Equal Opportunity Specialist

Summary

Government Information SpecialistAs a Government Information Specialist, you will perform the following duties:Develop policy and procedures with regard to the administration of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA); ensure and oversee National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)-wide compliance with FOIA regulations, and policies.Plan and conduct educational training sessions on FOIA requirements, recommend training, and instructional information for NMFS staff.Establish, clearly communicate, and enforce NMFS' policy and procedures for controlling, processing, and responding to FOIA requests in coordination with the Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), FOIA Officer, General Counsel (GC), and NMFS regional and Headquarter (HQ) representatives.Assess privacy risks associated with programs, operations, and technology; ensure compliance with agency privacy program requirements.NOTE: These duties are described at the full performance level of the ZA-4; the ZA-3 is developmental leading to such performance. This position will be filled under the DOC Alternative Personnel System (CAPS). Under CAPS, positions are classified by career, pay plan, and pay band. The ZA-3 is equivalent to the GS-11/12. The Full Performance Level is the ZA-4, which is equivalent to the GS-13/14.

Job Description

Government Information SpecialistAs a Government Information Specialist, you will perform the following duties:Develop policy and procedures with regard to the administration of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA); ensure and oversee National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)-wide compliance with FOIA regulations, and policies.Plan and conduct educational training sessions on FOIA requirements, recommend training, and instructional information for NMFS staff.Establish, clearly communicate, and enforce NMFS' policy and procedures for controlling, processing, and responding to FOIA requests in coordination with the Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), FOIA Officer, General Counsel (GC), and NMFS regional and Headquarter (HQ) representatives.Assess privacy risks associated with programs, operations, and technology; ensure compliance with agency privacy program requirements.NOTE: These duties are described at the full performance level of the ZA-4; the ZA-3 is developmental leading to such performance. This position will be filled under the DOC Alternative Personnel System (CAPS). Under CAPS, positions are classified by career, pay plan, and pay band. The ZA-3 is equivalent to the GS-11/12. The Full Performance Level is the ZA-4, which is equivalent to the GS-13/14.