Summary This position is part of the Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command. The incumbent will be responsible for assisting the Program Chief in the development, implementation & management of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Privacy Act (PA), Civil Liberties (CL) and Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR) programs for USTC. In the absence of the Program Chief, be able to manage all aspects of FOIA, PA, CL and MDR requests received by the PA office. Responsibilities As a GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SPECIALIST at the NH-0306-3 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as program manager and principal advisor to the USTRANSCOM Commander, Deputy Commander, Chief of Staff, Directors, Command Group (CG) Chiefs, and the IDA on all matters involving the FOIA and MDRs. Serves as the USTRANSCOM subject matter expert and senior management analyst on FOIA and MDR Programs, occupying a key position that influences public access to U.S. Government information. Serves as the Program Manager and principal advisor to the USTRANSCOM Commander, Deputy Commander, Chief of Staff, Directors, and CG Chiefs on all matters relating to the PA Program and the CL Program. Serves as the USTRANSCOM subject matter expert and senior management analyst on the PA and CL Programs issuing USTRANSCOM-wide program policy and providing oversight on total program compliance, occupying a key position that influences the securing of Servicemembers' and Federal civilian employees' personally identifiable information (PII) and Constitutional privacy rights. Responsible for providing technical, program, and analytical expertise in the operations and management of the PA and CL Programs and coordinates, as necessary, with the TCJA chain of command, including the PS Division Chief and Senior Component Official for Privacy (SCOP). Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Leads, advises, trains, and provides counsel to one subordinate Government Information Specialist regarding policies, procedures, and management directives. Performs other duties as assigned, including but not limited to administrative, automation, and liaison work in support of TCJA. Provides advice and guidance to TCJA staff on administrative, clerical, and procedural requirements and instructions. Prepares, reviews, processes, and finalizes a wide variety of incoming and outgoing (recurring and non-recurring) correspondence, reports, publications, regulations, studies, and other documents. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You may qualify at the NH-03, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02/GS-11 grade level in the Federal service: Experience using policies, procedures, Executive Orders, and regulations to provide guidance on management and administration of the FOIA and PA programs, to include experience using recent FOIA, MDR PA, and CL developments (e.g., court decisions and legislation). Experience performing a full range of computer technology tasks, including word processing, production of visual aids and spreadsheets, web-site maintenance, information storage and retrieval, and other tasks applicable to the FOIA, MDR, PA, and CL programs using a variety of databases or automated records. Experience with records management and procedures of Federal information depositories, which maintain technical, professional, and other specialized documentation of interest to the public. 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. Education ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: Foreign Education Additional Information Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A Special Hiring Authority for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/) The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy. Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information. For more information, please visit https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d Other Notes: Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).