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FAIRFAX COUNTY Records Manager (Management Analyst II) in Fairfax, Virginia
If you have the experience to lead, plan and manage the records of a large and diverse government agency, a penchant for organizing documents, and an understanding of retention schedules, this may be the job for you. If youre big on staff being able to locate records and documents because theres an efficient and reliable storage and retrieval system in place that youve helped to create and implement, nows your chance to show what you can do. The records manager position is an integral component of the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES). Helps establish policy and the procedures for how DPWES records are managed. Easy access to documents will facilitate timely responses to Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and compliance with Virginia Public Records Act. This is a huge, but exciting job the requires a special skill set and level of interest. If youre up for the challenge, apply now.
DPWES is a diverse, nationally accredited and award-winning public works agency with approximately 1,000 employees providing solid waste, capital facility development, wastewater, stormwater, urban forestry, and land acquisition management services for the most populous county in Virginia. Join our team to help us protect the environment and serve the people of Fairfax County by creating and preserving a sustainable community that is an ideal place to live, work and play for everyone.
Fairfax County Government is committed to our employees, and offers comprehensive benefits, including a defined-benefit retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; paid leave; tuition reimbursement; and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Through our LiveWell Program and the County Benefits Division, we strive to cultivate a culture of wellbeing that empowers, educates and engages employees and retirees to make life-long choices that promote a holistic approach to their physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual and financial wellness. Please review our awesome benefits:
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The value of the countys benefits, which are free to the employees, is 50% above the advertised salary for this position.
The directors office provides support for all four business areas of DPWES (Capital Facilities, Stormwater Management, Wastewater Management, and Solid Waste Management). Responsible for communication and public engagement, information technology, safety, emergency planning, human resource policy oversight and records management/FOIA, the directors office is foundational for the department's success in delivering quality and equitable services to our community.
Seeking a highly motivated professional to coordinate and draft the policy for the department's records management program and ingrain it into the departments culture. Applies in-depth knowledge of departmental operations, organizational skills, records management experience, leadership expertise and communication skills to manage and conduct an assessment, including reviewing business practices, policy and procedures of the current records management status of the department. Develops, or aligns existing, DPWES records management directives and initiatives with current county records management procedural memoranda and the Virginia Public Records and Freedom of Information Acts. Incumbent works collaboratively and consistently with DPWES business areas to develop and ensure the implementation of a department-wide records management program. Works with DIT and the County Archivist to assist in establishing, maintaining and managing department use of an electronic records management (ERM) system and manages DPWES use of that system. Manages the DPWES Records and Information Management (RIM) program, inclusive of physical and electronic records. Ensures DPWES compliance with county Records Management Policy. Conducts Comprehensive Risk Management Assessment of DPWES Records and Information Program. Incumbent has sufficient knowledge and experience to assume role as back-up for processing and responding to agency Freedom of Information Act requests; and is able to respond to and coordinate with relevant department heads, department units and county offices for FOIA, audit, internal investigation, litigation, and other complex requests related to accessing or disclosing DPWES records and information.
Note:The assigned functional area of this position is records management.
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:{tabindex="0"} (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to") Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in the field related to the assigned functional area; plus two years of professional work experience within the functional area.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree in any of the following: reco