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Program Specialist

Employer
USAJobs
Location
Washington D.C.
Closing date
May 23, 2019
TRAVEL REQUIRED:

50% or less - 50% of the time or more


RELOCATION AUTHORIZED:
Relocation expenses reimbursed No


KEY REQUIREMENTS:
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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
You must be a US Citizen to apply for this job.
Subject to a background/suitability investigation.
Selective Service Registration is required for all males born after 12/31/1959.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The subject position is primarily of an administrative nature in an office setting, however where travel to work sites is required there may be light physical work required such as walking over uneven surfaces or assisting technical personnel in taking measurements or elevations. Government travel, meetings, or customer interactions will be required in this position.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

Time-in-grade: Applicants who are current Federal employees or who have held a GS grade anytime in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. For a GS-13 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-12 level.

Selective Placement Factor: Existing privacy and records management experience and working knowledge of at least one of these programs: VHA Privacy, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), or Records Management.

Selective Placement Factor: Demonstrated skills in communicating information, ideas and advice in a clear, concise, and logical manner, both orally and in writing in complex situations where conflict exists that needs negotiated pertaining to Privacy, FOIA or Records Management.

Specialized Experience (GS-13):
Applicants must have One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-12) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Serves as the privacy advocate for US citizens, especially for those in the organization's customer base. Interacts with facility FOIA Officers, Privacy Officers, and Records Managers to assist them in the monitoring of their programs. Monitors and facilitates compliance with the Privacy Act, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), and Records Management legislation. Provides ongoing process improvement support and feedback to assessment processes. Works with diverse teams and other program offices in conducting assessments, often as the assessment coordinator.

Additional information on the qualification requirements are outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified, you must submit appropriate documentation and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp.

Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

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

You will be rated on the following competencies based on your application for this position:

Competency 1 - Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the Privacy Act, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), HIPAA, and other areas of administrative, information law.

Competency 2 - Possess an in-depth knowledge of agency missions, goals, and interrelationships in order to develop substantive relationships with key program officials.

Competency 3 - Ability to communicate credibly and professionally.

Competency 4 - Ability to deal analytically and systematically with problems of the organization(s).

Competency 5 - Negotiate sensitive issues with staff to integrate the Privacy Program processes with overall agency operations effectively.

If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to: responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume/application does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).

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.

Read more Security clearance Other

Drug test required No

Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

Trust determination process Suitability/Fitness


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