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Treasury, Departmental Offices

Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) Specialist

Washington, DC

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Announcement details

USAJOBS control number
891608200
Occupational series
0308

Summary

This position is located at Departmental Offices, Management CFO - Privacy, Transparency, and Records. As a Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) Specialist, you will serve as an analyst and subject matter expert providing technical guidance, oversight, and support to the Departmental Offices and Treasury bureaus to ensure compliance with PRA requirements, including the review, coordination, and approval of information collections in accordance with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations.

Responsibilities

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-13. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position. Provides technical expertise, guidance, and oversight in the implementation, administration, and evaluation of the Department-wide Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) compliance program to ensure adherence to applicable federal laws, regulations, and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) requirements. Reviews and analyzes information collection requests, supporting documentation, and related submissions to assess compliance with PRA requirements, identify deficiencies, and provide recommendations to facilitate the approval and renewal of information collections. Develops, evaluates, and recommends policies, procedures, guidance, and internal controls to strengthen PRA compliance, improve information collection processes, and promote consistent implementation of requirements across Departmental Offices and Treasury bureaus. Monitors and assesses Department-wide PRA activities, including the status of information collection approvals, renewals, and expiration dates, to identify compliance risks, recommend corrective actions, and support timely submission of required documentation. Collaborates with Departmental Offices, Treasury bureaus, program officials, and OMB representatives to coordinate PRA activities, resolve compliance issues, and provide technical assistance concerning information collection requirements and approval processes

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: For the GS-13 grade level, you must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes: Providing authoritative guidance on, and technical oversight over compliance with records and information management laws, with particular focus on the Paperwork Reduction Act.; AND Leading projects to strengthen compliance with records and information management laws, with particular focus on the Paperwork Reduction Act.; AND Monitoring, tracking and assessing agency compliance with records and information management program(s), with particular focus on the Paperwork Reduction Act.; AND Performing analysis to identify gaps in Paperwork Reduction Act compliance, making sound recommendations to address such gaps, and implementing strategies to ensure compliance and accountability. Specialized Experience for the GS-12, you must have one year (full 52 weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Providing guidance and technical assistance on compliance with records and information management laws and requirements, with particular focus on the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA); AND Participating in projects or initiatives designed to improve compliance with records and information management requirements, particularly those related to the Paperwork Reduction Act; AND Monitoring, tracking, and evaluating organizational compliance with records and information management programs and requirements, with particular focus on the Paperwork Reduction Act; AND Analyzing records and information management activities to identify potential gaps in Paperwork Reduction Act compliance and developing recommendations or corrective actions to improve compliance and accountability. 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 resumé. TIME-IN-GRADE: In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable: For the GS-13, you must have been at the GS-12 level for 52 weeks. TIME-IN-GRADE: In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable: For the GS-12, you must have been at the GS-11 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.

Requirements

Key Requirements: Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. All newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period. During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends, your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding. Must successfully complete a background investigation. Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required. All new hires will be required to comply with federal ethics laws. A review of financial or other interests may be conducted to determine if they create any real or apparent conflict of interests with official Treasury duties. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Please refer to the "Additional Information" section for additional Conditions of Employment.

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