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Supervisory Government Information Specialist
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety AdministrationWashington, DC · full time · Management
$143,913 – $197,200
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This supervisory role manages a federal agency's Freedom of Information Act program, overseeing staff, handling FOIA requests from receipt to response, and developing policies and procedures. The position suits experienced FOIA professionals ready to lead an entire compliance operation and represent the agency to internal and external stakeholders.
Our summary, not Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- U.S. citizenship and federal employment eligibility
- One year of experience at the grade level below (GS-13 for GS-14 applicants; GS-14 for GS-15 applicants)
- Experience managing an organization-wide FOIA or public records program
- Experience doing legal research and working with lawyers on executive-level reports
- Experience analyzing and incorporating court decisions and legal changes into organizational policies
- Experience directing staff, setting priorities, and managing budgets
- Experience establishing organizational goals and designing metrics to measure success
Nice to have
- Experience handling Exemption 4 consultations
- FOIAXpress experience
- Legal field training or experience
- Experience leading projects to replace or update tracking systems