Summary
This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs (OSORA), Freedom of Information Group (FIG).
Duties
Analyze incoming requests to determine the applicability of the FOIA and the type of records requested.
Maintain a current knowledge of CMS organizational components and their inter-relationships in order to correctly disseminate requests for records.
Evaluate issues/requests in terms of cited legislation and content to determine legislative applicability.
Monitor, analyze, and evaluate program status and execution throughout the agency to ensure continuity, accuracy, and completeness of actions.
Interpret and advise on new developments and recent court decisions, legislative, activities, and Congressional initiatives regarding release of information under the Privacy Act for their impact on the agency.
How you will be evaluated
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., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the results of the online assessments required for this position. A Subject Matter Expert will assist in the resume review process to help determine whether you meet the minimum job qualifications. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork 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.