Government Information Specialist (2024)

Department of the Interior

Office of the Secretary of the Interior

National Indian Gaming Commission

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Summary

The National Indian Gaming Commission's primary mission is to work within the framework created by the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) for the regulation of gaming activities conducted by tribes on Indian lands to fully realize IGRA's goals: (1) promoting tribal economic development, self-sufficiency and strong tribal governments; (2) maintaining the integrity of the Indian gaming industry; and (3) ensuring that tribes are the primary beneficiaries of their gaming activities.

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Overview

  • Accepting applications

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This job is open to

  • Military spouses
  • The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
  • Veterans

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Duties

Note: This announcement has an applicant limit of 150. The announcement will close at 11:59 p.m. (EDT) on the posted closing date, or once we receive 150 applicants, whichever occurs first.

The Government Information Specialist position serves as the National Indian Gaming Commission's point of contact for the agency's Privacy & Records Information Management (PRIM) Program, which includes the agency administration of the Federal Records Act (FRA), the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the Privacy Act (PA), and the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA).This position is in the Division of Technology under the Office of the Chief of Staff. The incumbent reports directly to the Privacy & Records Information Management Officer. Duties at the full performance level include, but are not limited to:

  • Serves as the point of contact and liaison for incoming FOIA and document disclosure requests. Leads the processing of document disclosure requests to include: initial assessments; requester communications; document collection and review; submitter notifications; tracking the request from open to close.
  • Reviews and processes FOIA requests in coordination with the Agency FOIA Officer to ensure compliance with FOIA laws and regulations.
  • Analyzes information management business processes and provides recommendations to improve workflows and efficiencies. Formulates and implements professional organization techniques and strategies to streamline file system organizations across a wide range of storage environments.
  • Provides policy and guidance on the use of information management tools to ensure the dissemination of best practices and agency compliance with Federal statutes. Ensures that agency information is managed in accordance with Government-wide and agency policies and procedures. Monitors agency compliance with agency information management program requirements.
  • Develops and conducts ongoing general and/or program specific training to staff related to records management, ensuring employees are trained on the creation, maintenance, use, storage, and disposition of the records created within their area of responsibility.
  • Obtains approvals for information collections under the Paperwork Reduction Act by conducting burden hour and cost surveys and preparing draft Federal Register notices and supporting statements.
  • Independently develops and utilizes records management metrics, dashboards, audits, surveys, and other reports to identify potential issues related to the PRIM program. Evaluates procedures and processes and provides comments and recommendations for the improvement of the PRIM program. Participates and provides meaningful input into the development of long-range strategic programmatic goals and resource projections.
  • Establishes and maintains effective working relationships to assure a good public image for the agency's PRIM program.
  • Records data metrics for PRIM activities and generates written reports and processes to deliver consistent services and support to agency leadership and the general public.

Salary Range Information:

GG-11: $82,764 - $107,590
GG-12: $99,200 - $128,956

This is a permanent, full-time, position in the Excepted Service. Competitive Civil Service status is not acquired under this appointment. New appointees to the Federal Government must serve a two-year trial period. Merit promotion procedures do not apply.

The NIGC has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework in accordance with agency policy.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  1. You must be a U.S. Citizen.
  2. You will be subject to a background/suitability investigation/determination.
  3. You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.
  4. You must submit ALL required documents and a completed questionnaire.
  5. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service system, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See http://www.sss.gov/.

Qualifications

GS-11

To qualify for the GS-11 level, you must have at least two (2) full years of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-9) in the Federal Service, that is directly related to the work of the position and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of an Information Management Specialist. Applicants must have experience applying regulations and guidance pertaining to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and experience responding to routine FOIA requests. In addition to FOIA experience, examples of qualifying specialized experience include:

  • Implementing information management regulations, operating policies, procedures, and guidance;
  • Providing assistance in communicating and coordinating with internal staff and consulted stakeholders for the purpose of efficiently providing information disclosure assistance and services to the general public;
  • Researching government information management laws and regulations to make recommendations regarding disclosure of information in response to official requests;
  • Helping to configure, maintain and improve information management technologies, in particular, SharePoint and its related applications (Teams, OneDrive);
  • Applying information management guidance pertaining to the retention, maintenance, proper disclosure and disposition of agency records;
  • Identifying procedures and/or methodologies to improve an Information Management program;
  • Conducting information management quality controls such as reviews, compliance audits, and/or risk assessments;
  • Applying records management guidance pertaining to the retention, maintenance, proper disclosure and disposition of agency records.

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Ph.D. or equivalent Doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related.
-OR-
Combination of education and experience.

GS-12

There is no educational substitution for GS-12. To qualify for the GS-12 level, you must have at least two (2) full years of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the Federal Service, that is directly related to the work of the position and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of an Information Management Specialist. Applicants must have experience applying regulations pertaining to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), providing FOIA guidance to others, interpreting the FOIA and related caselaw for application to novel situations, and responding to complex FOIA requests. In addition to FOIA experience, examples of qualifying specialized experience include:

  • Developing guidance and leading the application of information management regulations, operating policies, procedures;
  • Communicating and coordinating with internal staff and consulted stakeholders for the purpose of efficiently providing information disclosure assistance and services to the general public;
  • Conducting research relating to complex government information management rules, regulations, and caselaw for the purpose of making recommendations and regarding disclosure of information in response to official requests;
  • Configuring, maintaining and improving information management technologies, in particular, SharePoint and its related applications (Teams, OneDrive);
  • Developing and implementing information management policies, procedures and guidance pertaining to the retention, proper disclosure and disposition of agency records;
  • Developing and implementing procedures and/or methodologies to improve an Information Management program;
  • Developing and implementing information management quality controls such as reviews, compliance audits, and/or risk assessments;
  • Developing and implementing records management policies, procedures and guidance pertaining to the retention, proper disclosure and disposition of agency records.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

Education: If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide transcripts as proof of meeting the requirements.

Foreign Education: Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the specific educational requirements as stated above. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4

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    Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Once the application process is complete, we will review your application to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume, supporting documentation and responses to the online questionnaire will be made.

To preview the assessment questionnaire click: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12408438

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  • As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

    Your resume must contain information sufficient to make a valid determination that you fully meet the specialized experience requirements as stated in this vacancy announcement and OPM qualification standards for each grade level(s) for which you are applying. It is strongly recommended that you use the USAJobs Resume Builder as it was designed to ensure that your resume includes the standard information needed. The Resume Builder is available at https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/How_to_create_your_resume.

    Your application package must include: (1) Resume showing relevant experience as written in your own words.(2) Completed online Assessment Questionnaire; (3) College transcript (if applicable) for verification of qualifying education. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

    NOTE: If you submit an incomplete application, you will be given credit only for the information you provide. You are responsible for submitting all required documentation in support of your application in order to receive full credit for your experience, education, training, veterans preference, and/or Indian preference.

    If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

    Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

    Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

  • Agency contact information

    Ericka Witham

    Email

    ericka.witham@bsee.gov

    Address
    Office of the Secretary
    45600 Woodland Road
    Sterling, VA 20166
    US

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    Next steps

    You can track the progress of your application package via your USAJobs account. You will receive an acknowledgment from USAJobs that your submission was successful, once we have received your on-line assessment questionnaire, resume and any supporting documentation. You will be notified of the status of your application via your USAJobs account after we conduct a qualification review of your complete application package. You will be contacted if further evaluation or interviews are required. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempt to conceal information may disqualify you for employment consideration. We may verify all information you provide in your resume and questionnaire responses, through reference and/or background checks, and/or verification of your education. If you are selected, you will be contacted personally by the Human Resources Office posting this announcement.

  • The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

    • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
    • Reasonable accommodation policy
    • Financial suitability
    • Selective Service
    • New employee probationary period
    • Signature and false statements
    • Privacy Act
    • Social security number request

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Required Documents

Your resume must contain information sufficient to make a valid determination that you fully meet the specialized experience requirements as stated in this vacancy announcement and OPM qualification standards for each grade level(s) for which you are applying. It is strongly recommended that you use the USAJobs Resume Builder as it was designed to ensure that your resume includes the standard information needed. The Resume Builder is available at https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/How_to_create_your_resume.

Your application package must include: (1) Resume showing relevant experience as written in your own words.(2) Completed online Assessment Questionnaire; (3) College transcript (if applicable) for verification of qualifying education. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

NOTE: If you submit an incomplete application, you will be given credit only for the information you provide. You are responsible for submitting all required documentation in support of your application in order to receive full credit for your experience, education, training, veterans preference, and/or Indian preference.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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How to Apply

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Agency contact information

Ericka Witham

Email

ericka.witham@bsee.gov

Address
Office of the Secretary
45600 Woodland Road
Sterling, VA 20166
US

Learn more about this agency

Next steps

You can track the progress of your application package via your USAJobs account. You will receive an acknowledgment from USAJobs that your submission was successful, once we have received your on-line assessment questionnaire, resume and any supporting documentation. You will be notified of the status of your application via your USAJobs account after we conduct a qualification review of your complete application package. You will be contacted if further evaluation or interviews are required. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempt to conceal information may disqualify you for employment consideration. We may verify all information you provide in your resume and questionnaire responses, through reference and/or background checks, and/or verification of your education. If you are selected, you will be contacted personally by the Human Resources Office posting this announcement.

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Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/789916900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.

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