GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SPECIALIST (PRIVACY/FOIA OFFICER)
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GOVERNMENT INFO SPEC
Naval Supply Systems Command
Department of the Navy
Location
Salary
$62,972 - $81,868
per year
Type
Full-Time
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GS-7 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $41,966 - $54,557
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-6. Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement or 1 year graduate study.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves handling requests for government information, especially under the Freedom of Information Act, by researching laws, gathering documents, and keeping accurate records in a naval supply command.
It also includes some administrative tasks like preparing letters and tracking contractor payments.
A good fit would be someone detail-oriented with experience in compliance, research, and basic office work, who enjoys ensuring information is released correctly and securely.
Key Requirements
- At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07, such as coordinating information requests and responding to inquiries
- Knowledge of researching laws, regulations, and directives, particularly the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
- Ability to evaluate and analyze data and information before responding to requests
- Experience maintaining record-keeping databases
- Skills in logging FOIA requests and maintaining records
- Proficiency in locating, collecting, and assembling documents for release
- Capability to perform administrative duties like preparing correspondence, editing, and file management
Full Job Description
You will serve as a Government Information Specialist in the Contracting Department of NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT.
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Examples of specialized experience may include the following: 1) Coordinating information requests and responding to inquiries; 2) Researching laws, regulations, and other directives to ensure accurate interpretation of the Freedom of Information Act (FIOA); 3) Evaluating and analyzing data and information prior to responding to inquiries or requests for information; 4) Maintaining record keeping databases.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Major Duties:
- You will research relevant legislations, regulations, and precedents to determine if requested documents may be released.
- You will be responsible for logging in all requests under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and maintaining records of all such requests.
- You will locate, collect and assemble documents for release.
- You will perform administrative duties associated with preparing correspondence including preparing a cover letter for signature, copying, setting up files, obtaining signatures, editing, and preparing for mailing.
- You will maintain records of contractors' payment history and recommend advance payments on those who fail to pay.
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