Government Information Specialist
NOTE:
This is a Re-announcement of Vacancy Announcement CBTC-10825930-20-TL. All previous applicants must reapply for consideration. The Government Information Specialist assists in overseeing all ongoing activities related to the development, implementation, maintenance of, and adherence to the organization's policies and procedures covering the privacy of, and access to, patient health information in compliance with federal and state laws, Veterans Health Administration, and NF/SGVHS information privacy practices. The specialist also assists in processing all FOIA requests for the release of information and assists with the records management functions of the records information life cycle. Privacy Program Operation and Administration 50% Under the supervision of the Privacy Officer, the Government Information Specialist will assist in the implementation, management, and maintenance of the Privacy program for all NF/SGVHS facilities by preparing and responding to correspondence, distributing information, reviewing facility processes and products for compliance with program requirements, and assessing the facility privacy posture through periodic evaluation of the facility's collection, use, storage and maintenance of sensitive personal information. FOIA Program Operation and Administration 25% Under the supervision of the Privacy Officer, the Government Information Specialist will assist in the implementation, management, and maintenance of the FOIA program for all NF/SGVHS facilities by preparing and responding to correspondence, distributing information, reviewing facility processes and products for compliance with program requirements. Records Management Operation and Administration 25% Under the supervision of the Privacy Officer, the Government Information Specialist will assist in the implementation, management, and maintenance of the Records Management program for all NF/SGVHS facilities by preparing and responding to correspondence, distributing information, reviewing facility processes and products for compliance with program requirements. Promotion Potential:
The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8:
00 am - 4:
00pm Telework:
Not available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Government Information Specialist/PDPD05449-O, 05185-O Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/26/2020. 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-07 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-05. 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 at the GS-07 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-05 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience for this position is knowledge and understanding of the Privacy Act, HIPAA and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) legislation and implementing regulations; knowledge of records management procedures and guidance; effective oral and written communications skills in order to explain Privacy/FOIA and record management requirements and procedures to management and staff; ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with managers and staff throughout the facility and with representatives of other organizations with Privacy/FOIA and record management related responsibilities and interests. OR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed 1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement. OR, Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond 1 full year of graduate level education. You may qualify at the GS-09 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-07 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience for this position is knowledge and understanding of the Privacy Act, HIPAA and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) legislation and implementing regulations; knowledge of records management procedures and guidance; effective oral and written communications skills in order to explain Privacy/FOIA and record management requirements and procedures to management and staff; ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with managers and staff throughout the facility and with representatives of other organizations with Privacy/FOIA and record management related responsibilities and interests.OR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Administration and ManagementComplianceCustomer Service 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:
There are no unusual physical demands. The work is primarily performed while sitting although some work may require periods of standing, walking, bending, lifting and carrying of items such as record boxes and bulky files. 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.
This is a Re-announcement of Vacancy Announcement CBTC-10825930-20-TL. All previous applicants must reapply for consideration. The Government Information Specialist assists in overseeing all ongoing activities related to the development, implementation, maintenance of, and adherence to the organization's policies and procedures covering the privacy of, and access to, patient health information in compliance with federal and state laws, Veterans Health Administration, and NF/SGVHS information privacy practices. The specialist also assists in processing all FOIA requests for the release of information and assists with the records management functions of the records information life cycle. Privacy Program Operation and Administration 50% Under the supervision of the Privacy Officer, the Government Information Specialist will assist in the implementation, management, and maintenance of the Privacy program for all NF/SGVHS facilities by preparing and responding to correspondence, distributing information, reviewing facility processes and products for compliance with program requirements, and assessing the facility privacy posture through periodic evaluation of the facility's collection, use, storage and maintenance of sensitive personal information. FOIA Program Operation and Administration 25% Under the supervision of the Privacy Officer, the Government Information Specialist will assist in the implementation, management, and maintenance of the FOIA program for all NF/SGVHS facilities by preparing and responding to correspondence, distributing information, reviewing facility processes and products for compliance with program requirements. Records Management Operation and Administration 25% Under the supervision of the Privacy Officer, the Government Information Specialist will assist in the implementation, management, and maintenance of the Records Management program for all NF/SGVHS facilities by preparing and responding to correspondence, distributing information, reviewing facility processes and products for compliance with program requirements. Promotion Potential:
The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8:
00 am - 4:
00pm Telework:
Not available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Government Information Specialist/PDPD05449-O, 05185-O Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/26/2020. 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-07 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-05. 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 at the GS-07 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-05 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience for this position is knowledge and understanding of the Privacy Act, HIPAA and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) legislation and implementing regulations; knowledge of records management procedures and guidance; effective oral and written communications skills in order to explain Privacy/FOIA and record management requirements and procedures to management and staff; ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with managers and staff throughout the facility and with representatives of other organizations with Privacy/FOIA and record management related responsibilities and interests. OR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed 1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement. OR, Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond 1 full year of graduate level education. You may qualify at the GS-09 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-07 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience for this position is knowledge and understanding of the Privacy Act, HIPAA and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) legislation and implementing regulations; knowledge of records management procedures and guidance; effective oral and written communications skills in order to explain Privacy/FOIA and record management requirements and procedures to management and staff; ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with managers and staff throughout the facility and with representatives of other organizations with Privacy/FOIA and record management related responsibilities and interests.OR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Administration and ManagementComplianceCustomer Service 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:
There are no unusual physical demands. The work is primarily performed while sitting although some work may require periods of standing, walking, bending, lifting and carrying of items such as record boxes and bulky files. 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:
$43,251 to $68,777 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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