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Freedom of Information Act Assistant (Office Automation)
Citizenship and Immigration Services · Posted 63 days ago
About the Role
Protect your homeland and defend your culture. Join USCIS, America's frontline defense against illegal foreign infiltration and fraud. As a Freedom of Information Act Assistant (Office Automation), you will receive, assign, and monitor incoming requests for information under the Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act.
What You'll Do
- →The responsibilities described are for the full performance level.
- →At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope performed with less independence, and limited complexity.
- →Ensure adherence to established administrative procedures for the receipt, tracking, and timely response to FOIA/PA requests, in compliance with all applicable statutory deadlines.
- →Perform in-depth review and analysis of incoming requests to determine required action.
- →Prepare correspondence, internal memoranda, spreadsheets, presentations or other documentation using office automation software.
- →Conduct research, analysis, and evaluation utilizing a variety of systems to locate and retrieve records.
- →Protect privacy related information from unauthorized disclosure.
Requirements
- ✓Conditions of Employment: You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen or U.S.
- ✓Residency Requirement: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by U.S.
- ✓Citizenship and Immigration Services.
- ✓This residency requirement states that candidates must have, for three of the last five years immediately prior to applying for this position; (1) resided in the United States; OR (2) worked for the United States Government as an employee overseas in a Federal or Military capacity, OR (3) been a dependent of a U.S.
- ✓Federal or Military employee serving overseas.
- ✓Probationary Period: You may be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.
- ✓Typing Certification: Applicants must be able to type at least 40 words per minute.
- ✓You can self-certify by submitting a statement that you can type this speed.
- ✓General Office Skills: Applicants must possess knowledge of general office automation software, practices, and procedures.
- ✓Physical Demands: Applicants must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- ✓COMBINING QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION (at the GS-05 level only): If you do not qualify based on experience or education alone, you may be able to qualify based on a combination of your experience and education.
- ✓For more information on combining education and experience, visit the following website: General Schedule Qualification Standards.
- ✓Transcript required: If you don't submit a transcript, we will not use your education when deciding if you're qualified for the job.
Benefits
- ★DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.
- ★Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
- ★DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.
- ★For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
Personality Fit
Job ID: ca81eb45-ae2c-4081-a67a-0b3de665c443
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