Government Information Specialist (FOIA Specialist)

This position is located at Departmental Offices,Management CFO - Privacy, Transparency, and Records. As a/an Government Information Specialist (FOIA Specialist), you will be responsible for the intake, initial review, and coordination of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act requests within DO, supporting the administration and implementation of the FOIA within Treasury.

The Office of Privacy, Transparency and Records (PTR) leads Treasury's administration of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Privacy Act. PTR serves as the principal office responsible for administering and overseeing Treasury-wide implementation of the Department's FOIA program on behalf of the Chief FOIA Officer, prepares department-wide reports on program administration, operates the FOIA program of Departmental Offices (DO), and acts as the Treasury-wide resource for all Treasury Bureaus. As a Government Information Specialist (FOIA Specialist), you will: Support the administration and implementation of the FOIA and the Privacy Act within Departmental Offices, including the handling, tracking, and coordination of requests, consultations, and administrative appeals. Assist in ensuring requests are appropriately received, documented, assigned, and managed in accordance with applicable statutory requirements, regulations, policies, and procedures. Coordinate the intake and initial management of FOIA and Privacy Act requests, consultations, and appeals received by DO. Responsibilities include reviewing incoming requests for completeness, identifying requests requiring clarification or perfection, preparing acknowledgment letters and other correspondence, and researching and facilitating the timely routing and assignment of search taskers to the appropriate program office record custodians. Manage and coordinate case management activities throughout the request lifecycle, including:- Intake: Perform FOIA Requester Service Center functions, including receiving and logging requests, entering and maintaining case information, managing records in the FOIA case management system, and routing request for appropriate action.- Case Management: Coordinate request perfection, clarification, acknowledgment, assignment, tracking, and follow-up activities. Communicate directly with requesters, program office record custodians, and other federal entities to facilitate timely and accurate handling of requests.- Processing Coordination: Monitor case progress, coordinate with program offices and FOIA processing personnel, maintain case documentation, and assist in preparing complete case files for review and subsequent processing or determination. Apply knowledge of the full FOIA request lifecycle, including document review, redaction, and disclosure processes, to facilitate effective case management and coordination. Monitor request status, identify outstanding actions and potential delays, and provide administrative and technical support to facilitate compliance with applicable FOIA and Privacy Act requirements. Assist in maintaining accurate case records, preparing reports, and identifying opportunities to improve intake and case management procedures.

Key Requirements: Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. All newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period. During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends, your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding. Must successfully complete a background investigation. All new hires will be required to comply with federal ethics laws. A review of financial or other interests may be conducted to determine if they create any real or apparent conflict of interests with official Treasury duties. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Please refer to the "Additional Information" section for additional Conditions of Employment.