Chief Privacy Officer and Director of Open Government

Full Job Description

The Chief Privacy Officer and Director of Open Government maintains responsibility for the overall development and maintenance of privacy policies, procedures, and guidance essential to the effective and efficient implementation of these activities.

Serves as the key advisor on issues related to compliance with the Privacy Act of 1974 and Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) provisions on privacy.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQ) related to this position within your resume-NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES.

Resumes over the 2-page limit will not be reviewed and will be disqualified. Your resume should be 2 pages or fewer and must not include images or graphics.

Your resumes should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s).

If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQs).

PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (PTQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.

Demonstrated executive-level expertise in federal privacy and confidentiality laws, policies, regulations, and precedents sufficient to serve as the departmental authority on the Privacy Act and other privacy-related matters.

This includes the ability to provide executive-level advisor services and to plan, manage, and oversee the implementation of Privacy Act standards and safeguards governing data collection, dissemination, and protection with Department IT systems.

Demonstrated ability to lead and institutionalize a comprehensive privacy and information management program across a complex organization.

This includes the ability to convey complex and detailed information to guide the department in handling unique privacy and information management issues and the ability to manage the implementation of policies and procedures among a diverse range of stakeholders.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs.

If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position.

ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.

ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture.

This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.

ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs.

Instead, you should attach proof [e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)] of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES. Major Duties:

The Chief Privacy Officer and Director of Open Government (OPOG) develops and implements DOC's Open Government efforts through leading and participating in interagency initiatives, in-person and online public engagements and internal programs that include training, collaboration, and modification of existing internal processes.

The incumbent ensures that Departmental programs comply with the President's principles of transparent and open government, aligning programs and initiatives to the mission and fostering continued program improvements.

The Privacy Officer and Director of Open Government responsibilities include: Assures that personal information contained in Privacy Act systems of records is handled in full compliance with fair information practices as defined in the Privacy Act of 1974.

Responsible for policy development, administrative regulations, and implementation of programmatic matters related to the Privacy Act and FOIA for the department.

Communicates the privacy vision, principles, and policies internally and externally.

Evaluates the processing, identifies deficiencies, and takes necessary steps to rectify or eliminate issues relevant to the privacy related policies, legislation, and regulations Advocates strategies related to data collection, the use of privacy enhancing technologies, and the processing and dissemination of information, and ensures program privacy policies and principles are reflected in all operations.

Manages and oversees the department's FOIA activities and implements the department's FOIA policy concerning the development of programs required by the FOIA for public access to departmental information.

Communicates FOIA policy to the Department bureaus and assists bureaus in applying FOIA policy to specific situations.

Develops and implements the process for receiving, reviewing, commenting, and approving Privacy Impact Assessments in connection with E-Government Act requirements and the Homeland Security Act.

Ensures privacy impact assessments are conducted according to proposed rules of the Department on the privacy of information in an identifiable form, including the type of personally identifiable information collected and the number of people affected.