Records & Information Governance Specialist

City of Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 66,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin City Hall, home to the City Clerk's Office, seeks a Records Management Professional to advise on policies, apply retention schedules, and train staff. Strong communication and presentation skills are essential to inform and engage city staff across departments.

The role emphasizes knowledge of information governance, regulatory compliance, and data analysis to support city-wide records programs and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to the job and 1 year of related experience.
• Knowledge of records management concepts, laws, and retention schedules.
• Strong written and spoken communication with ability to train staff.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME on records and information management laws and best practices.
• Develop and maintain databases to support tracking of training and project milestones.
• Facilitate meetings and document action items using flowcharts.
• Plan, execute, and close projects related to records governance and improvement.
• Train executives, managers, and staff on records laws and compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Records management

Project management

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Project planning software

Databases

Flowcharting tools

Job description

Austin City Hall, home to the City Clerk's Office, seeks a Records Management Professional to advise on policies, apply retention schedules, and train staff. Strong communication and presentation skills are essential to inform and engage city staff across departments.

The role emphasizes knowledge of information governance, regulatory compliance, and data analysis to support city-wide records programs and continuous improvement.