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Summary
The Records Management Officer (RMO) position is in the Support Services Division. Under the general direction of the Support Services Chief, the RMO for VBA facilities and has oversight for the facility wide records management program. The RMO is the subject matter expert for the facility records management program with oversight of management functions and conducts management of the record information lifecycle maintenance.
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Duties
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Specific duties include:

• Develop and implement facility policies and procedures in accordance with VA and VBA policy, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) add other applicable federal laws and regulations.
• Develops standardized file inventory/file plan and indexing approaches, where appropriate, to simplify the use, access, and integration of information within their facility.
• Receives training and utilizes the required training to conduct uniform training to business lines liaisons.
• Conduct focus monitoring and auditing of records created and maintained by business lines.
• Maintains a thorough working knowledge of VA and VA systems of records, VA and VA privacy policy, Freedom of Information Act, Office of Management and Budget, NARA, and other federal laws and regulations.
• Works to ensure facility compliance with VA/VBA policy, NARA, and other applicable
• federal laws and regulations for records management program and recommends at the facility and national level Improvements in records management practices.
• Evaluates and audits records maintained by business lines to ensure work processes and policies related to the information life cycle are adhered to and documented.
• Facilitates regular interdisciplinary records management committee meetings and
• participates in other facility committees pertaining to the information life cycle (i.e., records management committee).
• Identifies and reports problems and deficiencies in the records management
• program for corrective action.
• Assists DRMOs/RMTs in identifying resources and responsibilities needed for adequate
• records management.
• Promotes and elevates records management practices to facility management in
• accordance with policy.
• Evaluates and audits records maintained by business lines to ensure work processes and policies related to the information lifecycle are adhered to and documented.

Work Schedule: 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday - Friday
Compressed/Flexible: Not available
Telework: No
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description: Records Management Officer PD# 37606A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Requirements
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Conditions of employment
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period , your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Additional Conditions of Employment are as follows:

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• You may be required to serve a probationary or trial period
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements I-9 Acceptable Documents.
• Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.

Qualifications
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/31/2026.
TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENT: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-09 level.
The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
GS-11 Grade Level:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized Experience is defined as work that involves:

• Developing and maintenance of records management programs and/or Initiatives
• Conducting research to ascertain the needs of the program
• Safeguarding the security of sensitive agency data, including those related to Veterans, employees, and others, against improper disposal and destruction

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Education Substitution: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL. M., if related
OR

• Combining Education & Experience: If you do not fully meet the length of experience and education described for a specific grade level (e.g. have six months of experience and some coursework but not a degree), the two can be combined to total 100% of the requirement. Click here for more information. Volunteer Experience: 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; religions; 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.
• Full vs. Part-Time Employment: Full-time employment is considered to be at least 35 hours per week. Part-time experience will be credited on a pro-rated basis; when including part-time employment in your resume you must specify the average hours worked per week.
• Physical Requirements: The work involves considerable walking, standing, and bending in searching various file locations. There is occasional lifting and carrying of such items as record boxes averaging 35 pounds, claims folders, and shred envelopes. May involve the operation and maintenance of shredded receptacles and/or shredders. While VBA continues transitioning to an electronic claims processing environment, the RMO will perform the electronic equivalent of the physical demands listed above, as system capabilities permit (e.g., reviewing and approving the removal of documents marked for disposition in the electronic environment).

For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/
Education
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Note: You may submit unofficial transcripts when applying. However, if you are selected for the position, you will be required to provide an official transcript or a statement from the institution (e.g., from the registrar, dean, or other appropriate official) or equivalent documentation prior to the start date.
Additional information
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer (TJO). Please visit the Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP), va.gov/EMPLOYEE/docs/The-Fair-Chance-to-Compete-Act.pdf for more information.
VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.
To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/28980686389652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information)
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
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