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Government Information Specialist
Office of the Inspector General · Posted 6 days ago
Hybrid Washington, DC $85K – $133K Apply by Sep 15, 2026 Government Information Specialist ENTJESFJESTJISTJ Operations
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This position is located within the Office of Counsel (OC), which is responsible for providing USDA Office of Inspector General (OIG) management and staff with legal advice, counsel, and representation on all matters related to program operations and management issues within the organization. This position expertly supports the processing of Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act and other information requests. This position also assists with administering OIG's Records Management Program.
What You'll Do
- →Processes Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) and other information requests that are often complex and challenging.
- →Applies a wide range of qualitative methods when evaluating requests for legal sufficiency and jurisdiction.
- →Applies the proper exemptions to protect information in accordance with the FOIA/PA statutes, legal precedents, and current U.S.
- →Department of Justice (DOJ) and OIG guidance.
- →Communicates with requestors both orally and in writing, including negotiating with them as well as preparing and transmitting acknowledgement/release letters.
- →Supports the OIG Records Management Program concerning the full spectrum of records management issues.
- →Ensures proper control, maintenance, and disposition of records.
- →Provides support regarding information law issues within OIG, such as duties relating to Controlled Unclassified Information, System of Records Notices (SORNs), document review, litigation support, and other related issues that may arise.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a US Citizen or US National.
- ✓Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
- ✓Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
- ✓Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
- ✓Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
- ✓To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period depending on your appointment type, unless previous federal service is creditable.
- ✓During this time your employment will be evaluated, and we may consider: your performance and conduct, the needs and interests of the agency, whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government, and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your probationary or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP).
- ✓If selected, you will be required to submit Form OGE-450 within 30 days of your initial appointment date, and annually thereafter.
- ✓Selectee is subject to financial Disclosure Requirements in accordance with 5 CFR, Part 2635, Sub part E regarding business or personal transactions with applicants, borrowers, or business contacts who have or who are seeking business with this Agency.
- ✓Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
- ✓If selected you will be subject to a National Agency Check and Inquiry (NACI) and a credit report.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 673fb0f4-c9b9-4627-b129-39e33498dec9
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