Summary The primary responsibility of this position is to effectively manage the component FOIA/PA and records management program, provide policy advice and guidance, and execute program planning to support the component FOIA and records management program in compliance with Department-level FOIA/PA and Records and Information Management initiatives. Responsibilities As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. The duties and responsibilities for a Records and Information Management Specialist generally include, but are not limited to, the following: Serve as the Records Manager and is a key member of the component in the establishment and promotion of records management programs affecting Organization at an agency-wide level. Contribute knowledge and experience with fundamental records management practices such as conducting inventories, developing and maintaining File Plans, drafting and implementing records schedules. Assist component employees in proper administration of the component paper and electronic records programs, including guidance on developing new and revised records schedules. Monitor the components FOIA/PA program to provide feedback to component leadership on effectiveness and deficiencies. Conduct research to identify legal issues involved in the processing of records which entails utilizing the appropriate databases, and consulting with other department components, federal agencies, and various libraries (including the Library of Congress and the Presidential Libraries). Execute liaison operations for component FOIA/PA, Citizen Mail and records management activity. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for the position of Records and Information Management Specialist, (GS-0308-13), you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below AND possess the required specialized experience specific to this series and grade. If you are a current Department of Justice employee on a permanent appointment in the competitive service, you will need to demonstrate 1-year (52-weeks) at the next lower grade level, to meet the time-in-grade requirements for this occupational series and grade. For the GS-13: Specialized Experience: For the GS-13, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as identifying strategies for analyzing, implementing and/or evaluating Record and Information Management (RIM) programs/projects. You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including Time-in-Grade, by the closing date of this announcement, 03/10/2025. YOUR RESUME MUST support your responses to the online questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. Education Additional Information This vacancy is open to current DOJ employees and CTAP eligibles. See below for more information: CURRENT DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EMPLOYEES: Employees who currently work for the Department of Justice, or any of it's components (i.e. FBI, DEA, ATF, USTP, JMD, etc.) on a permanent appointment in the competitive service. Contractor employees and those on Excepted Service appointments are not eligible. CTAP ELIGIBLES: For more information visit: USAJOBS Career Transition Programs REASONABLE ACCOMODATION STATEMENT: Our policy can be found at: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/reasonable-accommodation#policy DOJ EEO STATEMENT: The U.S. Department of Justice fosters an inclusive and diverse workforce, find our EEO statement online at: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/page/file/1394116/download SELECTIVE SERVICE: If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov. This position is excluded from the bargaining unit.