at Environmental Protection Agency in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Summary This position is in Region 5, Mission Support Division, Information Management Branch, Information Services Section. About Region 5: 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: – Implement the organization’s Records and Information Management (RIM) program, including related activities such as management of physical and electronic records, records disposition, and records retrieval for Freedom of Information Act and litigation purposes, public access to records, vital records, and Privacy Act compliance. – Implement long-range strategic goals and resource projects. – Serve as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) with contracts or task orders as needed to implement records management and other specified document control procedures. – Serve as a technical resource for Records and Information Management (RIM) policies, practices, and processes. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must submit a resume and required documents—see How to Apply section. You must be a U.S. citizen. #LI-Onsite If you are selected, you may be required to complete a one-year probationary period. 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. Qualifications NOTE: You must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. To qualify for the GS-12 level, you must have 1 year of full-time specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level defined as implementing policies and procedures for managing records in adherence to the organization’s guidelines and procedures; assisting in the budget development of strategic goals and resources projects; experience serving as a contracting representative for contracts or task orders in implementing records management procedures; providing technical advice and guidance on records and information management. Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of records and information management laws, regulations, policies, processes and guidance. 2. Skill in utilizing electronic records management systems and databases for cataloging, filing and retrieval of information. 3. Ability to perform segments of Contracting Officer Representative (COR) duties. 4. Knowledge of analytical and evaluative techniques, methods and qualitative and quantitative measuring tools to evaluate records and information management (RIM) work operations. 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. 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 fall into the Well Qualified category or higher—see the How You Will Be Evaluated section). 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. EPA participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that enables participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees. For additional information: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures. 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. Except in special circumstances, those new to the federal government will be hired at the starting salary (step 1) of the applicable grade range listed in the Overview section.
