Supervisory Government Information Specialist

Supervisory Government Information SpecialistThe Supervisory Government Information Specialist:Oversees FOIA requests from intake through final response, including managing a personal docket, reviewing records, applying exemptions, conducting consultations, and drafting responses and correspondence.Supervises FOIA Office personnel by assigning work, establishing deadlines, conducting performance appraisals, and providing guidance, mentoring, training, and career development.Leads and manages the PHMSA FOIA program, developing and improving policies, processes, and procedures, and maintaining a comprehensive FOIA reference guide aligned with changes in law and policy.Serves as PHMSA's primary FOIA liaison with DOT's FOIA Officer and other modal administrations, while participating in Department-wide FOIA management meetings and coordinating on non-FOIA media and document-production matters.Acts as the primary FOIA program-management contact for internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies, international organizations, industry, educational institutions, news media, and the general public.The ideal candidate for this position is a senior level professional with demonstrated experience and extensive knowledge of FOIA rules, regulations and procedures that supplies them with the skill to oversee an agency-wide FOIA program, and related records management and privacy issues. Experience handling Exemption 4 consultations and with FOIAXpress is highly desired. Experience or training in the legal field is also highly desired.