Bernalillo County is 1,160 square miles and is New Mexico’s most populous county with more than 676,000 residents. Bernalillo County government provides a wide range of public services to residents who live in Albuquerque, Los Ranchos and Tijeras with approximately 106,000 residents living in unincorporated areas of the county. Bernalillo County employs approximately 2,500 people and has an annual operating budget, capital investments and other funds of more than $1 billion. Elected officials include five county commissioners, assessor, clerk, probate judge, sheriff and treasurer.

Bernalillo County

Department of Human Resources

Job Descriptions

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JCP236: Records and Information Management Specialist

Records and Information Management Specialist

Job Code
Grade
Bargaining Unit
JCP236
6
None
       
       
Salary
As Hourly
As Annual
54,018.00 - 67,870.00 - 85,363.00 USD Annual
$25.97 - $32.63 - $41.04
$54,018.00 - $67,870.00 - $85,363.00

POSITION SUMMARY

The Records and Information Management Specialist coordinates the storage, destruction, and imaging of paper and electronic public records in compliance with state and federal laws. Serves as the primary custodian of highly confidential records and ensures proper file maintenance, retention, and retrieval processes for departmental records.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Scans, files, and retrieves official confidential documents and forms.
  • Utilize and maintain scanning software to retrieve and copy official documents.
  • Conduct monthly file audits to ensure timely and accurate records retention and perform quality assurance checks.
  • Provide technical support to public and government agencies on file and document inventories. Assist with creating and implementing record retention schedules; review and recommend updates; arrange off-site storage or other disposition. Respond to public records requests per established procedures and legal requirements.
  • Assist County IT with troubleshooting and maintaining scanning equipment and software; coordinate maintenance and department user access.
  • Coordinate with Records Management to prepare, store, retain, and dispose of records.
  • Support file reviews related to scanned documents, retention requests, and retrievals from storage.
  • Monitor legal and procedural updates and coordinate retention schedules with Records Management.
  • Coordinate department workflows and deadlines to ensure timely scanning of documents.
  • Create and maintain manuals and user guides for scanning and indexing procedures.
  • Monitor and maintain databases and spreadsheets to track document locations, box status, and pickup schedules.
  • Draft correspondence, compile information, reconcile data, write reports, and prepare indexes using Excel and Word.
  • May direct and train clerical staff.
  • Assist in developing, reviewing, and renewing imaging plans submitted to the State, ensuring compliance with systems used to convert paper records to electronic formats.
  • May help determine program budgets, resource needs, and performance goals.
  • May identify training needs, prepare training materials, and deliver staff trainings.
  • May assist in creating reports, presentations, or responses requested by management.
  • May support the development and management of tools to track and report program statistics and activities.
  • May lead, guide, or assist lower-level staff with records and information management tasks.
  • May assume responsibility for operations, services, staff, and activities in the absence of the Records Manager, depending on the assigned area.
  • Maintain confidentiality of all documents and job duties.

*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities. 


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Two (2) years of related work experience in records management or business administration.

*Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements. 


SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE

The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:

  • Complete the pre-employment medical examination, drug screening and background investigation.
  • Comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
  • Complete required FEMA training(s) as assigned to position.


WORKING CONDITIONS

  • All essential duties are performed indoors.
  • Duties are performed in a temperature-controlled environment.
  • Duties are performed on an even surface, which may be carpeted or tile. Working surface is typically dry.
  • Ability to work in locations that can be cold, hot or dusty and must be able to lift boxes of records over 35lbs. on a regular basis.
  • Worker often works alone both with and without directions from supervisor.


EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS

  • Equipment typically used in the performance of office duties includes telephone, computer, printer, and copy machine.
  • Materials and products handled while performing essential duties include files, forms, reports, various other paperwork, and a wide variety of basic office supplies.

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