Government Information Specialist (Privacy Officer)
may include, but are not limited to:
Implements, manages and monitors, the Privacy and FOIA programs. Distributes information, prepares facility-specific policy guidance, and reviews facility processes and workflow. Ensures information is appropriately safeguarded, used, and disclosed. Reviews contracts and other facility agreements for privacy and other appropriate language. Assesses the facility privacy posture through evaluation of the facility's collection, use, storage and maintenance of sensitive personal information. Advises management and staff on Title 38 U.S.C. Section 5701, 5705 and 7332, Privacy Act, FOIA and HIPAA requirements, policies, and procedures. Researches, analyzes, and responds to facility FOIA requests. Prepares responses to privacy inquiries from Congressional Offices, Human Resources, News Media, and requests related to HIPAA-privacy complaints in conjunction with the VHA Privacy Office. Provides assistance with the investigation of privacy-related inquiries and provides required information or materials. Processes complaints and investigates allegations of inappropriate activities related to facility privacy practices, using, accessing, disclosing or releasing individually-identifiable health information. Investigates data breaches, and suggest appropriate remediation. Enters privacy complaints, incidents and data breaches into the Privacy and Security Event Tracking System (PSETS). Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:
00 a.m. to 4:
30 p.m., subject to agency needs. Compressed/Flexible:
Not Authorized Telework:
Not Authorized Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
PD023860/Government Information Specialist (Privacy Officer) Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Relocation Incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidate. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements and must submit all requested documentation by the closing date of this announcement, 08/19/2020. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service.Your SF-50 must clearly demonstrate one year time-in-grade as required in the announcement. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-11 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Experience in positions that required knowledge and understanding of Title 38 U.S.C. Section 5701, 5705, and 7332, the Privacy Act and FOIA legislation and implementing regulations, HIPAA Breach Notification and Privacy Rules, Executive Orders, Federal and agency policies and procedures, case law, and precedent decisions related to information collection, disclosure, security, privacy, and protection; experience is positions that required knowledge of regulatory, licensing, and accrediting agency requirements, such as Joint Commission, Office of Special Counsel, and Office of Inspector General related to collection, use, maintenance, storage and release of health information; experience in positions that required knowledge of research processes and procedures related to protection of data, research regulations, court decisions, and VA/VHA policies; analyzing data collected from monitoring activities to identify trends and risks; and experience in positions that required implementing, managing and monitoring Privacy and FOIA programs You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Administrative Law Attention to Detail Compliance Customer Service Identity Management Information Assurance Integrity/Honesty Personnel Security and Safety Technical Competence Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
The work requires privacy walk-throughs throughout the facility, travel to surrounding CBOCs and visit to local Business Associates place of business or record storage locations, so there may be on certain days a lot of walking. Other than the limited amount of walking there are no unusual physical demands.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Implements, manages and monitors, the Privacy and FOIA programs. Distributes information, prepares facility-specific policy guidance, and reviews facility processes and workflow. Ensures information is appropriately safeguarded, used, and disclosed. Reviews contracts and other facility agreements for privacy and other appropriate language. Assesses the facility privacy posture through evaluation of the facility's collection, use, storage and maintenance of sensitive personal information. Advises management and staff on Title 38 U.S.C. Section 5701, 5705 and 7332, Privacy Act, FOIA and HIPAA requirements, policies, and procedures. Researches, analyzes, and responds to facility FOIA requests. Prepares responses to privacy inquiries from Congressional Offices, Human Resources, News Media, and requests related to HIPAA-privacy complaints in conjunction with the VHA Privacy Office. Provides assistance with the investigation of privacy-related inquiries and provides required information or materials. Processes complaints and investigates allegations of inappropriate activities related to facility privacy practices, using, accessing, disclosing or releasing individually-identifiable health information. Investigates data breaches, and suggest appropriate remediation. Enters privacy complaints, incidents and data breaches into the Privacy and Security Event Tracking System (PSETS). Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:
00 a.m. to 4:
30 p.m., subject to agency needs. Compressed/Flexible:
Not Authorized Telework:
Not Authorized Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
PD023860/Government Information Specialist (Privacy Officer) Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Relocation Incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidate. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements and must submit all requested documentation by the closing date of this announcement, 08/19/2020. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service.Your SF-50 must clearly demonstrate one year time-in-grade as required in the announcement. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-11 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Experience in positions that required knowledge and understanding of Title 38 U.S.C. Section 5701, 5705, and 7332, the Privacy Act and FOIA legislation and implementing regulations, HIPAA Breach Notification and Privacy Rules, Executive Orders, Federal and agency policies and procedures, case law, and precedent decisions related to information collection, disclosure, security, privacy, and protection; experience is positions that required knowledge of regulatory, licensing, and accrediting agency requirements, such as Joint Commission, Office of Special Counsel, and Office of Inspector General related to collection, use, maintenance, storage and release of health information; experience in positions that required knowledge of research processes and procedures related to protection of data, research regulations, court decisions, and VA/VHA policies; analyzing data collected from monitoring activities to identify trends and risks; and experience in positions that required implementing, managing and monitoring Privacy and FOIA programs You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Administrative Law Attention to Detail Compliance Customer Service Identity Management Information Assurance Integrity/Honesty Personnel Security and Safety Technical Competence Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
The work requires privacy walk-throughs throughout the facility, travel to surrounding CBOCs and visit to local Business Associates place of business or record storage locations, so there may be on certain days a lot of walking. Other than the limited amount of walking there are no unusual physical demands.
- Department:
0306 Government Information Specialist - Salary Range:
$81,723 to $106,245 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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