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Position Title
Records & Information Management Specialist
Agency
Forest Service
Announcement Number
22-R10-11263666-DT-EMH Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, October 18, 2021 to Friday, October 22, 2021
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2.
Are you a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy;  AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

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3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy;  AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

 For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
 
 
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4. Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below: 

• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating? 
OR 
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
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Preferences
1. Would you accept a term appointment? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this Records and Information Management Specialist, GS-0308-09 position with the USDA Forest Service. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement below that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Records and Information Management Specialist, GS-0308-09. (limit characters)
For each of the following tasks, choose the statement from the list below that best describe your experience and/or training. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and demonstrated capability. Your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification based on the resume, and other relevant documents you submit. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Provide advice for a records management program and information management systems to include use of records, electronic recordkeeping, electronic mail systems, and databases.
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3. Ensure records are processed, maintained, and archived according to schedule.
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4. Perform duties relating to the life cycle (the creation, maintenance, archival, retrieval, and disposal) of records
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5. Ensure that records are correctly identified, maintained, and retired in a timely manner.
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6. Plan and implement new records management processes or systems.
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7. Apply office automation technologies and systems to analyze, search, and provide guidance for a records administration program
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8. Write guidance on technical and non-technical issues related to records management systems
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9. Develop programs, processes, systems and procedures to assure that record keeping requirements are established and implemented for an organization or business.
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10. Conduct training for records users and creators on records management responsibilities.
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11. Troubleshoot and resolve information and records management issues.
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12. Initiate and create records management training presentations.
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13. Draft records transition policy needed for moving records from media (paper) to an automated system.
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14. Please select the statement(s) that reflect your educational achievement(s). Transcripts, certificates, or other appropriate documentation must be included with this application to verify GPA, coursework, degree, and/or completion of trade or vocational school program. (limit characters)
15. I certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by me with my application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). I understand that the information provided may be investigated. I understand that misrepresenting my experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in or with my application may be grounds for not hiring me or for terminating me after I begin work. I also understand that false or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
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