Records Manager

Bernalillo County•Albuquerque, NM

1d•$69,451 - $109,720

About The Position

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more. GENERAL SUMMARY The Records Manager plans, directs, manages, assigns, and reviews the work of staff responsible for maintaining records and responding to public records requests. Oversees the development and implementation of records systems, imaging operations, and compliance with local, state, and federal laws. Works closely with attorneys to fulfill records requests for litigation. Coordinates records activities across departments, external agencies, and the public. Supervises staff, including hiring, training, performance evaluations, coaching, disciplinary actions, and terminations. Prepares and manages budgets, requests for proposals (RFPs), and resource planning for records management systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
Six (6) years of work experience in related field.
Two (2) years in a supervisory role.
Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.
Must successfully complete a post-offer medical exam and background check.
Must follow all County safety policies.
Must complete FEMA training as assigned.

Responsibilities

Coordinate all functions of the countywide records management system, including retention, storage, retrieval, and destruction in compliance with applicable laws.
Develop, recommend, and implement technologies that improve the efficiency of records and imaging systems.
Prepare and manage the department’s budget, including forecasting equipment and service needs.
Evaluate and plan short- and long-term imaging and records management strategies for county departments.
Consult with internal stakeholders to assess and implement imaging software and hardware.
Prepare RFPs, evaluate vendor proposals, and manage contracts for imaging and records services.
Supervise assigned staff and support activities to meet service availability goals.
Train internal and external staff and provide technical assistance on records systems.
Oversee project implementation, ensuring timely delivery and resource efficiency.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.