United States Postal Service
External Publication for Job Posting 11178852

If this job requires qualification on an examination, the number of applicants who will be invited to take or retake the

examination may be limited.

Branch

Legal

Job Posting Period

12/08/2022 - 12/22/2022

Job Title

GOVERNMENT INFORMATION ASSISTANT

Facility Location

USPS HEADQUARTERS

475 LENFANT PLZ SW

WASHINGTON, DC 20260-0004

Position Information

TITLE: GOVERNMENT INFORMATION ASSISTANT

GRADE: EAS - 19

FLSA DESIGNATION: Non-Exempt

OCCUPATION CODE: 0306-0002

NON-SCHEDULED DAYS: Saturday/Sunday

HOURS: 08:00 A.M. to 05:00 P.M.

SALARY RANGE: 65,290.00 - 80,440.00 USD Annually

FINANCE NUMBER: 102645

BENEFIT INFORMATION: The salary will be based on previous experience, salary history, and current postal pay policies.

We offer excellent benefits including health and life insurance, retirement plan, savings/investment plan with employer

contribution, flexible spending, flextime scheduling of core work hours, annual and sick leave.

Background Check

The Inspection Service criminal background check is conducted using United States information resources only (e.g., FBI
fingerprint check, state and county checks). A criminal background check involves a 5-year inquiry for any location where
the individual has resided, worked or gone to school within the United States or its territories. As a result of this limitation,
the criminal background checks of individuals who have not resided in the United States or its territories for the preceding
5-years may not be considered complete. The Inspection Service may be able to process inquiries for U.S. Citizens only,
but only if their time spent out of the country was spent as: a trailing spouse or dependent of someone working for the U.S.
government (military or civilian), a missionary, a student attending school in a foreign country, a Peace Corps participant, or
as an employee of a U.S.-based employer/company. If the Inspection Service is unable to perform a complete background
check because of residency outside the United States, such individuals will be ineligible for Postal employment.

Functional Purpose

Reviews, responds, and maintains records requests for compliance with federal statutes and Postal Service regulations

including, but not limited to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Privacy Act of 1974 (PA).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Reviews and analyzes requests for information under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act

(FOIA/PA). Coordinates with mentor to makes initial recommendations to manager on the release or denial of information.

2. Prepares and coordinates simple and routine correspondence for initial FOIA requests, appeals, and final response

letters.

3. Reviews FOIA and Privacy Act appeals to determine the basis of the appeal and prepares routine cases for review,

including writing synopsis of issues, and processes requests.

4. Provides guidance to internal and external customers to clarify and resolve simple requests and provide status updates.

5. Reviews updated developments in the field of information disclosure in order to increase knowledge and gain proficiency;

including recent court and agency decisions, current legislative resolutions or problems encountered within the FOIA

program.

6. Performs administrative duties in support of the FOIA program, including but not limited to coordinating meetings,

preparing agenda items, preparing the daily attendance log, and coordinating the purchase of supplies and services.

7. Monitors and tracks the processing and receipt of requests; maintains and updates records and files housed in an

automated tracking system.

SUPERVISION

Manager of unit to which assigned.

*Reimbursement of relocation expenses will NOT be authorized*

**This position requires a NACI clearance. This process can take up to 6 weeks from the date the offer letter is

returned.**

This is a two-step application process requiring you to create a profile and submit an application for the position you are

applying for.

You will receive two email confirmations:

1. An email confirming your profile is complete.

2. After submitting your application you will receive a second email confirming your application has been successfully

submitted.

For information, please contact Cyril Johnson at Talent@usps.gov

The United States Postal Service has the following excellent and challenging employment opportunity for highly motivated
and innovative individuals. Successful candidates must demonstrate through a combination of education, training, and
experience the following requirements:

Requirements

1. Knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, and policy related to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the Privacy Act, and

the confidential treatment of Federal records.

2. Ability to communicate orally and in writing sufficient to advise managers, assist customers, and collaborate with other

government representatives.

3. Ability to review simple requests, interpret and apply policies, laws, regulations, and procedures; and to make

recommendations regarding the appropriate release of information.

4. Ability to use an automated tracking system.

Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening to meet the U.S. Postal Service's requirement
to be drug free. Applicants must also be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m., Central Time, of the posting's closing date. Applicants claiming veterans'
preference must attach a copy of member copy 4 (only) of Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form
214) or other proof of eligibility if claiming 10-point veterans' preference. The United States Postal Service (USPS) is an
equal opportunity employer. The USPS provides reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, interview, and/or
selection process, please make your request to the examiner, selecting official or local manager of Human Resources. This
request can also be made by someone on your behalf. Explain the nature of your limitations and the accommodation
needed. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

SPECIAL NOTE: Current career Postal Service employees are ineligible to apply to this posting.