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| 2009 ASAP FOIA/PRIVACY ACT TRAINING WORKSHOP September 21-23, 2009 Chicago, Illinois |
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December 2008 Report to Congress On April 27, 2009, ASAP sent a letter to The Honorable John Berry, Director, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, requesting reconsideration of the position set forth in its December 16, 2008 report submitted to Congress pursuant to the OPEN Government Act of 2007. ASAP feels that OPM's position falls short of Congress' objectives and is at odds with the Administration's emphasis on transparency and the FOIA.
Click Here for OPM's December 16, 2008 Report (Report shown is addressed to The Honorable Richard B. Cheney. The same report was also sent to The Honorable Nancy Pelosi.) |
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E.O. 12958, As Amended The PIDB will solicit public input concerning recommendations and proposed revisions to the classification and declassification policies found in Executive Order 12958, as amended, "Classified National Security Information" at a July 8 meeting in Washington, D.C. Click Here for the Announcement and Federal Register Notice. |
Upcoming ASAP ProgramsASAP Annual Symposium & Training ConferenceDecember 1-2, 2009 Walter E. Washington Convention Center - Washington, D.C.
Preliminary Registration Fees: More information will be posted as soon as it is available.
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About ASAP
The American Society of Access Professionals (ASAP) is a nongovernmental, independent, educational, not-for-profit association. It was founded in 1980 by concerned federal government employees and private citizens working in the fields of information access through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the Privacy Act (PA), and laws and regulations.
ASAP was founded as a professional forum dedicated to bringing government FOIA and Privacy Act personnel in touch with the requester community. The requester community includes private citizens, law firms, businesses, media and nonprofit organizations; it is not a government agency.
ASAP is the leading organization providing quality professional educational programs. ASAP draws upon the highest caliber of government FOIA and Privacy instructors along with known experts in the public requester field to teach and discuss common problems in an open-dialogue forum. Tremendous insight and education are attained by both sides as each learns from the perspective of the other.
ASAP takes great pride in its programs, which have been cited consistently for their content excellence and for providing the opportunity to network with others across the United States and beyond. ASAP programs have something for everyone, from technical sessions to open forum discussions to informal gatherings where members and participants make some of their most important and long-lasting contacts. Learning — updating — enhancing skills — cost effective programs — these are just some of the reasons why our participants keep returning to ASAP programs year after year.
Who are ASAP Members?
ASAP members come from all walks of life. They are:
- FOIA/PA and access professionals throughout the United States and Canada
- Federal state, local, and foreign government officials concerned with FOIA releases, information privacy, and electronic records
- Faculty and staff of colleges and universities
- Attorneys and paralegals
- Journalists
- Not-for-profit public interest organization personnel
- Government contractors
- Businesses whose records are held by the Federal government
- Librarians
- Privacy advocates
- Privacy Compliance Specialist, GS-301-13, Dept. Of Homeland Security, Washington DC
Job Announcement Number: ST-090001G
Click here to access the announcement - Privacy Compliance Specialist, GS-301-13, Dept. Of Homeland Security, Washington DC
Job Announcement Number: ST-090001H
Click here to access the announcement - FOIA and Privacy Act Specialist - DEU, GS-0301-12/13, Dept. Of Justice, Washington, DC
Job Announcement Number: NSD-09-378(TLS)DEU
Click here to access the announcement - FOIA and Privacy Act Specialist - MPP, GS-0301-12/13, Dept. Of Justice, Washington, DC
Job Announcement Number: NSD-09-377(TLS)MPP
Click here to access the announcement - Privacy Compliance Specialist, GS-301-13/14, Dept of Homeland Security, Washington, DC
Job Announcement Number: GPA-TF270-09
Click here to access the announcement - Experienced Attorney Advisor, GS-905-13/14/15, U.S. Department of Justice, Antitrust Division
Click here to access the announcement - Senior Document Reviewer, Phacil, Landover, MD
Click here to access the announcement - FOIA Analyst, Phacil, Washington DC
Click here to access the announcement - FOIA/Privacy Act Specialist, GS-301-13, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Washington, DC
Job Announcement Number: HQ09C0151
Click here to access the announcement - Management and Program Analyst, GS-0343-12/13, Dept of Homeland Security, Wash DC
Merit promotion: 09-1905-HQ-RP-M
DEU-Open: 09-1905-HQ-RP-D - Attorney-Advisor (Privacy/FOIA), GS-905-14/15, Dept of Homeland Security, Washington DC
Job Announcement Number: DHSHQ09-2030DE
Click here to access the announcement - Privacy Officer, GS-0301-12/13, Department Of Agriculture, Washington DC
Click here to access the job announcement #W-ECIMS-2009-0009
Click here to access the job announcement #W-ECIMS-2009-0010 - Public Affairs Specialist, GS-1035-12/13, Department Of Homeland Security
Come work with the best! The Department of Homeland Security Privacy Office is recruiting a Public Affairs Specialist (Associate Director for Communications) at the GS-1035-12/13 level to develop a comprehensive outreach program to improve public awareness of the Privacy Office mission and objectives, and to promote a culture of privacy awareness at the Department of Homeland Security. The full performance level is a GS-14. The vacancy opened today and will close April 22, 2009. The vacancy is posted on USAJOBS and the announcement numbers are DHSHQ09-2028DE (All Sources) and DHSHQ09-2028MP (Status Candidates).
Click here to access the announcement - Privacy Analyst, GS-301-9/11, Department Of Homeland Security
Come work with the best! The Department of Homeland Security Privacy Office is recruiting two Privacy Analysts at the GS-301-9/11 level to work closely with Senior Privacy Office officials on an array of domestic and international privacy issues. The full performance level is a GS-12. The vacancy opened today and will close April 13, 2009. The vacancy is posted on USAJOBS and the announcement number is DHSHQ09-2026DE.
Click here to access the announcement - Supervisory Program Analyst, GS-343-15/15, Department of State, Washington DC
Job Announcement Number: A-2009-0107 / A-2009-0106
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- USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Supervisory FOIA Program Specialist (Information Analysis)
Job Announcement Number: 28LP-2009-0005
Click here to access the announcement - USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Supervisory FOIA Program Specialist (Information Analysis)
Job Announcement Number: 9LP-2009-0009
Click here to access the announcement - Regulatory Counsel, GS-0301-11/12, Dept Of Health And Human Services, Silver Spring, MD
Job Announcement Number: PH-NF-09-248544
Click here to access the announcement - FOIA/PA Specialist, YA-0301-02, Department Of Defense, Arlington, VA
Job Announcement Number: D92103
Click here to access the announcement - Program Analyst (FOIA), GS-343-14/14, Washington DC
Job Announcement Number: A-2009-0079
Interested applicants can find the entire annoucement and how to apply procedures at the following links: (All Sources) (Status) - Supervisory Information Technology Specialist, GS-2210-14/14, Dept. of State, Wash. DC
Job Announcement Number: A-2009-0068
Click here to access the announcement - Lead Program Analyst, GS-0343-13/13, Department of State, Washington DC
Job Announcement Number: A-2009-0063
Click here to access the announcement - Director, Office of Government Information Services, ES-0301-00/00, College Park, MD
Job Announcement Number: SES 09-01
Application Deadline: February 27, 2008
Click here to access the announcement - Document Reviewer, Phacil, Landover, MD
Click here to access the announcement - Program Analyst (Privacy Officer) - Status, Dept. of State, GS-0343-14/14, Washington DC
Job Announcement Number: A-2009-0035
Click here to access the announcement - Program Analyst (Privacy Officer) - All Sources, Dept. of State, GS-0343-14/14, Washington DC
Job Announcement Number: A-2009-0036
Click here to access the announcement - Management Analyst, GS-0343-13, US Office Of Personnel Management, Washington DC
The primary purpose of the position is to manage and provide advice, analysis and leadership support necessary for OPM to fulfill Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) information collection program requirements. The position is for the new and mid-career professional who has a great deal of experience in managing information collection related activities for the Paperwork Reduction Act.
The salary range is $82,961-$107,854 per year.
Job Announcement Number: 08-326-SMO
Click here to access the announcement - Program Analyst, GS-0343-07/09, Department Of State,Washington DC
Job Announcement Number: A-2009-0009
Click here to access the announcement - Program Analyst, GS-0343-07/09, Department Of State,Washington DC
Job Announcement Number: A-2009-0008
Click here to access the announcement - Program Analyst, GS-0343-11/12, Department Of State,Washington DC
Job Announcement Number: A-2009-0019
Click here to access the announcement - Program Analyst, GS-0343-11/12, Department Of State,Washington DC
Job Announcement Number: A-2009-0020
Click here to access the announcement - Program Analyst (FOIA), GS-0343-14/14, Department Of State, Washington DC
Job Announcement Number: A-2009-0006
Click here to access the announcement - Program Analyst (FOIA), GS-0343-14/14, Department Of State, Washington DC
Job Announcement Number: A-2009-0007
Click here to access the announcement - FOIA/PA Assistant (OA), GS-0303-05/07, Department of Homeland Security, Washington DC
Job Announcement Numbers: LAG-FOI-218597-SB-779 and LAG-FOI-218575-SB-778
Vacancy Announcements are Open until November 12, 2008
Click here to access the announcement - Privacy Analyst, GS-301-9/11, Department of Homeland Security, Rosslyn, VA
Job Announcement Number: DHSHQ09-2004 / Vacancy is open until November 7, 2008
Click here to access the announcement - Field Application Specialist, Privasoft, Washington D.C.
Click here to access the announcement - Attorney Advisor (Information Law), SV-0905-I/K, Dept. of Homeland Security, VA & DC
Job Announcement Number: TSA-08-1123
Click here to access the announcement - Paralegal Specialist (FOIA/PA), GS-0950-09/11, Dept. of Homeland Security, Washington DC
Job Announcement Number: LAG-FOI-211714-SB-757
Click here to access the announcement - Program Analyst, YA-0343-1/2, Department of the Army, Alexandria, VA
Job Announcement Number: NEHT08799802R
Open Period: September 11, 2008 to October 01, 2008
Click here to access the announcement - Freedom of Information Specialist, GS-0301-09/11/12, USDA, Washington DC
Job Announcement Number: W-ECIMS-2008-0012
Click here to access the announcement - Freedom of Information Specialist, GS-0301-09/11/12, USDA, Washington DC
Job Announcement Number: W-ECIMS-2008-0007
Click here to access the announcement - Program Analyst (E-Records), GS-0343-14
Open Period: July 16, 2008 - July 30, 2008
Click here for the entire announcement and how to apply procedures. - Freedom of Information Specialist, GS-0301-09/12, Department of Health and Human Services
Job Announcement Number: HHS-PSC-2008-0128
Click here to access the announcement - Supervisory Social Insurance Specialist (1 Vacancy), GS-105-15, Social Security Administration, Woodlawn, MD
The Social Security Administration is seeking a highly qualified manager to become a division director in the Office of Public Disclosure (Privacy and Freedom of Information Office). This position is an amazing opportunity to work in an agency known for rigorous privacy protection, excellence in Freedom of Information Act processing, and being in the center of the debate over the use and disclosure of the Social Security Number. Come be a part of our team!To view a full copy of the announcement (SH200262), please visit www.usajobs.gov and search using the following information:
Agency: Social Security Administration
Location: Woodlawn, Maryland
To fill out the online application for this position, please use the Online Application link provided below. You will be asked a series of questions and will have the chance to upload application materials from your computer. Be sure to click "Submit My Answers" to finalize your application. - Program Analyst (FOIA), GS-0343-14, Department of the Interior, Washington, DC
Job Announcement Number: OS-08-JP-198878 / Closing Date: July 16, 2008
Click here to access the announcement - FOIA Analysts, Phacil, Washington, D.C.
Click here to access the announcement - FOIA Analysts — Junior, Mid and Senior Level, GSS
Click here to access the announcement - Freedom of Information (FOIA) Analyst, Washington, DC
Click here to access the announcement
For advertising: Send job announcements to asap@bostrom.com
ASAP Programs & Benefits
TRAINING SERIES - This "nuts & bolts" program is a series of one-day seminars on the FOIA and PA. The first day serves as an entry level program or refresher course, covering comprehensive overviews of each Act. The second and third days are designed to cover more advanced topics. The series is usually held in the Washington, D.C. area in late spring or summer.
ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM - Assuming a basic familiarity with the FOIA and PA, the two-day Symposium addresses policy issues, airs current controversies, and explores information disclosure frontiers. This program is usually held in the Washington, D.C. area in late fall or early winter.
BUSINESS INFORMATION DAY PROGRAM - Program content concentrates on business information - the issues and procedures associated with Exemption 4. There are lectures, panel discussions and even role-playing with a hypothetical. This program usually immediately precedes or follows the Annual Symposium.
NATIONAL TRAINING CONFERENCE (NTC) - This program was created to bring educational opportunities beyond the Washington, D.C. area. The program combines "nuts & bolts" type training topics with the thought - provoking and practical issues associated with FOIA and Privacy Act processing and requesting. A special feature of the program is concurrent breakout sessions for individual agencies, thereby giving personnel a unique opportunity for Questions & Answers as they pertain to their own agency policies. The program is usually two or three days depending upon the venue. The venue is rotated throughout the nation with the program typically held the first week in March.
FOOD-FOR-THOUGHT LUNCHEON SEMINARS - ASAP sponsors four to six luncheon seminars each year highlighting a specific FOI or Privacy topic or issue. Speakers and topics vary according to interest levels and have included high profile members of the judicial branch, congressional staffers, journalists, new or proposed regulations, Web page content, appeal processes, etc. The program is designed to attract 20-50 people in an informal setting, conducive to questions and answers. ASAP underwrites the major costs of this program.
NEWSLETTER - ASAP publishes a newsletter for its members that provides information about upcoming and recent ASAP events, insights, and information about changes in the laws, court decisions.
JOB BANK - ASAP maintains an informal job bank. From time to time, ASAP receives job opening notices from federal agencies that are in turn distributed to members who have signed up to be on the distribution list. When time allows, job notices are also publicized in the newsletter and distributed at various events.
DISCOUNTS - Members receive substantial discounts on ASAP educational programs.
CREDIBILITY - Benefit by belonging. All members agree to abide by the Statement of Principles and help develop the vision and shape the future of information access and privacy.
NETWORKING - Members take advantage of the relationships they build with other access professionals.
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