Office of the Secretary
Job description
Duties
The Records Management Program (RMP) activities include:
- Ensuring that the Board's business is adequately documented,
- Identifying documents and data that need long term preservation,
- Determining how long to keep them,
- Providing divisions and Reserve Banks with guidance on how to comply with requirements for preservation formats, systems, and access to documents and data throughout their retention, and
- Offering preservation and reference services for electronic and paper documents and data through FIRMA, the Board's electronic records management system, and offsite storage.
In addition to its FOIA responsibilities, the Information Disclosure Section is also responsible for processing requests for certificates and posting regulatory proposals and comment letters to the Board's public FOIA webpage. The Information Disclosure Section maintains the Board's public FOIA webpage and Proposals for Comment webpage.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Full COVID-19 vaccination is required as a condition of employment, unless a legally required exception applies.
Qualifications
Records and Information Management Analyst (FR 25): Requires a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 4 years of experience in information management, library sciences, history or a related field; or equivalent experience. A master's degree in information management, library sciences, or history with 3 years of related experience is preferred. Must possess knowledge of records and information management concepts, principles, and practices, including electronic records and information management. Must have the knowledge and ability to incorporate recordkeeping functionality and technical business processes into systems and applications. Must demonstrate communication (oral and written) and consultative skills, especially the ability to both clearly and concisely communicate findings or information and train others at all levels.
Senior Records and Information Management Analyst (FR 26): Requires a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience in information management, library sciences, history, or a related field; or equivalent experience. A master's degree in information management, library sciences, or history with 4 years of related experience is preferred. Must possess knowledge of records and information management concepts, principles, and practices, including electronic records and information management. Must have experience with incorporating recordkeeping functionality and technical business processes into systems and applications. Must demonstrate communication (oral and written) and consultative skills, especially the ability to both clearly and concisely communicate findings or information and train others at all levels.
The Senior Information Disclosure Specialist performs a variety of functions in support of the Board's Information Disclosure Section (IDS):
FR-25: Requires a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 4 years of related experience, preferably directly processing FOIA/PA requests at a federal government agency; or a master's degree and 3 years of related experience, preferably processing FOIA/PA requests at a federal government agency. Must possess strong analytical ability to carry out the Board's statutory obligation to provide access to information as well as strong attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple assignments simultaneously. Must possess and demonstrate subject matter expertise regarding applicable laws, regulations, and guidance (e.g., FOIA requirements, case law, OIP guidance, Board-specific policies and procedures, etc.). Must be able to obtain working knowledge of the functions of other program areas in the Division and throughout the entire Board to ensure appropriate searches and or distribution of searches are conducted when locating documents responsive to FOIA/PA requests and appeals. Must be able to learn and remain current on all relevant information technology used by the section and the Board. Must have strong interpersonal skills to interact with a breadth of Board staff at all levels and build relationships as appropriate. Must demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, especially the ability to construct arguments and both clearly and concisely communicate complex findings or information.
FR-26: Requires a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of related experience, preferably directly processing FOIA/PA requests at a federal government agency; or a master's degree and 4 years of related experience, preferably processing FOIA/PA requests at a federal government agency. Must possess advanced analytical ability to carry out the Board's statutory obligation to provide access to information as well as excellent attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple assignments simultaneously. Must possess and demonstrate strong subject matter expertise regarding applicable laws, regulations, and guidance (e.g., FOIA requirements, case law, OIP guidance, Board-specific policies and procedures, etc.). Must be able to obtain strong knowledge of the functions of other program areas in the Division and throughout the entire Board to ensure appropriate searches and or distribution of searches are conducted when locating documents responsive to FOIA/PA requests and appeals. Must be able to quickly learn and remain current on all relevant information technology used by the section and the Board. Must have advanced interpersonal skills to interact with a breadth of Board staff at all levels and build relationships as appropriate. Must demonstrate advanced oral and written communication skills, especially the ability to construct arguments and both clearly and concisely communicate complex findings or information.
Additional Requirements:
- Cover letter required.
- Writing sample required.
- JD strongly preferred.
Education
Please see the "Qualifications" section.
Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
For more information, please see job specific details on: https://www.federalreserve.gov/careers.htm.
Benefits
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Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Please see job specific details on: https://www.federalreserve.gov/careers.htm.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Apply to specific vacancies on our career site: https://www.federalreserve.gov/careers.htm.
Agency contact information
Human Resources
Email
frbrecruiting@frb.gov
Address
Federal Reserve Board of Governors
Constitution Ave NW and 20th Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20551
USNext steps
Applications are reviewed on a continuous basis while the position remains open.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request
Required Documents
Please see job specific details on: https://www.federalreserve.gov/careers.htm.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
This job is open to
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The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
This job is telework eligible.
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