Government Records Officer -- Oklahoma Department of Libraries -- Oklahoma City, OK

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Job Posting Title: Government Records Officer

Agency: 430 DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARIES

Supervisory Organization: Department of Libraries

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Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

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Full/Part-Time: Full time

Job Type: Regular

Compensation
The Oklahoma Department of Libraries (ODL) is now accepting applications for the position of Government Records Officer (Government Records Management Specialist I). Salary range is $41,800 - $46,800 depending on education and experience.

Apply here: https://okgov.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/okgovjobs/job/Oklahoma-County/Government-Records-Officer_JR41512/apply 

Job Description

About the Oklahoma Department of Libraries 

As the official state library of Oklahoma, ODL strives to ensure every Oklahoman has access to innovative, quality library and information resources and possesses the literacy skills needed to be successful in the global economy, to participate in democracy, and to accomplish individual life goals.  

Located in the State Capitol Complex at 200 NE 18th St in Oklahoma City, ODL serves the information and records management needs of state government, supports public library development, coordinates statewide library information technology projects, and serves the public through its specialized research collections, including state and federal document depositories and the State Archives. ODL has a collection of nearly 700,000 volumes and an annual budget of approximately $8.7 million.   

We offer an excellent benefits package, including: 

  • A comprehensive health insurance package – medical, dental, vision, life insurance, dependent life insurance, and flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care
  • A generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents
  • Retirement plans: Defined Contribution Plan or Deferred Compensation Plan
  • 15 days of annual leave per year, increasing after five, ten and twenty years of employment
  • 15 sick leave days per year
  • 11 paid annual holidays
  • Longevity bonus after 2 years of service that increases every two years
  • Employee discounts with a variety of companies and vendors
  • Flexible work schedules

Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Government Records Manager, the Government Records Management Specialist I is responsible for performing professional level records management services for the Oklahoma Department of Libraries’ State Records Management program.  They will implement business processes, record types, records classifications, and workflow strategies to assist state agencies in the efficient and economical management of the creation, maintenance, access, and retrieval of government records, regardless of format, in accordance with state and federal policy and regulations and legal, financial, governmental and historical requirements.   Additionally, the Government Records Management Specialist I processes public land survey corner records filings and requests from landmen in accordance with Title 65 O.S. § 3-119 and 65 O.S. § 3-120.   

Job Duties: 

  • Process and monitor the intake, maintenance, and retrieval of state records at the State Records Center. 
  • Coordinate the transfer of records from agencies to the State Records Center and the State Archives. 
  • Respond to records management process related inquiries from state government entities.   
  • Establish and maintain relationships with state agencies to ensure retention schedules are current reflections of standards and guidelines relating to the management of government records and information.  
  • Assist in the formulation, implementation and review of records management policies, procedures and manuals.  
  • Participate in the development, implementation and maintenance of records retention and disposition schedules for state agencies.    

Minimum Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor's degree and two years of records management experience; or
  • Registration with the Institute of Certified Records Managers as a Certified Records Manager (CRM) and two years of records management experience; or
  • Six years of experience in records management 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Experience working at a warehouse environment
  • Knowledge of inventory control systems such as Gimmal Physical
  • Knowledge of the United States Public Land Survey System and certified corner records
  • Familiarity with State of Oklahoma agencies 

Knowledge and Skills: 

  • Knowledge of the principles, techniques, and tools used to manage records and information 
  • Knowledge of the creation, use, maintenance, and disposition of government information and records 
  • Knowledge of various software applications 
  • Ability to analyze, organize, and interpret records and information systems 
  • Ability to solve practical record management problems 
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others 
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing 
  • Ability to climb ladders, bend, squat, lift, kneel, and carry boxes weighing forty (40) pounds  

NOTE: This position is required to travel from ODL to the State Records Center located at 426 E. Hill St and the State Records Annex located at 125 NE 21st St using the employee’s personal vehicle. Maintaining a valid driver’s license is required.   

Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub