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Summary This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, District 6-Eastern Regional Office in Nashville, Tennessee. Position will be responsible for the District's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) program, the Special Law Enforcement Commission (SLEC) program, and the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) data collection and provides direct assistance and advice to the Special Agent in Charge (SAC) and Supervisory Corrections Officer (SCO). Responsibilities Develops and refines the collection and analysis of statistics, departmental data, and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request information within their respective districts and also includes the Special Law Enforcement Commission (SLEC) program and the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) data collection. Ensures program compliance with stringent program regulations. Plans and carries out assignments based upon prescribed program objectives. Consolidates work efforts into useful responses, ensuring their relevancy, technical accuracy, and consistency with related requests/projects. Provides advice to the Special Agent in Charge (SAC), the Supervisory Corrections Officer (SCO), and other senior officials on the management of FOIA information collection, release of information and the tracking of requests, SLEC program objectives, and UCR data collection. Provides regular status updates to OJS Headquarters office regarding outstanding FOIA, SLEC, and UCR requests. Reviews information collected in response to data requests, determines the release of information based on laws and policies governing the release data. Assists in the development programs and recommends to the SAC, SCO, and senior officials concepts for dealing with change to achieve full and accurate data reporting and FOIA, SLEC, and UCR submissions with prescribed guidelines. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: (OPM Operating Manual, Qualification Standards). Minimum Qualifications for the GS-12 Grade Level: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: responsible for coordinating the collection, tracking, and processing of relevant data, such as statistical data or FOIA requests, in support of agency goals; interpreting legislation or advising management on guidelines, directives or circulars applicable to data collection, FOIA processing, The Privacy Act, information systems, or performance management; developing strategic goals and measures for the management or evaluation of agency programs; and representing management in public forums related to information collection or performance management. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date. Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472). Education Additional Information All new hires earn the beginning salary of their pay grade (Step 1). See 2024 Salary Tables and select the pay chart for Nashville, Tennessee. If no specific chart is listed for this geographic location, see the "rest of U.S." chart. CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp . LAND MANAGEMENT WORKFORCE FLEXIBILITY ACT: If applying under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act, you must provide documentation to support your eligibility (SF-50) and performance (references and/or performance appraisal). Under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) two groups of individuals are eligible to apply under this announcement: current and/or former employees serving or who have served under time-limited competitive appointments at land management agencies. Land Management Agencies include: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, and U.S. Forest Service. Current appointees: 1) must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency; 2) must have served under one or more time limited appointment(s) by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; AND 3) must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service. Former appointees: 1) must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency; 2) must have served under one or more time limited appointment(s) by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; 3) must have separated for reasons other than misconduct or performance; AND 4) must have performed at an acceptable level through the service period. SPECIAL APPOINTING AUTHORITY: Certain candidates may be eligible to apply under a special hiring authority including those for disabled individuals, Peace Corps employees, Foreign Service employees, veterans, etc. For more information, visit the following OPM websites: USAJOBS Information Center: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/; Vets Info Guide: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/. VOLUNTARY SEPARATION INCENTIVE PAYMENT: Former Federal Employees are required to indicate whether they received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) buyout in their previous employment with the Federal government, and are required to submit a copy of the applicable Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) regarding the VSIP. Most individuals who accept reemployment with the Federal government within 5 years of receiving the VSIP amount, must repay the gross amount of the separation pay prior to reemployment.