Job Details
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.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 - $107,590GG-12: $99,200 - $128,956This 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.GS-11To 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.* OR-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-12There 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.