Summary This position is in Region 10, Mission Support Division, Information Services Branch, Information Managment Section. Region 10 This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis. *Work-from-home flexibilities may be authorized 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 experience implementing and providing technical guidance on an organization’s records and information management program; implementing long term strategic goals and resources projects; serving as the contracting representative for contracts or task orders in implementing records management procedures. 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 records management concepts, practices, policies and procedures sufficient to develop and manage the organizations RIM program. - 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 utilizing electronic records management systems and databases for cataloging, filing, and retrieval of information. - Skill in performing Contracting Officer Representative (COR) duties. - Skill in resolving difficult and complex problems relative to development, implementation and oversight of the RIMS program. - Skill in oral communication sufficient to provide technical guidance, recommendations, training, and presentations to a variety of internal and external sources. - Skill in written communication to develop and present a variety of program guidance, reports, presentations, training, and documentation. - Ability to conduct strategic and annual operational planning and budget development. 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 have a score of 87 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. 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.