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2008 ASAP FOIA/PRIVACY ACT TRAINING WORKSHOP

September 18-19, 2008
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Chicago, Illinois


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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


Job Announcements

  • Deputy Executive Director (1 Vacancy), GS-105-15, Social Security Administration, Woodlawn, MD
    The Social Security Administration (SSA) is seeking a highly qualified manager to become the Deputy Executive 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 and excellence in Freedom of Information Act processing. SSA is also in the center of the debate over the use and disclosure of the Social Security Number. Come be a part of leadership of this office!

    Click here to view a full copy of the announcement (SH206301)

    To fill out the online application for this position, please use the click here. 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.

  • 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

  • Operations Researcher Stf, Lockheed Martin, Virginia
    Job Code: E1354 / Requisition Number: 83251BR
    Click here to access the announcement
    Once you are on the site click on "All Jobs" then scroll down to the middle of the page and click on "Search Openings". Towards the bottom of the page in the "Keyword" box type the requisition number 83251BR, then click "Search".

  • 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.

    Online 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

  • Experienced Attorneys, GS 12/13/14/15, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington, D.C.
    Click here to access the announcement

  • Departmental Privacy Act Officer, GS-0343-15, Department of the Interior, Washington, DC
    Job Announcement Number: OS-JP-08-MM197442
    Click here to access the announcement

  • Program Analyst, GS-0343-14/14, Department of State, Washington DC
    Job Announcement Number: A-2008-0183
    Click here to access the announcement
    Job Announcement Number: A-2008-0171
    Click here to access the announcement

  • FOIA Analysts, Phacil, Washington, D.C.
    Click here to access the announcement

  • Freedom of Information & Privacy Acts Specialist, GS-0301-9/12, Dept. of Homeland Security
    Job Announcement Number: GPA-AP238-08
    Click here to access the announcement

  • Supervisory Program Analyst, GS-0343-14/15, Department of Veterans Affairs, Wash., DC
    Job Announcement Number: 103-121-08
    Click here to access the announcement

  • Program Analyst, YA-0343-1, Department of the Army, Washington, D.C.
    Job Announcement Number: NEHT08799802
    Click here to access the announcement

  • Management & Program Analyst (Privacy Program), GS-0343-14, Office of Personnel Management, Washington, DC
    Job Announcement Number: 08-238-SMO
    Click here to access the announcement

  • Senior FOIA Specialist, GS-0301-13/14, Dept. of Health and Human Services, Rockville, MD
    Job Announcement Number: HHS-PSC-2008-0113
    Click here to access the announcement

  • FOIA Initiatives Coordinator, GS-0301-14/14, Dept. of Justice, Washington, D.C.
    Job Announcement Number: NSD-08-345(TLS)MPP
    Click here to access the announcement

  • FOIA Analysts — Junior, Mid and Senior Level, GSS
    Click here to access the announcement

  • Management and Program Analyst, GS-343-11/12, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, D.C.
    Job Announcement Number: OM-2008-0133
    Click here to access the announcement

  • Supervisory Program Analyst, GS-0343-15, National Archives And Records Administration, Washington, D.C.
    Job Announcement Number: N 08-178
    Click here to access the announcement

  • FOIA and Privacy Act Specialist (one position), Executive Office, NSD-08-323(TLS)DEU, NSD-08-323(TLS)MPP
    Salary Range: $32,534-$62,593
    Grade Range: GS-7/9/11
    Opening Date: 5/13/08
    Closing Date: 5/25/08
    DEU (All Sources)
    MPP (Government)

  • Attorney Advisor, GS 905-13/14, Office of General Counsel, Reston, VA
    Job Announcement #OIG-08-22, Closing May 16, 2008
    Click here to access the announcement

  • Paralegal Specialist, GS 950-13/14, Office of General Counsel, Reston, VA
    Job Announcement #OIG-08-23, Closing May 16, 2008
    Click here to access the announcement

  • Management & Program Analys, GS-343-12/13, U.S. Department of Education
    The U.S. Department of Education, Regulatory Information Management Services (RIMS) has a vacancy for a Management & Program Analyst (GS-343-12/13) in the FOIA Service Center.
    Click here to learn more about the mission of RIMS.

    As a Management and Program Analyst, you will be responsible for working with a wide range of policies, regulations, and procedures and processes with a particular emphasis on The Freedom of Information Act and The Privacy Act (FOIA/PA), and the processing of FOIA and PA requests.

    Open Period: Friday, April 11, 2008 to Thursday, May 01, 2008.
    Click here to access the announcement

  • Supervisory Program Specialists (Information Analysis), U.S. Department of Agriculture
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture has 2 vacancies for Supervisory Program Specialists (Information Analysis), with a salary of $82,961.00 - 107,854.00 per year. The positions are located in USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Legislative and Public Affairs Office, in Riverdale, MD. The vacancy announcements will close on April 25.
    Click here to access the announcement

  • Management and Program Analyst, GS-0343-12/13
    The Office of Information Management in the United States Coast Guard is looking for a Management and Program Analyst, GS-0343-12/13 (FOIA/Privacy Specialist) to coordinate FOIA/Privacy matters with in its Management Programs and Policy Division in Washington, DC. Status applicants should refer to announcement number 08-0613R-HQRP-M1 and nonstatus applicants should refer to announcement number (DEU) 08-0613R-HQRP-D1 (closing date 4/8/08). Questions regarding this announcement may be directed to Dave Bannon (202) 475-5580.

    Merit Promotion 08-0613R-HQRP-M1
    Open DEU 08-0613R-HQRP-D1

  • Attorney — Corporate Law (LD-08-011X), U.S. Postal Service, Washington, DC
    Click here to access the announcement

  • FOIA Analyst or Administrative Specialist, Tampa Florida
    Click here to access the announcement

  • Program Specialist (FOIA/PA), TG-301-14, Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS)
    Vacancy #2008-0016
    Click here to access the announcement

  • Supervisory Program Analyst, GS-0343-14/14, Department Of State
    Job Announcement # A-2008-0088, Open Period: February 21 - March 6, 2008
    Click here to access the announcement

  • Program Analyst, GS-0343-14/14, Department Of State
    Job Announcement # A-2008-0099, Open Period: February 21 - March 4, 2008
    Click here to access the announcement

  • Public Affairs Specialist, GS-1035-12/13/14, Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services
    Job Announcement #: HHS-OS-2008-0227, 69,764.00+
    (position may be filled at 12 or 13 level with promotion potential to GS-14)
    Click here to access the announcement

  • Public Affairs Specialist, GS-1035-14/14, Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services
    Job Announcement #: HHS-OS-2008-0254, 98,033.00
    Click here to access the announcement

  • Lead Program Analyst, GS-0343-13/13, Department Of State
    Job Announcement # A-2008-0101, Open Period: February 13-27, 2008
    Click here to access the announcement

  • Freedom of Information (FOIA) Analyst, Washington, DC
    Click here to access the announcement

  • Regulatory Counsel, FDA
    The FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Office of Regulatory Policy, is seeking Regulatory Counsels to redact, for public disclosure, documents containing confidential information pertaining to human drugs. The successful candidate for this position will have a JD degree from an accredited law school, have excellent analytical and communication skills, be detail oriented, and have experience with information disclosure and privacy laws. Food and drug experience and/or scientific training or experience is desirable but not required. Salary range: GS 11-13, $55,706-$103,220. Submit a resume to Amy Garvin by fax (301-594-6197) or email (amy.garvin@.fda.hhs.gov).

  • Privacy Program Manager, GS-2210-14, U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
    Closing Date: January 15, 2008
    Click here to access the announcement

  • Freedom of Information Officer, HHS
    Click here to access the announcement

  • Data Use Agreements Senior Analyst, TMA Privacy Office
    Click here to access the announcement

  • Head, Personnel Security Division, TMA Privacy Office
    Click here to access the announcement

  • HIPAA Healthcare Analyst, TMA Privacy Office
    Click here to access the announcement

  • FOIA Analyst - Washington, DC, Data Management Group
    Click here to access the announcement

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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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