Government Information Specialist (FOIA AND PRIVACY ACT)
Agency
Defense Logistics Agency
Location
Battle Creek, Michigan, Michigan
Salary
$67,867 - $126,955 Per Year
Multiple Appointment Types
Open & closing dates
Posted: September 29, 2025
Closes: October 6, 2025 (1 days left)
Job Description
See below for important information regarding this job. GS-09 - 12: Battle Creek, MI: $67,867 - $115,213 Columbus, OH: $67,867 - $120,222 Dayton, OH: $67,867- $119,504 Fort Belvoir, VA: $69,923- $131,826 New Cumberland, PA: $69,923- $131,826 Ogden, UT: $67,867 - $115,213 Philadelphia, PA: $67,867- $126,955 Richmond, VA: $67,867- $120,350
Qualifications
To qualify for a Government Information Specialist (FOIA and Privacy Act), your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-09 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS07 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. To qualify at the GS-11 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS- 11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after- competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: GS-09 (In a developmental capacity) Researches, analyzes, and evaluates data for response to information requests; assembles and reviews proposed FOIA release packages. Provides guidance and advice on Federal privacy policy and processes. Manages and administers their assigned FOIA and Privacy Act program duties with responsibility for planning, developing, and communicating the organizations programs, policies, and activities to the public. Determines impact of new legislation and regulations concerning privacy for DLA Enterprise Internet business practices. GS-11 - Continually assesses public demands for information and works with case law associated with the 3 statutes to ensure replies are responsive, accurate, complete, timely, and releasable. Supports the Information Collection Management Officer under supervision of the Privacy Act Officer to ensure that the objectives of the Paperwork Reduction Act are met. Works closely with these activities to clarify the request being processed, dispel any misapprehensions, and build a high level of public knowledge and trust with the FOIA and Privacy Act programs. Analyzes new or revised regulations, legislation, directives, and precedents to determine their effect on the administration of FOIA/PA program. GS-12 - Recommends and complies with standards, and procedural guidance to implement the overall FOIA and Privacy Act programs to assure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. Reviewing and analyzing appeals from denials of access to records requested under FOIA and preparing recommendations on final agency decision on release/non-release of records. Responsible for the effective operation of the FOIA and Privacy Act and governance processes and will focus on processing requests or issues pertaining to the DLA Enterprise. Directs searches for relevant records to answer requests. Analyses responsive records for release determination. Negotiates with FOIA requesters and their attorneys and may commit DLA Enterprise to a course of action. Reviews data to be released for responsiveness to the request. Performs detailed analysis and evaluation of requests to determine if the information sought is subject to release under the FOIA and DoD implementing regulations, coordinating with other personnel as required. Interprets and applies FOIA laws and regulations regarding exemptions and prepares necessary documentation supporting decisions not to release materials for review and final DLA IDA signature. Applies sound judgement, tact, and diplomacy in dealing with the public and takes precautions against any possible accusation of improperly withholding information. B. Education: Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Education must be from a college or university accredited by an organization approved by the U.S. Department of Education. See http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx. If using education to meet basic qualifications, YOU MUST SUBMIT A TRANSCRIPT as supplemental documentation. To qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, applicants must possess: GS-09: A master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LLB. or J.D., if related. GS-11: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. GS-12: Applicants may not qualify for this position based on education in lieu of specialized experience. C. Combination: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for grade levels GS-09 GS-11 and may be computed by first determining the applicant's total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the applicant's education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grade GS-09 and GS-11. 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, religious, 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.
Required Documents
To apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package. Each Application Package MUST include: Your Resume listing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for the qualifications and referred for selection consideration if eligible. IMPORTANT NOTE: Ensure that your resume does not contain any specialized characters, fonts, typefaces or formatting (e.g. tables, macros, etc.). It is also recommended that you convert/save your resume as a PDF prior to attaching to your application. Applicable documents to support the eligibility(s) for which you are applying. Please review the following link for a listing of the additional documents you will need to provide: Supporting Documents. If you are requesting a reasonable accommodation to the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, submit documentation to support your request, including the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form found here. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): If you are an eligible ICTAP applicant you may apply for special selection over other candidates for this position. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at a score of 85 or higher for this position. ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456. Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP)" eligibility. If you are claiming MSP and are determined to be among the Best Qualified for the position, you may be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. To be eligible as a MSP, you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package: Spouse's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders; Marriage Certificate or License; PPP Self Certification Checklist; Veterans' Preference documentation (e.g., DD-214, VA Letter, Statement of Service, if applicable); Transcripts (if applicable). These documents must provide acceptable information to verify: Residency within the commuting area of your sponsor's permanent duty station (PDS); proof of marriage to the active duty sponsor; proof of military member's active duty status; and other documentation required by the vacancy announcement to which you are applying. NOTE: Previous federal employees must also submit the following additional documentation: SF-50s (e.g., LWOP, highest grade held, overseas appointments, etc.), SF-75 information, and documentation of performance rating of record (dated within the last 12 months). Selected PPP MSP applicants will need to certify they have not accepted nor declined another offer of permanent, Federal employment (to include NAF and the military exchange services) since relocating to the military sponsor's current duty station. Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP)" eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. Information and required documentation for claiming RGP may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below. To be eligible as a RGP, you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package: a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 (whs.mil)); a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the notification letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade.
Department Information
Agency
Defense Logistics Agency
Department
Department of Defense
Location
Battle Creek, Michigan, Michigan, United States