Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Reno, Nevada. Information about Nevada State Office in Reno, NV and the surrounding area can be found at Reno/Sparks Chamber of Commerce We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. This position is authorized a 25% incentive - see Additional Information.

Duties

Manage records administration program operations: office records managers and file custodians; processing National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) requests; implementing/improving paperwork management/subject codes, reports, and forms. Develop and manage state guidelines for both internal and external access to BLM information. Collaborate with WO program staff, managers, program leads, and various management teams to develop records policy and authority for procedures statewide. Implement records policy and procedures for state implementation, incorporating new technologies as needed. Work with and train District/Field office records administrators in the development of District specific policy and WO and State Office records policies as they apply to District and Field Offices. Recommend changes to existing policies and procedures as needed to improve program operations. Develop State level transition plans to ensure effective management of official records. Facilitate the transition of records management activities to a predominantly automated environment. Identify records needs (automated and manual) and determine appropriate media; evaluate new technology; and conduct feasibility studies of old versus new technology. Conduct long and short-range planning for moving from manual to automated environments. Ensure user community has input to all phases of record systems design, implementation, and application. Analyze and evaluate existing records systems on a regular basis (using Life Cycle Management [LCM] procedures and Automated Data Processing [ADP] technology) to determine current need and use. Ensure adequate documentation is in place to support records integrity at judicial proceedings. Participate in the LCM process for inclusion of records requirements. Monitor LCM policies for compliance when new record systems are created and integrated into existing automated and manual information systems. Serve on state and national boards, committees, and working groups concerned with records administration projects. Serve as a member of various project teams as necessary to provide records administration expertise, advice, and counsel. Provide advice and counsel to program staff, data stewards, and various management teams on records administration. Serve as the statewide lead for Information/Data Sharing Agreements. Assist program leads in developing appropriate information exchange documents with other agencies and private users. Coordinate activities with data administrators/stewards to develop agreements and implement correct/legal. Develop and conduct records administration training statewide (and at the WO and National Training Center as required) for both manual and automated records systems. Provide backup support to the State FOIA and Privacy Act Specialist to receive, process, and monitor State Office and Statewide level FOIA requests. Assist with implementing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the FOIA and Privacy Act. Work with the Bureau, Department, Solicitor, and other Federal contacts as necessary to fulfill designated roles and responsibilities.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Be sure to read the 'How to Apply' and 'Required Documents' Sections.
• You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.
• Direct Deposit Required.
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.
• Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. In addition, your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume.
• May require a one year probationary period.
• This is a Drug Testing Designated Position. You will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use and pass prior to appointment. This position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.

Qualifications

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. Specialized experience required to qualify at the GS-12 grade level:One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in Federal service with demonstrated experience in: Records policy development, records operational management, establishing and managing both physical and electronic records and records filing systems in compliance with Federal records retention schedules, experience directing and training employees, experience interacting with internal and external entities, other agencies and stakeholders for the purpose of providing or receiving information. Knowledge of National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) records retrieval/storage procedures and practices to manage various records administration program operations in collaboration with NARA and knowledge of records disaster recovery procedures and techniques. 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. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level.

Education

This position is covered under the 0308 series, OPM group qualification standards for Administrative and Management positions.

There is no substitution of education and the GS-12 level.

Contacts

• Address BLM Nevada State Office BLM Nevada State Office NV-953 1340 Financial Blvd. Reno, NV 89502 US
• Name: Jessica Parkhurst
• Phone: 781-808-6384
• Email: [email protected]