Supervisory Government Information Specialist (Deputy Division Chief)

To qualify for the Deputy Division Chief position [at the GS-15 grade, you must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Minimum Qualifications Specialized experience is demonstrated experience, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position. Experience must be in the normal line of progression or must be related to the work of the position advertised and must be reflected in resume.

To qualify for this position at the GS-15 grade level, candidates must meet the following specialized experience by the closing date of this announcement.

EXPERIENCE

Candidates must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-14) (obtained in either the public or private sectors).

This experience must include all of the following: Analyzing and processing complex Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) requests, including applying statutory exemptions and making disclosure determinations; AND Coordinating searches for responsive records and resolving complex records-processing, referral, consultation, or interagency issues; AND Providing technical review, quality assurance, guidance, mentoring, appeals support, litigation support, or comparable senior-level assistance involving FOIA/PA matters; AND Conducting detailed review of records and disclosure packages to ensure accuracy, segregability, appropriate redaction, foreseeable-harm analysis, and legally sufficient responses; AND Communicating complex FOIA/PA requirements, determinations, or processing issues to requesters, agency personnel, counsel, or other stakeholders; AND Planning and prioritizing staff work assignments, evaluating staff performance, and advising staff on technical and administrative matters of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA).

Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume. After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required of you.

You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement (11/04/2026) to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.

The major duties of the Deputy Division Chief position include, but are not limited to, the following: Assists in managing the direction and strategic oversight of the Division's programs and operations. Assists in implementing and monitoring ATF's information and privacy governance program. Directs the Division's day to day operations including approving work plans and products, and supervising Division staff. Provides policy advice to ATF management and Directorates regarding the Directorate's role.

Maintains case integrity, workload and deadline tracking, reporting, and effective use of FOIA case-management, redaction, records-search, and eDiscovery tools while supporting program improvements and special projects.