Government Information Special
This position makes unique facility-level determinations about disclosures, issuance of denials, redactions, access, use and dissemination of federal agency records. The position formulates policy, ensures compliance with federal and state laws and conducts thorough research of federal implementing regulations. Provides guidance while communicating complex information to the Executive leadership, facility staff and outside stakeholders. Responsibilities include the safeguarding of Government information while supporting accountability and transparency initiatives. The Privacy/FOIA Officer reports directly to a Senior Executive member of the VHA facility (i.e., Facility Director, or Assistant Facility Director) and is solely responsible for all aspects of the Privacy/FOIA Program to include Strategic and Risk analysis, planning, program outreach, coordinating training, developing metrics and ensuring that federally mandated information governance and accountability measures are in place. The work involves implementing unique policies and procedures to manage agency information, providing assistance and services to the general public and VA staff members. The work requires researching, interpreting and applying laws, regulations, policies and guidance for access and disclosure of VA agency records and information. Duties:
- Supports developing a local level strategy for data governance, which includes leading from the executive office and creating a unique program that includes diverse processes and specific policies which are independent of other facilities. - Develops the local privacy strategy that integrates the VHA Medical Center or Healthcare System - Leverages key functions of the authority delegated from the facility Director to make final decisions of data disclosure, initiate independent investigations, conduct compliance activities and implement physical, technical and administrative safeguards across the facility - Additionally, the Privacy/FOIA Officer will interact with high ranking external stakeholders to include Veteran Service Organizations (VSO's), Congressional representatives. - Develops and executes strategic management initiatives that establishes areas of control of information within the facility and interfaces with all business operations across service lines/departments. - Creates unique written policies that define the enterprise privacy principles, guidance and practices that influence the data governance model for the organization. - Systematically approves all facility policies and reviews business practices to ensure appropriate use and protection of information specific to each functional area. - Strengthens and sustains the operational life cycle of the privacy/FOIA program by developing a communication strategy that fosters awareness for both internal and external partners to improve compliance provide training and engage the public. Work Schedule:
Monday to Friday 7:
30am to 4:
00pm Compressed/Flexible:
None Telework:
None Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Government Information Special/PD080600 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
None Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/29/2020. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-11) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Skill to independently plan, organize, direct, to carry out comprehensive programs; Skill /Knowledge to understanding of all data governance related federal legislation and implementing regulations, Executive Orders, federal and agency policies and procedures; Skill to manage a facility Privacy and FOIA program; Knowledge applied in rendering complex determinations of how information should be created, used, accessed, disclosed and destroyed across the organization. Privacy/FOIA knowledge is applied in developing recommendations for significant changes; Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with senior leadership and staff throughout the facility; Skill/Knowledge of data quality improvement practices and the ability to develop a system of internal monitoring that identifies potential organizational risks through trending and severity unique to the facility. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Analytical ReasoningAttention to DetailCommunicationsCompliance Inspection Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
The work is basically sedentary. Some walking, standing, bending and carrying lightweight items such as books, papers and records are also required. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
- Supports developing a local level strategy for data governance, which includes leading from the executive office and creating a unique program that includes diverse processes and specific policies which are independent of other facilities. - Develops the local privacy strategy that integrates the VHA Medical Center or Healthcare System - Leverages key functions of the authority delegated from the facility Director to make final decisions of data disclosure, initiate independent investigations, conduct compliance activities and implement physical, technical and administrative safeguards across the facility - Additionally, the Privacy/FOIA Officer will interact with high ranking external stakeholders to include Veteran Service Organizations (VSO's), Congressional representatives. - Develops and executes strategic management initiatives that establishes areas of control of information within the facility and interfaces with all business operations across service lines/departments. - Creates unique written policies that define the enterprise privacy principles, guidance and practices that influence the data governance model for the organization. - Systematically approves all facility policies and reviews business practices to ensure appropriate use and protection of information specific to each functional area. - Strengthens and sustains the operational life cycle of the privacy/FOIA program by developing a communication strategy that fosters awareness for both internal and external partners to improve compliance provide training and engage the public. Work Schedule:
Monday to Friday 7:
30am to 4:
00pm Compressed/Flexible:
None Telework:
None Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Government Information Special/PD080600 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
None Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/29/2020. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-11) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Skill to independently plan, organize, direct, to carry out comprehensive programs; Skill /Knowledge to understanding of all data governance related federal legislation and implementing regulations, Executive Orders, federal and agency policies and procedures; Skill to manage a facility Privacy and FOIA program; Knowledge applied in rendering complex determinations of how information should be created, used, accessed, disclosed and destroyed across the organization. Privacy/FOIA knowledge is applied in developing recommendations for significant changes; Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with senior leadership and staff throughout the facility; Skill/Knowledge of data quality improvement practices and the ability to develop a system of internal monitoring that identifies potential organizational risks through trending and severity unique to the facility. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Analytical ReasoningAttention to DetailCommunicationsCompliance Inspection Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
The work is basically sedentary. Some walking, standing, bending and carrying lightweight items such as books, papers and records are also required. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
- Department:
0306 Government Information Specialist - Salary Range:
$76,721 to $99,741 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
|
|
 | |
