Records and Information Management Specialist

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This position is located in the Department of Housing and Urban Development , Office of the Chief Administrative Officer .

If you do not meet any of the categories listed below, you may wish to apply under announcement 26-HUD-12993750-P which is open for any U.S. citizen to apply. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply

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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, inclusive 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Imagine a government agency where fully digital work flows replace outdated forms and paper-based processes; or where critical information is accessible to those who need it, available for public scrutiny when appropriate, and fully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 impactHUD's Office of Administration is the place for you!

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.

As a Records and Information Management Specialist , you will:

• Serve as Subject Matter Expert and manage archived records in Recordkeeping system and provide guidance and support to HUD offices in their compliance with federal regulations related to managing electronic records in electronic recordkeeping systems.
• Provide advice and guidance to records liaisons and records custodians on records management lifecycle requirements.
• Create, conduct and coordinate records management training for agency staff.
• Implement and train program records management liaisons in the compliant execution of HUD's e-Mail Records Management program implementing the National Archives and Records Administration approved Email Records Management approach.
• Perform analytical and technical work involved in the various phases of records lifecycle; creation/collection, storage, management, maintenance, disposal, and transfer.

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Conditions of employment

The official duty station for this position will be in Alexandria, Virginia. Failure to report to duty at this location may be grounds for a disciplinary action, including removal.

Key Requirements:

• Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
• A probationary or trial period may be required. Continued employment is contingent upon supervisory certification that continued employment will benefit the Federal Service; the certification will occur no less than 30 days before the end of the probationary/trial period.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation.
• 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.
• Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
• Please refer to "Additional Information Section for additional Conditions of Employment."

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 level includes:

• Advising on record management policies and procedures; AND
• Oversight of records maintenance and disposition.; AND
• Participating in projects and analyzing information to develop recommendations; AND
• Developing records management training and guidance.

For the GS-12 grade level, you must have one year (52 full 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 level includes:

• Performing evaluations of records and information management programs AND
• Reviewing records retention schedules, standard operating procedures, and record series inventory forms; AND
• Performing project management including developing project milestones and deadlines, identifying requirements and providing analytical information.

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-13 you must have been at the GS-12 level for 52 weeks.

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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

OTHER INFORMATION:

• We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
• Relocation expenses will not be paid.
• Relocation incentive will not be paid.
• Recruitment incentive will not be paid.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• This position is Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
• HUD offers alternative and flexible work schedules.
• This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies for similar positions across HUD. During the online application process, you will be asked to specify if you would like your application information shared with other hiring managers in the Program Office listed in this announcement or in other HUD Program Offices. Opting to share your application information will not impact your application for this announcement, nor will it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (CONTINUED):

HUD employees are subject to a number of government-wide and HUD specific ethics laws and regulations, including restrictions on working in a real estate related business, and having Section 8 tenants, along with other prohibited interests and activities. To review applicable ethics rules and HUD specific restrictions, please visit

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:

If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here:

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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