Summary The Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) serves as the IT hub of the U.S. Department of Labor. We develop, maintain and protect IT solutions and data across our 27 agencies to enable mission outcomes through technology and service. OCIO continually enhances federal IT and digital capability with a focus on cybersecurity and customer experience to serve America's wage earners, job seekers and retirees. Responsibilities This position is located in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management (OASAM), Office of the Chief Information Officer, Administration, Business Management & Governance (ABMG), Division of IT Governance. The selectee will report to an assigned DOL office location on a regular basis and be eligible for telework as determined by agency policy. This is not a remote position. Offices are located in Washington DC; Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Dallas, TX; Philadelphia, PA; Denver, CO. Advertised salary reflects the minimum and maximum pay for the listed locations. Upon selection, the salary will be set in accordance with the selectee's assigned duty location. Major duties include but are not limited to: Develop agency procedures to provide the public and other government agencies with the most reliable Departmental information. Research solutions for existing problems in a variety of program areas. Provide advice to the customer for collaboration on which objectives are to be accomplished. Interpret policies on records management and make authoritative decisions which resolve problems within the office. Advise the Records Management Officer and/or senior analyst team lead on specific problems concerning coordination of action of the various elements of the division to which he/she is assigned. Advise the division director on status and progress of operations and bring to their attention problems and recommendations. Modernize records management functions by managing the transition of agency paper records to electronic records. Coordinate the proper disposition of records consistent with Government-wide policies and procedures. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You must meet the Specialized Experience to qualify for Records and Information Management Specialist, as described below. For GS-13: Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level GS-12 in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, 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. Qualifying specialized experience for GS-13 includes (applicants must meet at least three of the four statements): Experience administering a records management program for an organization to include applying records management policies such as records scheduling, appraisal, maintenance, retrieval, archival management, and records retirement. Experience supporting the modernization of records management operations from paper-based to electronic record keeping. Experience interpreting regulations related to records management and information governance to ensure organizational compliance. Experience applying analytical methods to improve program effectiveness such as conducting studies, analyzing findings, preparing reports and briefings, providing technical advice to managers and senior leadership, or developing guidance for records management programs. Education Additional Information The mission of the Department of Labor (DOL) is to protect the welfare of workers and job seekers, improve working conditions, expand high-quality employment opportunities, and assure work-related benefits and rights for all workers. Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION, REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION, FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES As a condition of employment, all personnel must undergo a background investigation for access to DOL facilities, systems, information and/or classified materials before they can enter on duty: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION For more information, Click here for Career Ladder Promotion Information For more information, click Telework Position Information. This is not a remote work position. The selectee will report to an assigned DOL office location on a regular basis and is eligible for participation in telework as determined by management in accordance with DOL policy. Based on agency needs, additional positions may be filled using this vacancy. The Department of Labor may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities, currently offered by the Federal government to attract highly qualified candidates. Click here for Additional Information. The Fair Chance Act (FCA) prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOL employee has violated your rights under the FCA, you may file a complaint of the alleged violation following our agency's complaint process Guidelines for Reporting Violations of the Fair Chance Act. Note: The FCA does not apply to some positions specified under the Act, such as law enforcement or national security positions. All Department of Labor employees are subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Program under Executive Order 12564 and Public Law 100-71. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.
