Supervisory Privacy Specialist

Major Duties (Job Description)

• HUD's Mission The mission of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is to foster strong communities by supporting access to quality, affordable housing, expanding the housing supply, and unlocking homeownership opportunities for the American people. The Department is committed to furthering the promise of self-sufficiency in every American while promoting economic development to revitalize rural, tribal, and urban communities across the country. This position is located in the Office of Administration, where you can ignite your career in public policy and information management with the only federal agency dedicated to ending homelessness and building strong communities across America. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) gives the most vulnerable Americans the opportunity to thrive and succeed. HUD's Office of Administration (OA) propels that mission by giving HUD programs what they need to work faster, smarter, and better. Imagine a government agency where fully digital work flows replace outdated forms and paper-based processes; or where critical information is accessible to those who need it, available for public scrutiny when appropriate, and fully protected from unauthorized access, in real-time. Envision what the government of the future should be: agile, responsive, efficient, accountable. HUD's Office of Administration is making that vision a reality every day, because the vulnerable and homeless deserve no less. Join us in inventing the future of government today. Successful candidates to this one-of-a-kind team will be versatile leaders who: Enjoy the challenge of a diverse portfolio Thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic team environment Are ready to learn and grow through innovation and risk-taking Have a passion for getting it done Welcome opportunities to hone and broaden their subject matter expertise and to advance and diversify their careers at every level If you are passionate about good government, excited about innovating, craving technology solutions, and want to have fun while having an impact--HUD's Office of Administration is the place for you! The official title of this position is Supervisory Government Information Specialist. As a Supervisory Privacy Specialist, you will: Plan, manage, organize and supervise all operations and activities of the Privacy Division, which is comprised of professional employees. Ensure HUD compliance with the Privacy Act (PA) of 1974, in the collection, maintenance, use, disclosure, dissemination and disposal of personal information about individuals in relation to HUD programs and activities. Develops and oversees implementation of policies and programs required by law for public access to agency information under the personal records under the Privacy Act (PA). Advises the Senior Agency Official for Privacy (AOP), Chief Privacy Officer, and other senior staff on privacy policies; legislation, regulations and HUD policy initiatives that implicate privacy; novel and complex privacy legal issues; the privacy program; and contracts and data sharing arrangements.

Qualification Summary

You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Specialized Experience: For the GS-15, you must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes: Formulating and implementing policies and procedures to ensure organizational compliance with the Privacy Act; AND Providing interpretations of legal or regulatory guidance related to the Privacy Act; AND Leading operational projects designed to monitor, track and report on compliance with organizational privacy policies; AND Serving as an agency representative on privacy matters in public or Congressional interactions The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume. Time-in-Grade: In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable: For the GS-15 you must have been at the GS-14 level for 52 weeks. Time After Competitive Appointment: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment.