RELOCATION AUTHORIZED:
Relocation expenses reimbursed No

KEY REQUIREMENTS:
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U.S. citizen.

Suitable for Federal employment.

Registered for Selective Service, if applicable. (www.sss.gov)

You may be required to complete a financial disclosure (OGE-450).

Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the announcement closing date.

Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

This vacancy is advertised under 2 different announcements.  Please read the 'Who May Apply' section carefully to determine your eligibility.  If you are not eligible under this announcement, please see ACSD-2019-2019, Records and Information Management Specialist, GS-0308-09/11/12, CENSUS-DE-DD.

A probationary period may be required.

This position is ELIGIBLE for telework; additional criteria will be required (e.g., supervisory approval).

This is a BARGAINING unit position.

Relocation expenses may be paid.

Minimum Education Requirement:

Specialized Experience: For the GS-9, you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-7 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes: Interpreting records and information management procedures; advising management and staff on the proper disposition of hardcopy and electronic records consistent with policies and procedures; managing essential records, to include the identification of such records, establishing their protection, and access in support of continuity of operations. Providing technical guidance and assistance to staff in the operation of a records program and conducting analyses and providing advice on log of records going to and coming from Federal Records Centers.

OR

Master's or equivalent graduate degree

Specialized Experience: For the GS-11, you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-9 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes: Interpreting records and information management procedures; advising management and staff on the proper disposition of hardcopy and electronic records consistent with policies and procedures; managing essential records, to include the identification of such records, establishing their protection, and access in support of continuity of operations. Providing technical guidance and assistance to staff in the operation of a records program and conducting analyses and providing advice on log of records going to and coming from Federal Records Centers and applying a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative records and information management methods for the assessment of program effectiveness or the improvement of records management processes and systems.

OR

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

or

3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree

OR

LL.M., if related

Specialized Experience: For the GS-12, you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes: Interpreting records and information management procedures; advising management and staff on the proper disposition of hardcopy and electronic records consistent with policies and procedures; managing essential records, to include the identification of such records, establishing their protection, and access in support of continuity of operations. Providing technical guidance and assistance to staff in the operation of a records program and conducting analyses and providing advice on log of records going to and coming from Federal Records Centers and applying a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative records and information management methods for the assessment of program effectiveness or the improvement of records management processes and systems. Managing the proper disposal of sensitive records or materials in compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance. Screening records to determine the proper disposition and coordinating records management training for staff.

Education is not substituted for this grade level.

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.

The following links provide information on various hiring authorities that may enable you to apply through merit assignment procedures, or be eligible for a non-competitive appointment.

• VRA 
• VEOA 
• 30% or more disabled
• Persons with Disabilities
• CTAP
• ICTAP

The Department of Commerce provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. TTY users can contact the Human Resources Office via the Federal Relay Service, 1-800-877-8339.

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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. If you meet the minimum qualifications stated in the job opportunity announcement, we will compare your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation to your responses on the scored occupational questionnaire (True/False, Yes/No, Multiple Choice questions). Your resume and/or optional cover letter must support your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire, or your score may be lowered. The best-qualified candidates will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview.

Due weight shall be given to performance appraisals and awards in accordance with 5 CFR § 335.103(b)(3), during the interview/selection process conducted by the hiring manager.

The scored occupational questionnaire will evaluate you on the following competencies; please do not provide a separate written response:

• Knowledge of the practices and procedures of a records management program and National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) policies.
• Knowledge at a level to serve as an expert in the application of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative RIM methods for the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness or the improvement of complex management processes and systems.
• Ability to manage a team responsible for providing records management services to an organization.
• Ability to communicate in person and in writing.

We recommend that you preview the online questions for this announcement before you start the application process.

To preview questions please click here.

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Drug test required No