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GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SPECIALIST (PRIVACY ANALYST)Department of Homeland SecurityCitizenship and Immigration ServicesOffice of PrivacyOverview
##### Open & closing dates
09/18/2019 to 09/27/2019
##### Service
Competitive
##### Pay scale & grade
GS 12 - 13
##### Salary
$83,398 to $128,920 per year
##### Appointment type
Permanent
##### Work schedule
Full-TimeLocation2 vacancies in the following location:-Washington, DCRelocation expenses reimbursedNoTelework eligibleYes as determined by agency policy- DutiesSummaryThis position of GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SPECIALIST (PRIVACY ANALYST)
starts at a salary of $83,398.00 GS-12 grade level, step 01,
with promotion potential to $128,920.00 GS-13 grade level, step
10.Learn more about this agencyResponsibilities
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.
Work with USCIS program offices and directorates on new and
ongoing initiatives to ensure compliance with the Privacy Act of
1974, the E-Government Act of 2002, the Homeland Security Act of
2002, and DHS policies and procedures.
Research and analyze new and ongoing initiatives to ensure
information collections and uses are compatible with USCIS?
mission and legal authorities.
Drafts and reviews PTAs, PIAs, SORNs, and Privacy Act Statements
or Privacy Notices to ensure USCIS? initiatives adheres to
Federal privacy laws and DHS privacy policy and procedures.
Serve as the privacy compliance liaison to the Department on
behalf of USCIS program offices, directorates, and other Office
of Privacy branches.
Communicate time lines, processes, issues, and mitigation
strategies to ensure USCIS projects are adequately covered by
privacy compliance documentation and complies with statutory,
regulatory, and DHS privacy policy requirements.
Reports back to supervisor through weekly reports and additional
information as needed.
Travel RequiredOccasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.Supervisory statusNoPromotion Potential13
#### Job family (Series)
0306 Government Information Specialist- RequirementsConditions of EmploymentProbationary Period: You may be required to serve a probationary
period of 1 year.The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM
(Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement
09/27/2019.Current Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the lower
grade or equivalent grade band in the Federal service. The
Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on
the closing date of this announcement 09/27/2019.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.Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission
for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar
positions.Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will
be consistent with all applicable authorities, including
Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office
of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel
Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans
and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to
change.The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment
offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are
currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political
Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee
employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information
to the Human Resources Office.Conditions of Employment:
You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National to apply for this
position.
Successfully pass a Background Investigation including financial
disclosure.
You must pass a drug screening.
You must submit resume and supporting documentation.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the
Selective Service.
Political appointees may require OPM approval before
on-boarding.
QualificationsEvery day, our Government Information Specialist investigate,
evaluate, and resolve privacy related issues, update privacy-related
initiatives are covered by appropriate privacy compliance
documentation, and collaborates with USCIS leadership and the Office
of Information Technology team to ensure all IT systems are properly
documented.Relocation expenses are authorized if you are a USCIS employee
assigned to the Refugee, Asylum and International Operations program
and have been approved for rotation from an overseas assignment.
Relocation expenses for USCIS employees assigned to an OCONUS
location will be considered on a case-by-case basis.GS-12: You qualify at the GS-12 level if you possess one (1)
year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level
in the federal government, which has equipped you with the skills
needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must
have experience performing the following duties:
- Interprets and communicates federal privacy laws, programs, and
policies
- Reviews agency initiatives to determine privacy sensitive
activities and identifies privacy compliance documentation
coverage
- Researches various topics to draft PTAs, PIAs, and other privacy
compliance documentsGS-13:In addition to the requirements at the lower grade
level(s), you qualify at the GS-13 level if you possess one (1) year
of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the
federal government, which has equipped you with the skills needed to
successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have
experience performing the following duties:
- Analyzes and applies federal privacy laws, programs and policies
to Program Offices and Directorates
- Reviews agency initiatives to determine privacy sensitive
activities, identify privacy compliance documentation coverage,
and recommend privacy mitigations
- Drafts and reviews privacy compliance documentation, including
PTAs, PIAs, SORNs, and Privacy Act Statements or Privacy NoticesPlease read the following important information to ensure we have
everything we need to consider your application:
It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit your responses
and appropriate documentation prior to the closing date. Your resume
serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must
highlight your most relevant and significant experience and
education (if applicable), as it relates to this job opportunity
announcement. USCIS will only review the first 5 pages of
your resume to determine your eligibility/qualifications for a
position. As such, please be sure to include content to support your
eligibility/qualifications for this position within the first 5
pages. Be clear and specific when describing your work history
since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your
experience. Your application will be rated and ranked based on your
responses to the online questions.Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following
information:
- Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
- Duties (be specific in describing your duties)
- Employer's name and address
- Supervisor name and phone number
- Start and end dates including month, day and year (e.g. June 18
2007 to April 05 2008)
- Start and end dates for each grade/pay level if you've held a
federal position.
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- SalaryDetermining length of General or Specialized Experience is
dependent on the above information and failure to provide the above
information may result in a finding of ineligible.Federal Experience
If you are using current or prior federal experience as a basis for
qualifying for this position, the grade levels and length of
employment (mm/dd/year) at each grade level must be listed in your
work history. This information will be further validated if selected
for this position.National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience)
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 criteria 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 service. Please
provide the dates and amount of time/hours worked earning this
experience.EducationEDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution
at this grade level.Additional informationDHS 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; telework; 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.Background Investigation
To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every
employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards,
this position requires completion and adjudication of a background
investigation. This may include a review of financial issues such as
delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax
obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or
possession of drugs. The background investigation process is
initiated after a selection is made. For more information visit the
OPM Mythbuster Page.If a SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance is needed, all selected
candidates must meet the requirements for these clearances prior to
placement AND maintain that level of clearance while encumbering the
position.Special Hiring Authorities
The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with
disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe
physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR §
213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable
service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5
CFR § 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons
with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences,
and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you
are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete
with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for
non-competitive appointment and to understand the required
documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing
Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.USCIS uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all
newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your
rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.Additional Information
It is our responsibility to eliminate any risks to national
security, public health, and public safety that could be posed by
individuals who use illegal drugs. This position may be subject to
random testing as a condition of employment. A positive drug test or
refusal to be tested will result in disciplinary action, up to and
including removal from Federal service.Note:If you previously retired from the Federal service and are
receiving an annuity, your salary may be offset by the amount of
your annuity.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the
qualifications above.You will be evaluated for this position based upon information
reflected in your resume. Your resume must support your responses to
the job specific assessment questionnaire, level of education
claimed, experience, and/or training. To remain in consideration for
this position, please ensure your resume covers this requirement and
that your resume has been successfully submitted as part of your
on-line application package.The assessments for this job will measure:
Oral Communication
Research
Strategic Thinking
Technical Competence
Creation of this package includes completing the on-line assessment
questionnaire, uploading your resume, and uploading any required
supporting documents.NOTE: Your resume and supporting documentation will be verified.
If you rated yourself higher than what is supported by your
application material, you may be excluded from consideration for
this job. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or
omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.If you are found best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring
manager for consideration and may be contacted for an interview.
To preview the job questionnaire, click
https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10605618.Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)
Eligible
If you have never worked for the Federal government, you are not
CTAP/ICTAP eligible. Information about CTAP or ICTAP eligibility can
be found by clicking here to access OPM's Career Transition
Resources website. To be considered well qualified under CTAP/
ICTAP, you must be placed in the Well-Qualified category for this
position, as described above. In addition, you must submit the
supporting documents listed under the required documents section of
this announcement.Veterans
Certain veterans are eligible to apply as a status candidate under
the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA). For more
information, please click here.Note: Applicants who are referred to the hiring office for
selection consideration may be required to complete a writing sample
and/or other writing exercise as part of the interview/selection
process. If the hiring office decides to request a writing sample
and/or other writing exercise as part of its selection process, a
designated contractor or Agency representative will contact you
to: (1) inform you of this requirement; and (2) provide further
instructions.Note:
- For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please
click here.
- This position is not in the bargaining unit.
- This position is not considered "essential" for purposes of
reporting to work when the facility might otherwise be closed.
- USCIS may fill one or more positions using this vacancy.Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearanceSecretDrug test requiredYes- Required Documents
You must submit a resume that clearly demonstrates you have
experience that meets the requirements of this position as
outlined in the "Qualifications" section. USCIS' human resources
office will only review the first 5 pages of your resume to
determine your eligibility/qualifications.In order to ensure
that you include all necessary information within the first 5
pages of your resume, you are highly encouraged to save and
submit your resume as a PDF instead of submitting it through
Resume Builder or a word-processing program such as Word or
Google Docs.
Your responses to the job questionnaire
Onlyhttps://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10605618
(submitted through the on-line application process in USA Jobs.
Responses DO NOT need to be attached as an additional document
to your application)
Are you qualifying based on education? You must submit a
copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable). to
support the educational substitution, basic educational
requirement, or a list of coursework with hours completed. For
verification purposes, the transcript submitted must include
your name and educational institution. Those with foreign
education, click this link.
Veterans: if you are applying for 5-Point Preference you
must submit your DD 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge
from Active Duty) showing your Character of Service. If you are
applying for 10-point Preference you must fill out the SF-15
(click here for the form) and provide the required documentation
listed on the back of the form. If applying as a disabled
veteran, submit a copy of your DD-214 along with the letter from
the Veterans Administration, or other formal documentation, that
clearly identifies overall rating of disability. If applying
based on eligibility under the Veterans Opportunity to Work
(VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the armed forces
that you will be discharged or released from active duty within
120 days from the closing date of the announcement. This must
indicate your dates of service, your rank, and confirm that you
will be separated under honorable conditions. Click here for
more veterans' information. You may request a copy of your
DD-214 through the E-Benefits Page.
Are you a current or former Federal employee? Submit a copy of
your official SF-50 (no text version) or other official
"Notification of Personnel Action" document that shows the following
information:
- your appointment in the competitive service
- tenure
- grade and step
- full performance levelIf your SF-50(s) does not provide the information needed to make a
final determination for qualification and eligibility, you will be
found ineligible for the position. SF-50B print screens from NFC are
not official documents and are not acceptable. This includes USCIS
employees as well. All current DHS employees can print their own
SF-50's by accessing the DHS eOPF website. If you have forgotten
your user name or password, eOPF offers a self-service feature to
assist you.If you are a current CIS employee and need access information to
eOPF, contact USCIS.EOPF@uscis.dhs.gov. For all other agencies
please see your servicing Human Resources office.Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the
Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)? Submit:
- a copy of your agency notice,
- a copy of your most recent performance rating, and
- a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel
Action, noting your current position, grade level, and duty
location.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.- BenefitsA 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. Learn more about federal
benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility 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 to ApplyYour application must be received by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on
09/27/2019. To begin your online application, click the Apply
Online button and follow the prompts to register or sign into
USAJOBS, take the online questionnaire, and submit the required
documents. See Required Documents section for more detail.If you are a Federal employee and have received a current
performance rating, it is strongly encouraged that a copy
accompanies your application submission. Doing so allows the
selecting official access to all information surrounding your
potential to fulfill the duties and responsibilities commensurate of
the position being considered for. Failure to provide may impede the
selecting official's understanding of the qualifications and
experience that you possess.We strongly encourage you to apply online. If you cannot apply
online, you must contact the Human Resource office listed below at
least one business day prior to the closing date for instructions.
Applications will not be accepted by mail.Agency contact informationHROC Staffing Help DeskPhone952-697-8380Fax952-697-8371EmailHROCStaffingHelpDesk@uscis.dhs.govAddressUS Citizenship and Immigration Services
70 Kimball Ave
South Burlington, VT 05403
USLearn more about this agencyNext stepsOnce you submit your application, we will assess your experience and
training, identify the best qualified applicants, and refer those
applications to the selecting official for further consideration and
a possible interview. We will notify you by email at various stages
in the process (learn more). Your status will also be updated on
USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to your
USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then click "More
Information." We expect to make a final job offer within 90 days
after the deadline for applications. If you are selected, we will
conduct a suitability/security background investigation.Telework: Telework eligibility is based on the needs of the
office and is subject to change.Additional information pertaining to your interest and availability
for this position may be needed after the closing date of the job
opportunity announcement; therefore, a timely response to these
requests must be adhered to in order to remain in consideration.If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position,
you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration
for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all
information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False
statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal
of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or
imprisonment.- Fair & TransparentThe Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyThe United States Government does not discriminate in employment on
the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and
gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual
orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age,
membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental
status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job
applicants
Reasonable Accommodation PolicyFederal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants
with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable
accommodation for any part of the application process should follow
the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part
of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the
hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable
accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work
environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an
individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties
or receive equal access to job benefits.Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide
reasonable accommodations when:
An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an
equal opportunity to apply for a job.
An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform
the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.
An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive
equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and
office-sponsored events.
You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the
application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are
considered on a case-by-case basis.Learn more about disability employment and reasonable accommodations
or how to contact an agency.Legal and regulatory guidance
Financial suitability
Social security number request
Privacy Act
Signature and false statements
Selective Service
New employee probationary period
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to
apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/545922000. Only resumes
submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed
at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
