Records and Information Management (RIM) Specialist V Job Listing at State of Vermont in Waterbury, VT (Job ID 096D43F3-9A5D-4)

Description

Overview

The Agency of Human Services has a unique opportunity for an experienced information management leader to be part of a program led by an executive governance committee comprised of representatives from four core functions - information technology, legal, business and records management - to continue to grow a sustainable records and information management (RIM) program for the Vermont Agency of Human Services and its seven departments. Work is performed under the general supervision of the AHS Chief Operations Officer and the position has promotion potential within AHS under the RIM Specialist job series.

 
Collaborating with AHS attorneys, technologists, business managers, and functions-based personnel, as well as other RIM specialists, you lead tasks related to records appraisal and scheduling by identifying, classifying and analyzing legal, administrative and archival requirements and,  as authorized by the Chief Records Officer/State Archivist, drafting record schedules in accordance to policies and standards of the Vermont State Archives and Records Administration (VSARA). You also perform specific functional operations of the evolving AHS RIM program to assure public records and information, regardless of format, remain authentic and accessible from creation to ultimate disposition (destruction or transfer to state archives) and are managed in accordance with approved record schedules and state RIM standards.

 
As a RIM Specialist IV, you are able to immediately apply your advanced knowledge of Generally Accepted Recordkeeping Principles (the "Principles"); records and information creation and use; records appraisal, retention, protection, and disposition; and information technology, including data classification and management. You are able to respond to and resolve difficult and complex situations and problems and effectively impart complex ideas to others in easily understandable terms. A core responsibility of this position is to anticipate emerging needs, recommend and plan for future RIM program services, and lead change initiatives that strengthen AHS's ability to manage public records throughout their lifecycle.

 

The AHS RIM Specialist IV also serves as the Public Records Officer for the AHS Secretary's Office and manages public records requests in accordance with the Vermont Public Records Act.

Who May Apply

This position, Records and Information Management (RIM) Specialist V (Job Requisition #53584), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact dawn.otoole@vermont.gov
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail.  You must apply online to be considered.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

 

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS:  Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position.  In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Environmental Factors

Work is performed in a standard office setting, but some travel may be required for which private means of transportation should be available. Work outside of regular business hours may be expected.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree or higher in archives, library, or information science or in the broader information management field AND two (2) years or more of professional RIM work at the RIM Specialist IV level or equivalent. 
OR
Professional designation of (or eligibility for) Certified Records Manager (CRM) or Certified Records Analyst (CRA) by the Institute of Certified Records Managers (ICRM) AND two (2) years or more of professional RIM work at the RIM Specialist IV level or equivalent.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.

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