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Summary The Office of Information and Policy (OIP) is responsible for processing Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act (FOIA/PA) requests for the offices of the Attorney General, Deputy Attorney General, Associate Attorney General and other senior leadership offices oath Department of Justice. Responsibilities The duties and responsibilities for a GS-0306-Government Information Specialist-9/11 generally include, but are not limited to, the following: Typical duties of the Government Information Specialist, may include: * Research Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) regulations, policies, and procedures to respond to inquiries or answer routine questions related to FOIA processes. * Make recommendations on standard policies and procedures to improve FOIA-related work processes. * Interact with colleagues and supervisors to accomplish the work of the office. * Prepare written correspondence according to established guides and manuals. * Locates and evaluates materials for FOIA requests. * Analyzes responsive records for disclosure under FOIA/PA statutes. The duties listed above are generally written for one grade level. If the position is advertised at multiple grades, the duties will be adjusted in difficulty, complexity, and level of supervision, for higher or lower grades, as appropriate. Organization may also add other duties as assigned once you are hired, based on what is included and allowed by the position description. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for the position of Government Information Specialist, at GS-0306-9/11, you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below. If you are a current or former government employee on a permanent appointment in the competitive service, you will need to demonstrate 1-year (52-weeks) at the next lower grade level, to meet the time-in-grade requirements for this occupational series and grade. Additionally, please ensure to submit an applicable SF50 (please refer to the "required documents" section for additional information). Specialized Experience: For the GS-09: You must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as meets 3 of the 4 following statements: 1) Coordinates information requests and respond to inquiries; 2) Researches laws, regulations, and other directives to ensure accurate interpretation of Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act (FOIA/PA) requests; 3) Evaluates and analyzes data and information prior to responding to inquiries or requests for information; 4) Prepares written materials; OR Education - Completion of a Master's degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.B. or J.D. Graduate education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. OR Combination of Experience and Education - A combination of Education and Experience. A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position if the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the FIRST year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. For the GS-11: You must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as meeting 3 of the 4 statements below: 1) Communicates and negotiates with requesters regarding FOIA/PA requests;2) Conducts record searches for responses to FOIA requests;3) Conducts research as required to determine FOIA/PA information to be released;4) Consults, as appropriate, with other government entities regarding responsiveness and releasability determinations; OR Education - A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or three full years of a progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.M., if related, such as a degree in an intelligence related field of study. You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by the closing date of this announcement, 12/05/2025. Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume. After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required of you. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement 12/05/2025 to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application. Education If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements, please see the statements below. If you are using education to qualify for this position, or education is required: You must submit a transcript, which may be unofficial, as long as it contains a full listing of courses, credit earned, grade and grade-point-average, subject area, degree(s) earned, and dates of award. Your transcript must come from a nationally accredited educational institution recognized by the Department of Education. Please do not submit electronic transcripts with documentation security protection. These may prevent our application system from accepting and processing the document. If submitting a foreign transcript, you must have the transcript reviewed by an approved foreign education review organization recognized by the Department of Education. Your transcript must also be in English or have an English translation included. Education must be reviewed and certified by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, in order for it to be creditable towards your qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from accredited institution. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website. If you are qualifying on foreign education, you MUST submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Transcripts must be uploaded with your application to verify education. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation. Additional Information Additional selections may be made from this announcement. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; Be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above based on the competencies listed above; and Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, 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. DOJ Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. The DOJ Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/reasonable-accommodation#policy Due Weight for Performance: You must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal, and A list of any awards (e.g. superior performance awards, special act or achievement awards, quality step increase, etc.) you received in the last 5 years. The selecting official will review this documentation during the overall selection process. Due weight for performance applies to federal and non-federal work. If you do not have your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation, please submit a statement as to why it is not available. Selective Service: If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov. Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs: The Fair Chance Act prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOJ employee or Federal contractor acting on its behalf has violated your rights under this Act, you may submit a written complaint within 30 days of the date of the alleged non-compliance directly to the hiring office using the contact information listed in the announcement. Note: In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201(b) certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance Act. This position is excluded from the bargaining unit.