Management and Program Analyst on the Mediation Team

Management and Program Analyst on the Mediation Team of the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS), which is within the Agency Services department of the National Archives

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Job Title:Management and Program Analyst

Agency:National Archives and Records Administration

Job Announcement Number:JD1124686SHD

SALARY RANGE:	$89,924.00 to $116,901.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:	Tuesday, May 27, 2014 to Tuesday, June 03, 2014
SERIES & GRADE:	GS-0343-13
POSITION INFORMATION:	Full Time - Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 13
DUTY LOCATIONS:	1 vacancy in the following location: Washington DC, DC View Map
WHO MAY APPLY:	United States Citizens
SECURITY CLEARANCE:	Top Secret
SUPERVISORY STATUS:	No

JOB SUMMARY:

You will serve as a Management and Program Analyst on the Mediation Team of the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS), which is within the Agency Services department of the National Archives. The OGIS office is located at 800 North Capitol Street NW, Suite 795, Washington, DC 20002.

Whether you are new to the Federal Government or an experienced professional seeking a career change, you can make history at the National Archives. Our dedicated staff work across a variety of career fields to safeguard the records of the Federal Government - more than 10 billion of them.

Visit our Employee Gallery at www.archives.gov/careers to see the kinds of dynamic projects our staff are undertaking. If you want a career where you can see the difference your work makes, then join the National Archives!

For more information on OGIS, visit: http://www.archives.gov/about/organization/summary/ogis.html.

Who May Apply: All U.S. Citizens.

Note: This position is being advertised concurrently under Merit Promotion procedures. Applicants under special hiring authorities (e.g., Disabilities Program, Peace Corps, Former overseas employee, Former National Guard Technician, etc.) who wish to be considered must apply under Merit Promotion procedures, Job Announcement number JD1124826SHM.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

· Not Required

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED

· No

KEY REQUIREMENTS

· U.S. Citizenship
· Background Investigation or Security Clearance
· Designated and/or Random Drug Testing Required
· Relocation Expenses Will Not Be Paid
· More than 1 job may be filled if additional vacancies occur within 90 days
· Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

DUTIES:

- Has extensive expertise with Freedom of Information Act law, policy and practice.

- Provides mediation services to FOIA requesters and Federal agencies; manages mediation cases and process including information gathering, facilitating communication and counseling customers on good FOIA practice.

- Delivers excellent customer service in carrying out the office's work including the ability to communicate effectively to various types of stakeholders both orally and in writing.

- Assists in OGIS outreach efforts including teaching and/or training, writing and/or editing for a public audience, drafting and managing web content, and public presentations.

- Assists with communication to external stakeholders including Congress, FOIA requesters and the general public.

- Assists in analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness with which OGIS program operations are meeting established goals and objectives; analyzes OGIS's own mediation cases and compliance review.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

GS-13 : One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal Service that included the following activities:

· drafting plans, policies or procedures;

· managing projects; and

· developing and conducting outreach including teaching or training, writing or editing for a public audience, drafting and managing web content, and public presentations.

The specialized experience must have also included at least one of the following activities:

· reviewing and assessing the impact of Freedom of Information Act legislation and regulations;

· reviewing and processing Freedom of Information Act requests or complaints;

· filing Freedom of Information Act requests;

· advocacy or policy activity related to the Freedom of Information Act or Open Government; or

· conducting mediation (alternative dispute resolution) concerning the Freedom of Information Act or Open Government.

Please refer to the Office of Personnel Management's "Operating Manual: Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualificati....

Qualifications by Closing Date: You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Please note that qualification claims will be subject to verification.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Once you complete and submit your application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. Your resume must specifically and clearly show your possession of the required specialized experience and your possession of the required competencies.

We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the competencies related to the position. The required competencies are:

- Communication

- Utilizes Computer Technology

- Knowledge of Freedom of Information Act Law, Policies, and Procedures

- Knowledge of Mediation Services

- Program Improvement

- Policy and Procedure Development

- Program Oversight

Based on the information you provide in your application package, you will be assigned to one of three quality categories - Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. Those applicants who are determined to be best qualified will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. Qualified veterans are placed ahead of non-veterans within each category. Qualified veterans with a service connected disability of 10% of more are place ahead of non-veterans in the best qualified category.

NOTE: If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or your responses are not supported by your resume, your score will be adjusted. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

BENEFITS:

NARA offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. For more information, visit the following websites:
http://www.opm.gov/retire/retire_jobseekers.asp or http://www.usajobs.gov/ResourceCenter/Index/Interactive/Benefits#icc.

OTHER INFORMATION:

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Probationary Period: You will be required to serve a one-year probationary period.

Veterans' Preference: If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty or other proof of eligibility (member 4 copy or other copy that indicates character of discharge). If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form. For more information on veterans' preference, see Veteran's Information Page, USAJOBS - Veterans.

VOW (Veterans Opportunity to Work) to Hire Heroes Act of 2011: If you are an active duty service member of the armed forces, Public Law 112-56 ensures that certain individuals do not lose the opportunity to be considered for Federal service (and awarded their veterans' preference entitlements if applicable) despite not having a DD form 214 to submit along with the application package (resume). Service members must submit with their application a certification from the armed forces that certifies that they are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. For more information on VOW, see Veteran's Information page - http://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans .

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) or the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP): If you are a displaced Federal employee, you may be eligible under the ICTAP or CTAP guidelines to apply for special selection consideration. You must meet minimum qualifications, including selective factors, experience, and education requirements (if applicable), and be rated well-qualified for the position (i.e., receive a score of 85 or above based on your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire). You must provide a copy of your written notification of ICTAP or CTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form with your application or an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; or a Military Department of National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456. More information: http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, June 03, 2014 to receive consideration.

§ To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.

§ Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.

§ It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

§ To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

§ To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents:

You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.

NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.

If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):

1. To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdfand provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 1124686.

2. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.

If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of your materials. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, June 03, 2014 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event verification is needed.

To complete the occupational questionnaire and submit via fax:

1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire.

2. Print the 1203FX form, follow the instructions and provide your responses to the occupational questionnaire items http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf.

3. Fax all six pages of the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

The following documents must be received by the closing date of this announcement:

- Resume - Relevant work experience must include: Job title, duties, hours worked per week, starting and ending dates of employment (month and year), and salary.

- Responses to Occupational Questionnaire.

- Veterans Preference documentation (DD-214 (member 4 copy or other copy that indicates character of discharge) or equivalent, SF-15, and VA Letter), if applicable.

- Copy of a certification from the armed forces stating that you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days from the date of the certification is signed, if applicable.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Sherry L. Haskins-Acosta
Phone: (760)330-1887
Email: SHERRY.HASKINS-ACOSTA@NARA.GOV

Agency Information:
NARA
APPLY ONLINE OR VIA FAX
Saint Louis, MO
63138

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. We will review your résumé to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and may interview the best-qualified applicants. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability and/or security background investigation. A final job offer for this position is typically made within 40 days after the closing date of the announcement.

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