Archives Technician

Job Description:

• Demonstrate proficiency in full life cycle records management
• Independently conduct file plan creation, maintenance and use, and disposition of unclassified and classified Federal Records in accordance with federal guidelines. Disposition is an integral part of Federal Records Management. The employee must decide once the records are no longer needed to conduct agency business, whether they need to:
• Transfer records to agency storage facilities or NARA records centers
• Transfer records from one Federal agency to another
• Transfer of permanent records to the National Archives
• Dispose of temporary records no longer needed
• Analyze records to identify classification level, including portion markings and declassification instructions
• Ensure proper handling and control of National Security Information
• Conduct records inventories of electronic information systems/databases for disposition and scheduling
• Provide recommendations on records formats, uniform naming conventions, and storage methods
• Provide guidance to clients via email and telephone with clarity and professionalism
• Research and monitor current trends, best practices, and developments in the information management industry
• Work independently to identify and create solutions for issues surrounding program and personnel management
• Conduct records reviews to monitor office compliance
• Provide client targeted office assistance on an as needed basis
• Coordinate the transfer and retrieval of records

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Management related field (History, Political Science, Government Affairs, etc.) or a minimum of 3 years of military experience
• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance required to start work
• Ability to communicate effectively – both orally and in writing
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills, reading comprehension, and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task, work in a team environment, and adjust to established work patterns and processes as needed
• DoD Top Secret Clearance required
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, and PowerPoint)
• Willing and capable of lifting and moving record archives boxes (weighing approximately 30 pounds) as needed