TRAVEL REQUIRED:

25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED:
Relocation expenses reimbursed No

KEY REQUIREMENTS:
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Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.

Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for or exempt from Selective Service.

Background and/or Security Investigation required.

You will be required to serve a one-year probationary period.

You may be required to serve a supervisory probationary period.

You may qualify at the GS-11 level, if you fulfill one of the following qualification requirements:
A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your ability to conduct the following activities: applying knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act, Privacy Act of 1974 and the Administrative Dispute Resolution Act of 1996; participating in a dispute resolution program and/or compliance program; and engaging in analytical and evaluative methods and techniques for assessing program development and execution, identifying best practices and problems, and formulating and implementing sound solutions that improve overall effectiveness and efficiency. OR
B. A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or possession of a LL.M. degree, if related. Graduate level education must demonstrate the competencies necessary to do the work of the position, examples of qualifying fields include; OR
C. A combination of education and experience as listed above.

You may qualify at the GS-12 level, if you fulfill one of the following qualification requirements:
A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your ability to conduct the following activities: interpreting and applying knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act, Privacy Act of 1974 and the Administrative Dispute Resolution Act of 1996; participating in a dispute resolution program and/or compliance program and providing high-level services related to dispute resolution and compliance; evaluating methods and techniques for dispute resolution and/or compliance program development and execution, identifying best practices and problems, and formulating sound solutions that improve overall effectiveness and efficiency of dispute resolution and/or compliance program; analyzing and integrating trends and patterns based on diverse information and perspectives to determine the root causes of problems, identifying the best course of action, and prioritizing efforts; developing new insights and formulating creative solutions, considering the impact and implications of recommendations in the context of overall goals and objectives; formulating and presenting innovative ideas to enhance organizational efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity.
B. My experience is not reflected in the above statement; therefore, I am not eligible for this position.

You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill one of the following qualification requirements:
A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your ability to conduct the following activities: interpreting and applying knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act, Privacy Act of 1974 and the Administrative Dispute Resolution Act of 1996; participating in a dispute resolution program and/or compliance program and providing high-level services related to dispute resolution and compliance; achieving mutually satisfying agreements in negotiations with others by listening to different objectives, working collaboratively with all parties, effectively communicating own objectives, and seeking common ground; collecting, organizing, manipulating and analyzing data and other statistical information; creating and managing databases and complex data sets; designing and using surveys to collect data; presenting analytical findings and trends in textual and graphics formats; identifying and recommending modifications in policies, procedures and resource allocations; analyzing and integrating trends and patterns based on diverse information and perspectives to determine the root causes of problems, identifying the best course of action, and prioritizing efforts; developing new insights and formulating creative solutions, considering the impact and implications of recommendations in the context of overall goals and objectives; and formulating and presenting innovative ideas to enhance organizational efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity.
B. My experience is not reflected in the above statement; therefore, I am not eligible for this position.

Qualifications by Closing Date: You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Please note that qualification claims will be subject to verification.

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.

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. 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 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 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Note: National Archives uses E-verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit, http://www.e-verify.gov. More jobs may be filled if additional vacancies occur within 90 days.

Veterans' Preference: If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty or other proof of eligibility (The member 4 copy of your DD-214, or other copies that indicate character of discharge is preferable). If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form. For more information on veterans' preference see Veteran's Information Page, USAJOBS - Veterans

Schedule A Hiring/Appointing Authority: This is a special hiring authority under 5 CFR § 213.3102 (u) that covers applicants with cognitive developmental disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities. In order to be considered under this special hiring authority applicants need to provide proof of disability and job readiness certification. The proof of disability and job readiness certification can be provided by the following: 1) a statement or letter from a licensed physician or medical professional issued on their office letterhead; 2) statement, record or letter from a Federal government agency that issues or provides disability benefits; 3) statement, record or letter from a State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency counselor; or 4) certification from a licensed private Vocational Rehabilitation or other Counselor that issues or provides disability benefits. For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Persons with Disabilities-Schedule A

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) or the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP): If you are a displaced Federal employee, you may be eligible under the ICTAP or CTAP guidelines to apply for special selection consideration. You must meet minimum qualifications, including selective factors, experience, and education requirements (if applicable), and be rated well-qualified for the position (i.e., receive a score of 85 or above based on your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire). You must provide a copy of your written notification of ICTAP or CTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form with your application or an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; or a Military Department of National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp.

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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once you complete and submit your application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. Your resume must specifically and clearly show your possession of the required specialized experience and your possession of the required competencies.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

• Communication (Communicates with Impact)
• Customer Service (Fosters a Customer-Focused Environment)
• Influence/Negotiates with Others
• Knowledge of FOIA Law, Policies, and Procedures
• Knowledge of Mediation Services
• Problem Solving
• Utilizes Computer Technology

For Competitive/All U.S. Citizens - Based on the information you provided in your application package, you will be assigned to one of three quality categories - Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. Those applicants who are determined to be best qualified will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. Qualified veterans are placed ahead of non-veterans within each category. Qualified veterans with a service connected disability of 10% or more are placed ahead of non-veterans in the best qualified category.

For Non Competitive Applicants (see the Other Information section for more details on Schedule A Hiring/Appointment Authority) - If you meet the qualification requirements based on your online application, you will be referred to the selecting official for further review.

NOTE: If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or your responses are not supported by your resume, your score will be adjusted. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

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Drug test required No