Summary
This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Office of the Chief of Staff, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Duties
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY As a Government Information Specialist, you will: Process complex Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests by reviewing records, applying appropriate redactions, and determining the release or withholding of information in accordance with FOIA laws, regulations, and agency policies. Prepare and coordinate FOIA responses and communications and provides guidance to requesters, agency staff, management officials, and other stakeholders regarding FOIA requirements and procedures. Provide FOIA technical assistance, training, and coordination to promote consistent application of FOIA policies, maintain compliance with statutory requirements, and support effective agency-wide FOIA operations.
Education
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov.
How you will be evaluated
Resumes must not exceed two (2) pages in length. Application requirements are clearly stated in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Failure to submit a resume and any other required documentation identified in this announcement will result in removal from further consideration. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this announcement. Evaluation will be based on your application materials (such as your resume and supporting documents), your responses to the application questionnaire, and the results of all required assessments. Resume Requirement Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages in length. Minimum Qualification Question As part of the application process, you must answer a minimum qualification question addressing whether you meet the Specialized Experience required for this position, as described in this announcement. Your response must be supported by the experience documented in your resume. If your resume does not demonstrate the required Specialized Experience, you may be found not qualified. Assessment Process USA Hire Assessment You are required to complete a USA Hire assessment for this position. HR Resume Review Human Resource (HR) Specialists will review your resume to determine whether you meet the required Specialized Experience. Applicants who successfully pass all of the assessment(s) may be referred to the Hiring Manager for consideration. You must complete all required steps in the process, including submitting an application and resume and participating in the assessments, to be considered for this position. Once the application process is complete, a review of the resume and supporting documentation will be made to determine if you met the minimum qualifications for this job. If you meet the minimum qualifications stated in the vacancy announcement, we will compare your resume and supporting documentation against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine best qualified candidates for referral to the hiring manager. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Attention to Detail Compliance Consulting Skills Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Records Management Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork To preview the assessment questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13075902