Duties

As a Government Information Specialist, PT-0306-2 your typical work assignments may include the following:

• Analyzes facts related to assigned information requests; resolves problems or issues to effectively dispose of information requests, referring unusual or unprecedented situations to a higher graded employee as needed.
• Research established regulatory precedents, points of law, statutory authorities, and agency regulations pertaining to information requests. Reviews requested documents to determine if information is releasable or must be denied under one or more exemption authorities.
• Independently responds to most requests, maintains related statistical information, and periodically reports on the status of requests. Controversial requests are reviewed with management, who provides necessary guidance.
• Keeps abreast of recent developments in the Government Information field of disclosure including recent court and department decisions, current legislative resolutions or problems encountered within the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) program.
• Maintains an automated system to log, track, and manage and close cases and redact content.
• Interacts with internal and external customers, including attorneys, GAO management and staff, the public, and other federal agencies, and provides oral and written information to them.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Must be a U.S. Citizen
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation
Completion of a one year probationary period is required.
Completion of a financial disclosure statement may be required.
This is a Non-bargaining unit position.
You must meet the Qualifications by the closing date of this announcement to be considered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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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.

• Required Documents

  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.

  To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

  • Resume: For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week (if part-time) and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present), and duties performed. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Do NOT include photographs (or links to social media such as LinkedIn), inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume.

  • Other supporting documents:
    • Cover Letter, optional
    • Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable (e.g., DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service, SF-15 Form and related documentation, VA letter, etc.)
    • SF-50: Current and former federal employees should submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) that indicates your position information (i.e. title, series, grade).

• How to Apply

  To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

  • To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
  • Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  • After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
  • You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
  • To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
  • If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact Relecter Booth at BoothR@gao.gov to obtain an alternative application.

  Agency contact information

  Relecter Booth

  Email

  BoothR@gao.gov

  Address

  Government Accountability Office
  Human Capital Office
  441 G Street NW
  Washington, DC 20548
  US

  Next steps

  After the closing date of this announcement, GAO's Human Capital Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications by reviewing your assessment questionnaire and resume to complete an analysis. Please be as complete and thorough as possible. If your application is rated "best-qualified," your name will be referred to the selecting official for consideration. At this point you may be contacted for an interview.
  
  If you do not meet the key requirements, and/or basic qualifications or you fail to submit all required application materials, your application will not be considered.

• Fair and 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

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

United States Citizens