Summary This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Office of Chief Counsel, FOIA and Information Law Section, Freedom of Information and Privacy Act Unit. These positions' primary purpose is to provide FOIA/PA program advocacy, oversight, leadership and guidance in alignment with the FOIA/PA regulations. Responsibilities As a Lead Government Information Specialist, your typical work assignments may include: Providing briefings and trainings to employees on issues regarding various FOIA/PA topics. Researching and clarifying the nature of each request, inquiry, matter related broad issues/problems involved, and the details to effectively, appropriately, and efficiently respond. Overseeing the preparation of responses to other federal government agencies, the DOJ, Congress, and the general public. Conducting extensive record searches and makes disclosure determinations. Provides general guidance and instruction as to methods and techniques to be used in completing assignments. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications For more information on eligibility requirements see: DEA Employment Eligibility Applicants must meet all of the required qualification requirements described below by the closing of this announcement. Applicants applying for the GS13 must meet the following requirements: Have at least one full year of qualifying specialized experience that is at least equivalent in difficulty and complexity to work performed at the GS-12 grade level. Qualifying experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Serving as an advisor and technical authority on the statutory and regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and precedents of the Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act (FOIA/PA); 2) Providing FOIA and Privacy Program advocacy, oversight, leadership, and guidance in alignment with the FOIA and PA regulations; 3) Researching, analyzing, and evaluating records and/or data, and responds to a variety of complex Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) requests; and 4) Conducting training and mentoring junior Government Information Specialists assigned to the unit. Specialized 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. Additional information on the position qualification requirements are located in the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Qualifications Standards Handbook. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement. Additional Information For reasonable accommodation at the Drug Enforcement Administration, please contact the Human Resources office listed in this announcement. 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. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to similar positions in any Division/Office listed in this announcement. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions. Recruitment and/or Relocation Incentives may be considered and approved under conditions specified provided the agency has determined that the position is likely to be difficult to fill in the absence of an incentive and funding for such an incentive is available. If eligible, telework and/or remote work agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval. Please note that any approved remote work arrangement is subject to the locality pay area of the alternative telework worksite.