Bureau of Land Management

Have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in Federal service with demonstrated experience in: records retrieval, storage, procedures, and policy.. Experience researching, interpreting, evaluating, and applying records regulations and policies in compliance with Federal Records Center (FRC) and National Archives records (NARA) schedules and policies.. Knowledge of National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) records retrieval/storage procedures and practices to manage various records administration program operations in collaboration with NARA and knowledge of records disaster recovery procedures and techniques.. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).. Tax Law Impact for PCS: Moving expenses reimbursement is a taxable benefit.

information management specialist

Duties <ul><li>Manage various records administration programs such as: training for office records managers and file custodians; processing National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) transfers/ retrievals/loans.</li><li>Implement/improve paperwork management codes, subject codes, recurring reports, forms management, and central records. Develop and manage state guidelines for access to information.</li><li>Collaborate with program staff and managers to develop records policy and procedures. Is the authority for such policy and procedures statewide.</li><li>Work with and train District/Field office records administrators in the development of District specific policy and WO and State Office records policies as they apply to District and Field Offices.</li><li>Recommend changes to existing policies and procedures as needed to improve program operations.</li><li>Develop/facilitate transition plans to ensure effective management of official records to a predominantly automated environment.</li><li>Identify records needs (automated and manual) and determine appropriate media; evaluate new technology; and conduct feasibility studies of old versus new technology.</li><li>Conduct long/short range planning for moving from manual to automated environments. Ensure user community has input to all phases of record systems design, implementation, and application.</li><li>Analyze and evaluate existing records systems on a regular basis (using Life Cycle Management [LCM] procedures and Automated Data Processing [ADP] technology) to determine current need and use.</li><li>Ensure adequate documentation is in place to support records integrity at judicial proceedings.</li><li>Monitor LCM policies for compliance when new record systems are created and integrated into existing automated and manual information systems.</li><li>Serve as a member of various project teams as necessary to provide records administration expertise, advice, and counsel. Provide advice and counsel to program staff, data stewards, and various management teams on records administration.</li><li>Serve as the statewide lead for Information/Data Sharing Agreements. Assist program leads in developing appropriate information exchange documents with other agencies and private users.</li><li>Coordinate activities with data administrators and data stewards to develop agreements that are implemented correctly, legally, and successfully.</li><li>Develop and conduct records administration training statewide (and at the WO and National Training Center as required) for both manual and automated records systems.</li><li>Provide backup support to the State FOIA and Privacy Act Specialist to receive, process, and monitor FOIA requests. Assist with implementing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the FOIA and Privacy Act.</li><li>Work with the Bureau, department, Solicitor, and other Federal contacts as necessary to fulfill designated roles and responsibilities. </li></ul>Requirements Conditions of Employment <ul><li>U.S. Citizenship is required.</li><li>Be sure to read the 'How to Apply' and 'Required Documents' Sections.</li><li>You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.</li><li>Direct Deposit Required.</li><li>Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.</li><li>Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. In addition, your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume.</li><li>May require a one year probationary period.</li><li>If selected for this position you will need to complete the Federal Information Systems Security Awareness (FISSA) training prior to start date. </li></ul>Qualifications In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. Specialized experience required to qualify at the GS-11 grade level: Have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in Federal service with demonstrated experience in: records retrieval, storage, procedures, and policy. Experience researching, interpreting, evaluating, and applying records regulations and policies in compliance with Federal Records Center (FRC) and National Archives records (NARA) schedules and policies. Experience providing records training to employees. Experience working with and in support of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). -OR- Have completed 3 full years of graduate level study or possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a field that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. -OR- have an equivalent combination of specialized experience and graduate level education described above. Specialized experience required to qualify at the GS-12 grade level: Have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in Federal service with demonstrated experience in: Records policy development, records operational management, establishing and managing both physical and electronic records and records filing systems in compliance with Federal records retention schedules, experience directing and training employees, experience interacting with internal and external entities, other agencies and stakeholders for the purpose of providing or receiving information. Knowledge of National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) records retrieval/storage procedures and practices to manage various records administration program operations in collaboration with NARA and knowledge of records disaster recovery procedures and techniques. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level. Education This position is covered under the 0308 series, OPM group qualification standards for Administrative and Management positions. There is no substitution of education and the GS-12 level. If using education to qualify, you must submit copies of all transcripts or a list of college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. See Required Documents section for more information. Additional information Relocation/Recruitment Incentive: This position is offering a Relocation/Recruitment Incentive, 20% of the annual salary. To be eligible for a Relocation Incentive, you must be a current Federal Employee and the selectee must be employed with the Federal Government and the selectees current duty location is more than 50 miles from the duty location of this position. To be eligible for a Recruitment Incentive, selectee must not be employed by the Federal Government. DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/lnteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well qualified for the position with a score of 90 or above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Travel and relocation expenses will be paid consistent with the Federal Travel Regulation, Chapter 302, and Departmental policy. Selectee will be responsible for tax obligations related to payments for moving expenses - 2017 Tax Cuts and Job Act, Public Law 115-97. Tax Law Impact for PCS: Moving expenses reimbursement is a taxable benefit. However, the The official worksite for the selectee is the duty station identified in this vacancy announcement. The selectee will typically report to this duty location on a regular and recurring weekly basis. The selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. If eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: or or <ul><li>A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. </li></ul>Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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