Department:  Department of Homeland Security

Agency:  U.S. Secret Service

Job Announcement Number: GPA-TF270-09

 

Privacy Compliance Specialist

 

 

 

 

Who May Be Considered:

Government-Wide (Career, career-conditional status, or reinstatement eligibility). Veterans who are preference eligible’s or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after substantially completing an initial 3-year term of continuous active service may apply.

 

Indicate lowest grade acceptable.  Applicants who fail to indicate the lowest grade acceptable will only be referred for the highest grade for which qualified.

 

 

Job Summary:

 

Building on a Tradition of Excellence and Meeting the Challenges of the Future

 

The Secret Service is a premier law enforcement organization with two critical national security missions: protect our nation’s leaders and to conduct criminal investigations.  Our team members continue a tradition of excellence – whether investigating financial crime or protecting national and visiting foreign leaders.  In the Secret Service, we serve the country with duty, loyalty, justice, integrity and courage.

 

In the Secret Service, we:

·           Protect the President, the Vice President, and other leaders; investigate threats against them; and, safeguard their residences and other facilities

·           Plan and implement security designs for National Special Security Events

·           Investigate financial crimes including fraud, identity theft and computer-based attacks on banking or telecommunications infrastructure

 

Major Duties:

The selectee serves as a Privacy Compliance Specialist responsible for developing, coordinating, monitoring and implementation of compliance with Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act for the Secret Service.  The selectee is also responsible for providing assistance to the Disclosure Officer in the overall direction of the FOIA/PA Program.  Duties include:  plans, develops, and implements procedures to further the mission of the FOIA/PA Program provides advice and guidance on privacy compliance to operational entities on issues related to information collection, use and retention while working cooperatively with them to plan, communicate, set priorities, assign tasks and responsibilities, monitor and evaluate performance associated with various aspects of compliance with privacy laws and policies; monitors privacy compliance including the preparation and review of privacy impact assessments, system of record notices, statements, and reviews specific programs and privacy implementation efforts, and technological and administrative measures implemented to ensure the security of data systems; serves as a principal advisor to the Disclosure Officer on privacy compliance issues, and represents the Program at conferences and meetings; develops and further coordinates the operational process for the Privacy Act, E-Government Act, OMB initiatives, Privacy Impact Assessments, and Data Breach Notification procedures for the Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act (FOIA/PA) Program; communicates effectively to coordinate efforts between several offices, divisions, and programs in order to produce a single unifying program or project; coordinates efforts with internal and external customers to complete individual assessments, analyses and other related projects such as updating and developing Privacy Act System of Records Notices.

 

Qualifications:

 

Fully describe your duties and accomplishments under the work experience block of your application or on your resume.  List only education from an educational institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

 

If substituting education for experience, please provide copies of college transcript.

 

Candidates must meet the qualification requirements of the position no later than thirty (30) days after the closing date of the vacancy announcement.  The requirements are:

 

1)   Applicants must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks in a position no more than one (1) or two (2) grades lower (or equivalent) than the position to be filled; and

 

2)   Candidates must meet the experience and /or education requirements contained in the Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions.  To qualify:

 

At the GS-13 level:  One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level is required.

 

At the GS-14 level:  One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level is required.

 

Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to developing, coordinating, monitoring and implementing FOIA/PA.  To be creditable, specialized experience must at least be equivalent to the next lower grade level.

 

Graduate Education: Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.

 

Special Requirements:

 

Applicants must be U.S. citizens.

 

As a condition of employment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service law.

 

This position is critical-sensitive.  Completion of a full-field investigation is required before appointment.  Applicants must qualify for a top secret clearance.

 

All applicants tentatively selected for this position (except current Secret Service employees) shall be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.  Actual appointment will be contingent upon the receipt of a negative drug test result.

 

In addition, all applicants who are not currently employed in the law enforcement provision of FERS or the Civil Service Retirement System must be less than 40 years of age at the time of entrance on duty.

 

How Will You Be Evaluated:

SELECTIVE FACTOR(S): Not Required

 

*******************DESCRIBE HOW YOU MEET THIS FACTOR****************

When a Selective Factor(s) is required, applicants must clearly identify and separately document that they possess the Factor(s).  If a Selective Factor(s) is required and is not addressed separately, the applicant will be considered INELIGIBLE for the vacancy.

*******************DESCRIBE HOW YOU MEET THIS FACTOR****************

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION:

***IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED*** for this vacancy, applicants must submit a Supplemental Qualifications Statement describing ***separately for each Knowledge, Skill and Ability (KSA) listed in this announcement*** their experience, education, training, and awards.  Experience listed in the Supplemental Qualification Statement (KSA) should also be reflected in the work experience block of your application or your resume.  The first KSA is the quality ranking factor (the factor used in determining the best qualified applicants).  Those applicants who do not meet the quality ranking factor WILL NOT be referred to the selecting official.

 

1.  Knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies surrounding E-Government Act of 2002, particularly the Privacy Impact Assessments provisions in Section 208, and knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act, and other privacy statues, guidelines, policies and procedures in order to plan and conduct impact assessments, prepare guidance for Privacy Office compliance procedures and operations, and develop new procedures and guidance dealing with the applicability and impact on privacy of current and developing information technologies. 

 

2.   Knowledge of applied privacy policy and theory in the governmental sector, including identification of privacy enhancing operations required FISMA Trusted Agent system; and understanding of the form and function of a threshold analysis to promote privacy protections with in new and existing information systems.     

 

3.   Oral and written communications skills in order to write and analyze both legal and non-legal documents. 

 

BASIS FOR RATING:

You will be rated based on an evaluation of your experience and education as it relates to the qualification requirements and on your responses to the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) listed above.  Qualified candidates will be assigned a score between 70 and 100, not including points that may be assigned for veteran’s preference. 

 

To be considered well qualified under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) and the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP), an eligible applicant must have a minimum score of 85.0 on the rating criteria.  All applicants must also submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal (with at least a satisfactory rating), proof of eligibility, and your most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. For more information on CTAP/ICTAP, visit: http://www.opm.gov/ctap.

 

 

 

 

Benefits:

You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.

 

Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life

 

Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci

 

New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr

 

You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA

 

You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV

 

You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI

 

If you use public transportation, part of your transportation costs may be subsidized. Our human resources office can provide additional information on how this program is run.

 

Other Information:

When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.

 

*RELOCATION EXPENSES FOR TRANSFER ELIGIBLES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED FOR PAYMENT BY THE GAINING FACILITY WITH THE EXCEPTION OF CURRENT SECRET SERVICE EMPLOYEES.

 

How to Apply:

Applications for this vacancy should be received electronically via e-mail or facsimile (fax) BEFORE midnight Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement.  Unless otherwise stated in this announcement, all required supplemental application materials must be faxed and received within 48 hours of the closing date of the announcement (not including Saturdays, Sundays, or government holidays).  If you are unable to submit your application electronically, please contact the Personnel Division at (202) 406-6090, or, for hearing impaired applicants, TTY (202)406-5390, for assistance.  Applicants MUST CONTACT the Personnel Division PRIOR to the closing date in order to receive assistance.

 

All applicants must submit an OF 612, Optional Application for Federal Employment; or a resume; or any other application form, which includes all information required on the Federal application form.  Failure to submit the required documentation may result in your application to be removed from consideration for this announcement. 

Your application must include the following information:

JOB INFORMATION                                             

* Vacancy Announcement number and Title of the Position                               

PERSONAL INFORMATION                              

* Full name                                                                  

* Mailing address (with Zip Code)                                            

* Daytime phone number                                                        

* Social Security Number                                                     

* Country of citizenship (Most Federal jobs require United States citizenship)

WORK EXPERIENCE

* Job Title, salary, and dates of employment 

* Highest Federal civilian grade held, if applicable

* Duties and accomplishments

* Employer's name and address (indicate if we may contact your current supervisor)

EDUCATION

* High School name, city, state, and date of diploma or GED                           

* College/University names, city, and state                                  

* Major(s)                                                                   

* Type and year of degree(s) conferred

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

* Job-related training courses

* Job-related skills (e.g., foreign languages, computer software/hardware, etc.)

* Job-related certificates/licenses (current only)

* Job-related honors, awards, and special accomplishments (e.g., memberships in professional organizations, honor societies, leadership activities, public speaking, performance awards, publications) (Give dates)

 

NOTE: Applicants must also include a Declaration for Federal Employment, OF 306.  Further, applicants must respond to the required knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the vacancy announcement.  For your convenience, the Secret Service has included blank pages at the end of the electronic OF 612 http://www.secretservice.gov/forms/form_apply_profpos.pdf for your use in responding to the knowledge, skills, and abilities.

 

1.          You may submit your application via e-mail to the following address:

                                          jobs@secretservice.gov

 

After saving your completed application, e-mail the application using the instructions on the form (or as an attachment) to the e-mail address listed above. Enter the vacancy announcement number on the subject line of the e-mail.

 

2.                       You may submit your application by fax.  If you elect to do so, you should mark each page of your application with your name, social security number, and the appropriate vacancy

3.                       announcement number.  The fax numbers for the Secret Service Personnel Division application lines are:

                                                (202)406-6654

                                                (202)406-6574

                                                (202)406-9593

 

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: 

Veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and were separated under honorable conditions may be eligible for veterans' preference.  Additional information on veterans' preference may be found at http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.asp

 

Candidates who are applying as veterans who are preference eligibles or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after substantially completing an initial 3-year term of continuous active service, must submit a copy of their DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, within 48 hours of the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration.  If you are claiming 10-point veterans’ preference, submit a Standard Form 15, Application for 10-point preference, your DD 214, and a letter from the Veterans Administration documenting your 10-point veterans’ preference.  If you are

claiming 5-point veterans’ preference, submit a copy of your DD 214.

 

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES OR REINSTATEMENT ELIGIBILITY:

Candidates with Federal government transfer or reinstatement eligibility MUST submit a copy of their most recent SF 50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing their career or career-conditional status or reinstatement eligibility (tenure code and position occupied) by fax or e-mail within 48 hours of the closing date of this announcement. 

 

NOTE:  Applicants must submit the specific information requested in this vacancy announcement (i.e., the Supplemental Qualifications Statement and, as appropriate, proof of veterans preference, SF 50, and copy of college transcript).  Applicants who fail to submit all of the information requested in this vacancy announcement will NOT receive consideration for the position.

 

This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency by calling (202)406-5800.  The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

 

THE UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

 

Contact Information:

 

            Department of Homeland Security

            Phone: 202-406-6420

            Fax: 202-406-6654/202-406-6574/202-406-9593

            TDD: 202-406-5390

            E-mail: jobs@secretservice.gov

           

            Or Write:

            U.S. Secret Service

            Please email or fax.

            Washington DC 20223

            US

 

What to Expect Next:

Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.

 

 

EEO Policy Statement

 

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

 

 

Reasonable Accommodation

 

Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

 

 

Veterans Information

 

Veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and were separated under honorable conditions may be eligible for veterans’ preference. For service beginning after October 15, 1976, the veteran must have served the required length of time and have a Campaign Badge, Expeditionary Medal, a service-connected disability, or have served in the Gulf War between August 2, 1990, and January 2, 1992.

 

The Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) gives veterans access to job vacancies that might otherwise be closed to them. The law allows eligible veterans to compete for vacancies advertised under agency’s promotion procedures when the agency is seeking applications from outside of its own workforce.

 

To claim veterans’ preference, veterans should be ready to provide a copy of their DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other proof. Veterans with service connected disability and others claiming 10 point preference will need to submit Form SF-15, Application for 10-point Veterans’ Preference.

 

For more specifics on all veterans employment issues such as Veterans preference or special appointing authorities see the VetGuide.

 

 

Legal and Regulatory Guidance

 

Social Security Number - Your Social Security Number is requested under the authority of Executive Order 9397 to uniquely identify your records from those of other applicants who may have the same name. As allowed by law or Presidential directive, your Social Security Number is used to seek information about you from employers, schools, banks, and others who may know you. Failure to provide your Social Security Number on your application materials will result in your application not being processed.

 

Privacy Act - Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.

 

Signature - Before you are hired, you will be required to sign and certify the accuracy of the information in your application.

 

False Statements - If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.

 

Selective Service - If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.