants must meet the following Selective Placement Factor (SPF):

Knowledge of the Privacy Act, and federal breach response requirements, as well as other related Federal statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures.

To demonstrate this SPF, applicants must possess [2] out of [3] of the following experience indicators:
  • Experience developing, interpreting, an evaluating breach response policy and procedures, electronic information exchange and matching activities or disclosure and/or privacy issues, applying the Privacy Act, and related Federal statutes and regulations.
  • Experience working on projects and studies related to the interpretation of electronic information exchange matters or disclosure and privacy policies and procedures.
  • Experience recommending release or denial of requested information based on research and technical knowledge of the Privacy Act.

NOTE: Your resume must specifically address the experiences needed for the selective placement factor. This information is instrumental in determining the highest quality candidates to be referred to the Selecting Official.

Duties of this nature should be typical of your everyday work. If you perform this kind of work, your resume must provide details of the actual duties you perform that demonstrate the requirements above. Reviewers cannot assume you perform duties you don't describe.

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