U.S. Army
Government Information Specialist
Pay$72553.00 - $94317.00 / year
LocationFort Novosel/Alabama
Employment typeFull-Time
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Job Description
- Req#: 780607900
- Serves as the U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center (USACRC) Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) action officer.
- Serves as the Subject Matter Expert on guidance/information to the U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center (USACRC) command and staff, Department of the Army action officers, action officers within other agencies, the media, and the general public.
- Provide guidance/information to regarding disclosure of agency records under the FOIA.
- Provide guidance/information, as well as guidance to the USACRC staff regarding the use of agency records within Department of Defense (DOD).
- Communicates both verbally and in writing with members of the USACRC staff, Army safety field officers, the Office of Congressional Legislative Liaison and Department of the Army.
- Communicates both verbally and in writing with Casualty Affairs, Veterans Affairs case representatives, various private organizations, the media, accident victims, and grieving family members.
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Temporary Duty Travel (TDY) of 10% may be required.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
About the Position: This position is located at Ft. Novosel, Alabama, home of the United States Army Aviation Center of Excellence. Fort Rucker is located in the "Wiregrass" area in Southeast Alabama, surrounded by Enterprise, Ozark and Daleville. The geography and climate are ideal for year round military training. Recreation activities are abundant in the immediate and surrounding areas for family and fun.Duties
Requirements
Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Prepares or helps to analyze and evaluate Information or Privacy requests. AND Determines relevant offices that could have Information or Privacy responsive documents. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).
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Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.
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Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.
About the company
The United States Army is the land service branch of the United States Armed Forces. It is one of the eight U.S. uniformed services, and is designated as the Army of the United States in the U.S. Constitution.