Records and Information Management Specialist
What you'd do
The Records and Information Management Specialist for VBA facilities has oversight for the facility-wide records management program and is the subject matter expert for the facility Records Management Program. These records management functions include oversight and management of the records information life cycle, maintenance (inventory, inclusion on agency file plan, use, file, and access), amendment, and disposition (destruction, shredding, sanitation, and transfer).
Major duties
Major Duties: Develop and implement facility policies and procedures in accordance with VA and VBA policy, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), and other applicable federal laws and regulations. Coordinates records management functions with Records Management Technicians, business lines, and management. Ensures departing employees do not remove Federal records from facility custody. Maintains a thorough working knowledge of VA/VBA Systems of Records, VA/VBA privacy policy, Freedom of Information Act, Office of Management and Budget, NARA, and other federal laws and regulations. Conducts frequent sampling and spot checks to ensure compliance with station shredding policies. Maintains the facilities master file inventory and file plan, ensuring all records are included. Reviews and audits business line records for compliance with Information Lifecycle requirements and presents findings to facility leadership for corrective action. Works with the COOP Coordinator and management to develop and maintain a records-focused disaster preparedness and business continuity program. Ensures vital records are identified, inventoried, and protected to support essential functions during emergencies. Monitors emerging records management technologies and best practices, recommending procedural updates as needed. Researches and analyzes data to respond to information requests and prepares FOIA release packages while staying current on disclosure-related developments. Reviews appeals of FOIA denials and recommends final release decisions. Serves as a liaison to external customers to clarify and resolve issues. Manages privacy policies and processes, reviewing sensitive records to prevent unwarranted disclosures and ensuring alignment with Privacy Act requirements. Coordinates with internal partners and represents the agency on privacy-related issues. Assesses privacy risks across programs and technologies, ensures compliance with agency privacy standards, and delivers Privacy Act training. Work Schedule: Full time, Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: No. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Records and Information Management Specialist; 37606A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required Bargaining Unit: No
What you need to qualify
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement:07/08/2026. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENT: As a current Federal, GS employee you must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-09 level. If you are a current VBA employee outside of the commuting area seeking reassignment or change to lower grade via this vacancy announcement, you must currently hold the GS-11 (or higher) and the promotion potential of your current position must be at least GS-11. 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 by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-09 level. The grade may have been in any occupation and 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. You must provide a copy of your most recent SF-50 that indicates proof of status (career, career-conditional, or excepted service), time-in-grade requirements have been met, and identifies your position title, series, grade, step, salary, tenure, and type of service. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate possession of time-in-grade requirements. In this instance, you must also submit your most recent Promotion or Within Grade Increase SF-50, or a Promotion or Within Grade Increase SF-50 that indicates the highest grade/step previously held. DO NOT submit Award SF-50s and/or General Adjustment SF-50s as they cannot be used to verify time-in-grade. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: GS-11 Grade Level: Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level or higher in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes, but is not limited to: Developing and maintaining records management and privacy programs and/or initiatives. Conducting studies to determine program needs. Ensuring the protection of Veteran, employee, and other agency sensitive information from unauthorized use, disposal and destruction. Planning and managing a records management program that includes training all levels of employees, including subordinate and supervisory, on the rules and regulations regarding records management and protection of sensitive information under the Privacy Act of 1974 and HIPPA. OR Education Substitution: Applicants may substitute education for the experience required to qualify at the GS-11 grade level. Education substitution of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree (You must provide transcripts); OR Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M, if related. (You must provide transcripts) 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 records boxes averaging 35 pounds, claims folders, and shred envelopes. May involve the operation and maintenance of shred receptacles and/or shredders. While VBA continues transitioning to an electronic claims processing environment, the incumbent 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/.
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