at Environmental Protection Agency in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Summary This position is in Region 5, Land, Chemicals and Redevelopment Division, Redevelopment and Program Services Branch, Internal Services Section. About Region 5 This is an office-centered position*—you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis. EPA offers work-from-home and work schedule flexibilities as described in the Benefits section. Responsibilities You will: Oversee, develop, and implement the organization’s Records and Information Management (RIM) and document control system. Develop long-range strategic goals and resource projects. Serve as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) on contracts or task orders needed to implement records management and other specified document control procedures. Serve as a technical expert in Records and Information and Management policies, practices, and processes. You will spend less than 25% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must submit a resume and required documents—see How to Apply section. #LI-DNI This position is designated as Moderate Risk and requires a background investigation. Unless an appropriate background investigation is already on record with the Office of Personnel Management, you must undergo a background investigation. All conditions of the pre-employment security process must be met before an official letter of employment can be issued with a report for duty date. You must meet time in grade requirements no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement. Qualifications NOTE: You must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. To qualify for the GS-13 level, you must have 1 year of full-time specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level defined as Assisting in implementing policies and procedures for managing records; reviewing and updating the organization’s records management plan; assist contracting representative for contracts or task orders in implementing records management procedures; research and provide technical advice and guidance on records management. Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of administrative security, information management and records management laws, policies, regulations and precedents Knowledge of electronic records management systems and database applications and requirements. Knowledge of analytical and evaluative techniques, methods and qualitative and quantitative measuring tools to evaluate RIM work operations and recommend improvements. Skill in performing Contracting Officer Representative (COR) duties. Knowledge of records management concepts, practices, policies, and procedures sufficient to develop and manage the organization’s Records and Information Management (RIM) program. 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. *If you have part-time work experience, read this: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures. Education Additional Information This position is in the bargaining unit. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at EPA. Our excellence can only be fully realized by staff who share our commitment to these values. Successful candidates are committed to advancing equity and inclusion in the Agency’s workplace and mission. We encourage applications from candidates with a variety of personal experiences, values, and worldviews that arise from differences of culture and circumstance. At EPA, diversity is a vital element in bringing a balance of perspectives to bear on every challenge we face. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce because we know that the individual strengths and abilities of our employees make us a stronger organization. The more inclusive our employee base is, the greater the variety of ideas that are generated, and the more representative we are of the nation we serve. To learn more about how EPA values and supports our diverse workforce, visit Equal Opportunity Employment at EPA. The area of consideration for this announcement is limited to eligible applicants in the commuting area. This means that you must currently primarily live or work in a geographic area in which you can reasonably be expected to travel back and forth daily to the work location stated in this announcement. If you are selected, travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid by EPA. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting to work in this position will be your responsibility. Are you a Displaced Federal Employee? If so, please read the Required Documents section and visit the EPA website for additional information on the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures NOTE: To be entitled to selection priority, you must be rated well-qualified (i.e., you must have a score of 87 or higher—see the How You Will Be Evaluated section).
