Lead Government Information Specialist

Summary This position is located in the Statutory and Compliance Division, Office of Information Programs and Services, Bureau of Administration (A/GIS/IPS/CR), in the U.S. Department of State. The incumbent is responsible for leading teams in processing the full range of requests for information from Departmental records in accordance with the governing statutes and Executive Order and developing and implementing comprehensive records management programs. Responsibilities Leads team in processing full range of requests for information for Departmental records in accordance with the FOIA, Privacy Act, and E.O. 13526. Analyzes and evaluates relevancy of records retrieved and consult with Bureau officials and officials of other Department and agencies concerning the retrieval and release of sensitive U.S. foreign policy information. Ensures all documents released are responsive to information requests and are retrieved and reviewed in accordance with the relevant legislation. Participates significantly in development of new policies, methodologies and procedures designed to facilitate the accessing and storage of information requested of the Department. Plans, develops, and implements comprehensive records management program for assigned Bureaus and offices. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement. Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F. Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service that provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience leading teams in processing full range of official request for information from legal or regulatory obligations. Experience developing and implementing a records management program. Experience participating in developing new policies and procedures. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-13 position. Education Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement. Additional Information For reasonable accommodation at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at (202) 663-3474 or [email protected]. If eligible, telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other similar positions in other Bureaus/Offices in the Department for up to 240 days. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.