Records and Information Management Specialist

This position is in the Office of the Executive Secretariat Staff (ESS), under the Office of the Director, located in Rockville, MD, at the Indian Health Service (IHS) Headquarters. Incumbent provides expert advice and management of records issues related to the ESS, and the application of the appropriate policies in accordance with federal records management laws, regulations, and policies. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS-12 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level. Examples of specialized experience include: Experience performing records and information management functions, including applying Federal records management laws, regulations, policies, and National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) requirements. Experience managing records throughout their life cycle, including creation, maintenance, use, retrieval, safeguarding, retention, transfer, and disposition; reviewing records management practices for compliance and identifying deficiencies; and providing technical guidance or training to staff on records management requirements. Experience analyzing records management processes and recommending improvements to policies, procedures, electronic records practices, or recordkeeping systems. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.