Government Information Specialist

The Privacy Compliance and Accountability Officer at Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) maintains the Privacy Compliance Assurance (PCA) Program and the auditing and continuous readiness review and remediation (C3R) activities required within VHA CAVHS for validating compliance with Federal privacy, research privacy, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and records management laws, regulations, and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Veterans Health Administration.

Major Duties: Works with the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer's Representative to ensure that contracts, purchase orders, or other acquisition documents include all the clauses needed to safeguard sensitive information, when appropriate, and reviewing to ensure that the Privacy Office is kept involved in the contracting process. This includes coordination with the facility Information Officer (ISSO) and other personnel to ensure the checklist meets requirements outlined in the VA Handbook 6500.6. Develops, in coordination with the facility Education Coordinator/Education Office or other designated office, a local level privacy training strategy that outlines the facility procedures for ensuring compliance with the annual privacy training requirement established by current VHA policy. Coordinates the completion of remediation activities as requested by Privacy Compliance Assurance (PCA). Monitors compliance with Federal statutes and regulations, VA regulations and policies, and VHA policies related to continued readiness, review and remediation activities for privacy, FOIA, records management and other associated programs according to VHA Directive 1605.03. Conducting continuous readiness review and remediation (C3R) activities, oversight of facility remediation actions and reporting of compliance status to facility leadership. Reviews and evaluates all programs covered by VHA Directive 1605.3, at the facility and outlying Community Based Outpatient Clinic accordance with the Directive to ensure compliance with national and facility policy, FOIA and records management policies. Conducts a monthly a monthly physical evaluation of a reasonable cross-section of facility operations in order to review operational compliance with privacy requirements. Coordinates facility responses to the FSA with Privacy, FOIS and Records Officers and completing and submitting the FSA for each program quarterly as required by PCA. Provides all documentation and other materials timely for audits by PCA. Completes and submits the Privacy FSA with Privacy, FOIA and Records Officers and completing and submitting the FSA for each program quarterly as required by PCA. All other duties assigned. Work Schedule: Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Government Information Specialist/PD047280 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Driver's License: A current, valid state-issued Driver's License is required for this position. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your current, valid state-issued Driver's License.

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.