Records and Information Management Specialist in Alexandria, Virginia

Summary The Records and Information Compliance Program Office (RICPO) supports mandated USPTO records and information management programs through providing guidance to USPTO personnel on records and information management laws, policies, and procedures, ensuring compliance with all federal records and information regulations and policies. Responsibilities The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia. This position is telework eligible per agency and business unit discretion/policy. If selected for an interview, applicants are encouraged to discuss telework options and eligibility specific to the position in which they applied with the hiring manager. This position is located in the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, Records and Information Compliance Program Office (RICPO). The individual selected for this position will… You enjoy assessing records and information management practices to ensure they support the principles of transparency and protection of records throughout the agency. You have experience in supporting the management and disposition of records in all formats (e.g., textual and electronic). You’re interested in serving as the USPTO liaison with NARA on all records management issues. You enjoy planning and executing records and information management program by developing detailed plans for the administration of the program. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management’s (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. OPM Qualifications Standards are available at Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped applicants with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: GS-12 (The next lower grade is GS-11): Specialized Experience includes: Experience in implementing records management rules, regulations, and guidance promulgated by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) and OMB; Experience in conducting program-specific training for staff on records management, ensuring all records liaisons are trained in creating, maintaining, using, storing, and disposing of records in their area; Experience in planning and managing a Records Management program; and Experience in dispositioning records within M365 Records Management Compliance Center/Purview, utilizing SharePoint. GS-13 (The next lower grade is GS-12): Specialized Experience includes: Experience in overseeing records management rules, regulations, and guidance promulgated by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) and OMB; Experience in creating, conducting, and coordinating records management training for managers and employees; Experience independently developing and using metrics, dashboards, audits, surveys, and reports to identify issues in a records management program; and Experience in overseeing the disposition of records within M365 Records Management Compliance Center/Purview, utilizing SharePoint. 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. Education Education may not be substituted for specialized experience at the GS-12 and GS-13 grade levels. Additional Information If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System. If you are exempt from registration under Selective Service Law, you must provide appropriate proof of exemption. Please visit the Selective Service System website for more information. This is a Non Bargaining Unit position. This is a Public Trust position and has a risk level designation of “Critical Sensitive”. Except as prohibited by law, all applicants tentatively selected for positions needing a Top Secret Clearance will be required to submit to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and, if appointed, the incumbent will be subjected to random drug testing procedures. Background Investigation – If selected for this position, you may be required to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306), which includes a fingerprint and credit check, to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. The USPTO participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please visit the Department of Homeland Security Website. Probationary Period-If selected, you may be required to complete an initial one-year probationary period. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice. Relocation Expenses are not authorized and will not be paid. CTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible for selection priority if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a “well qualified” rating of 85 out of 100. Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management’s Career Transition Resources website at: OPM CTAP/ICTAP. CTAP/ICTAP documentation requirements are listed in the ‘Required Documents’ section of this announcement. More than one selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade, and unit occur within 90 days from the date the certificate was issued. All application materials become the property of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. USPTO Job Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should request accommodation(s) from the USPTO at USPTO Reasonable Accommodation. The United States Patent and Trademark Office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors. If you believe that you have been discriminated against and would like to file an EEO complaint, you must do so within 45 days of the date of the alleged discriminatory act. Claims of employment discrimination must be submitted to the attention of the USPTO’s Office of Equal Employment Opportunity & Diversity via email (oeeod@uspto.gov) or phone (571-272-8292).