Certified Records Manager — Archives & PRA Leader

City of Palm Springs; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Palm Springs is seeking a Certified Records Manager to lead the City Clerk’s Records Management Program, including active records, archives, and access management. You will work with department liaisons to ensure PRA compliance and establish a publicly accessible records center.

Responsibilities include developing city-wide records policies, managing PRA responses, and guiding digitization and archival projects, with oversight of staff and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Experience in records management, archives, and PRA handling.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• CRM certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages a comprehensive City-wide records and archives program.
• Manages PRA requests and ensures compliance with statutory timelines and legal standards.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates maintenance and destruction of city documents per policy.
• Establishes and enforces standards for records management across departments.
• Oversees records retrieval and destruction schedules and digitization efforts.
• Trains staff and provides guidance on PRA requirements and best practices.
• Oversees archival program and historical records preservation.
• Assists in elections and participates in civic meetings as needed.

Skills

Records management

Supervisory experience

PRA guidance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree preferred

CRM certification preferred

Job description

The City of Palm Springs is seeking a Certified Records Manager to lead the City Clerk’s Records Management Program, including active records, archives, and access management. You will work with department liaisons to ensure PRA compliance and establish a publicly accessible records center.

Responsibilities include developing city-wide records policies, managing PRA responses, and guiding digitization and archival projects, with oversight of staff and ongoing training.