This is a developmental GS-9 Government Information Specialist position located in the Privacy/Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Program Office, Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks. The position is part of a career ladder to GS-11 and performs progressively responsible duties involving Privacy, FOIA, PSETS, and FSA operations, including reporting, data analysis, program assessment, administrative operations, coordination, and evaluation.
Duties include but are not limited to: Provides support to the facility's Privacy/FOIA Officer (Govt. Information Specialist) by assisting in the assessment, development, implementation, coordination and evaluation of the facility's Privacy training presentations and tracking; privacy violations report in PSETS; and FOIA and ROI correspondence.
Assist with compiling, organizing, and creating the reports which are designed to monitor and document compliance with external audits, reviews, and consultative visits by Joint Commission, Facility Site Assessment, Privacy Compliance Assurance, and other federal government regulations. Ensures successful implementation and sustainment of Joint Commission standards according to policy guidance.
Conducts Facility Site Assessment (FSA) - quarterly reports (consolidating Privacy, Records Management, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Facility Complexity, and Privacy Research). Establishes and implements reporting processes for the appropriate accounting of all disclosures of privacy protected information made by the facility.
Ensures advance reports in preparation for internal and external reviews (i.e., Environmental Rounding, Joint Commission, FSA, Privacy Compliance Assurance (PSA) Consultative Audit), as well as, response reports (e.g., post-review action plans), are well prepared and address the identified pre-review documentation requests, and/or are specific and complete in response to post-review response questions or action items.
Demonstrates expert oral and written communication skills and the ability to teach and communicate concepts, ideas, and information to a variety of audiences to include patients, families, and staff members. Collects and summarizes data; identifies opportunities for improvement and presents findings on a monthly basis to appropriate committees.
Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, subject to change based on the needs of the facility. 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/PD033050 and PD033080 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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/.
TAMIKA.WEBB@VA.GOV · (910)916-2360
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $61722 – $97087/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-01.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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