Records Manager

City of Detroit • Michigan, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, develops and implements a comprehensive system for the storage and retrieval of departmental records and supervises the work of staff assigned to the records management function.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a field related to Records Management.
• Two years experience in the design and management of general or specialized records management systems including one year in a supervisory capacity.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be submitted to meet the education and experience requirements of this position.

Nice To Haves

• Certification as a Records Manager, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops and installs a comprehensive records management, storage and retrieval system.
• Develops and implements departmental policies for manual and automated records management systems.
• Instructs all departmental personnel in the organization and function of the records management system.
• Installs comparable records management systems in satellite locations and ensures proper maintenance processes.
• Selects appropriate equipment to support the records management function.
• Plans and conducts system surveys to identify opportunities to improve work methods.
• Compiles data for periodic reports.
• Indexes and cross references files, records.
• Answers questions and advises on procedures.
• Audits records for consistency, appropriate format, and content.
• Compiles information in response to requests and subpoenas.
• Trains and supervises staff assigned to assist in the records management activity.
• Reviews and evaluates staff work in progress for quality and quantity.
• Makes adjustments in staff assignments and work flow.
• Resolves problems or conflicts related to the maintenance or release of records.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level