Records Analyst 3

Primepoint, LLC; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercer County is seeking a Records Analyst 3 to implement and improve the county's records management program. You will work with Records Management staff and county departments to identify needs and support effective practices county-wide.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and customer-service focused with a willingness to learn new skills. The role requires coordinating training and maintaining access to records.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of professional experience involving the review, analysis, and evaluation of records management systems and administrative practices, including recommending improved methods in a business, government agency, archives, or related setting.
• Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience.
• Possession of a master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Library and Information Science, or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing, evaluating, and improving the County's records management program.
• Promote proper procedures for handling, maintaining, storing, and preserving County records.
• Assist in developing preservation practices for physical and electronic records and data.
• Support disaster preparedness, records recovery, and business continuity planning.
• Assist in developing and delivering records management training for County employees.
• Facilitate public access to records as authorized by Mercer County Administration.
• Maintain productive relationships with County departments, stakeholders, and service providers.
• Stay current on records management standards, best practices, and emerging technologies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Records management

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Problem solving

Independent & collaborative work

Archival preservation knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Library and Information Science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

DEPARTMENT: County Administration

DIVISION: Records Management

SALARY: $55,941 – $75,040

SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., full-time

LOCATION: Trenton, NJ

POSITION(S) AVAILABLE: 1

POSITIONOVERVIEW:

Under thesupervision of the Records Manager, the Records Analyst 3 plays an essentialrole in implementing, evaluating, and improving Mercer County's recordsmanagement program. This position works collaboratively with Records Managementstaff and County departments to identify and address records-related needs andsupport effective records management practices County-wide.

The idealcandidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, andcustomer-service focused, with an interest in learning and applying new skills.

REQUIREMENTS:

NOTE: Applicants must meet one of thefollowing or a combination of education and experience. Thirty (30)semester-hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.

Five (5)years of professional experience involving the review, analysis, and evaluationof records management systems and administrative practices, includingrecommending improved methods in a business, government agency, archives, orrelated setting.

OR

Possessionof a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one (1)year of the above-mentioned professional experience.

OR

Possessionof a master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Libraryand Information Science, or a related field from an accredited college oruniversity.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with implementing,evaluating, and improving the County's records management program.
• Promote proper procedures forhandling, maintaining, storing, and preserving County records.
• Assist in developingpreservation practices for physical and electronic records and data.
• Support disaster preparedness,records recovery, and business continuity planning.
• Assist in developing anddelivering records management training for County employees.
• Facilitate public access torecords as authorized by Mercer County Administration.
• Maintain productiverelationships with County departments, stakeholders, and serviceproviders.
• Stay current on recordsmanagement standards, best practices, and emerging technologies.
• Perform other related dutiesas assigned.

KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of recordsmanagement principles, practices, and electronic records systems.
• Strong organizational,analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbalcommunication skills.
• Ability to manage multipleassignments, priorities, and deadlines.
• Ability to interpret and applyrecords management rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to identifyrecords-related needs and develop practical solutions.
• Ability to work independentlyand collaboratively with County departments and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365and ability to learn records and information management systems.
• Knowledge or experience inarchival preservation and training development is a plus.

BENEFITSOF WORKING WITH MERCER COUNTY:

MercerCounty is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports thehealth, financial security, and professional development of our employees.Benefits include:

• Access to health and wellnesscoverage
• Retirement and deferredcompensation plans
• Generous paid time off andleave programs
• Ongoing training and tuitionassistance

Mercer County EEO/ Civil Service Statement & Residency Requirements :

Mercer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, disability, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.

As a Civil Service employer under the State of New Jersey, all candidates must comply with New Jersey Civil Service Commission regulations and guidelines. Mercer County residency is required. Non-residents must establish residency within one (1) year of employment.

Mercer County is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws, specifically in accordance with the New Jersey State Policy Prohibiting Discrimination in the Workplace .