This position is in the Office of the Executive Secretariat Staff (ESS), under the Office of the Director, located in Rockville, MD, at the Indian Health Service (IHS) Headquarters. Incumbent provides expert advice and management of records issues related to the ESS, and the application of the appropriate policies in accordance with federal records management laws, regulations, and policies. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R.
37.5 (2021).
Maintains a continuing program of records management for ESS in accordance with overall federal records legislation and records requirements, including the systematic retention, transfer, retrieval, and retirement of all records. Applies specialized knowledge of Records and Information Management (RIM) program disciplines and identifies procedures and methodologies that improve the effectiveness and efficiency in the life cycle management.
Coordinates with the IHS Records Manager, records liaisons, file custodians, and others involved in the Agency records management infrastructure. Communicates with, organizes, trains, and assists ESS team members in the accomplishment of agency RIM objectives. Serves as the ESS lead in the administration of the ESS RIM program to ensure adequate documentation of ESS functions, actions, transactions, and decisions.
Conducts on-site evaluations to verify compliance with statutory and regulatory guidance, efficiency and economy of process, and provide immediate source of technical assistance. Maintains an up-to-date computerized database and monitors the progress of the records management process. Develops long-range strategic goals and resources projections. Creates various records management manuals and directives.
Reviews records management procedures in complying with NARA policies and practices. Advises ESS Director on new processes needed to meet the ever-increasing volume of work and changing requirements of the RIM laws and Departmental policies. Develops issue and opinion papers with recommendations for improvements in the management of ESS records. Advises about the records management implications of using information technology.
Recognizes and evaluates matters and issues which affect overall policies of the ESS and make recommendations to higher level management staff for their resolution. Serve as Records Management Liaison for ESS to the IHS RIM Officer and provides ESS input where needed for the coordination with the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), and other Government agencies on records management issues.
Determines and coordinates the ESS response to any relevant FOIA requests.
There are no education requirements.
Arlene.Big@ihs.gov · (240)463-1740
This position is with Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.
The posted pay range is $102415 – $133142/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-16.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-30 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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