Real Property Records and Information Management (RIM) Specialist IV

at State of Vermont in Montpelier, Vermont, United States

Job Description

The Vermont State Archives and Records Administration (VSARA) is seeking a highly collaborative and innovative problem-solver with a strong technical background and deep understanding of information governance, records management, and data analysis, processing and standardization. This position, created by Act 171 of 2022, is integral to a legislative modernization initiative relating to real property records and data in the State of Vermont. 

What Will You Do?

Working closely with more than 240 municipal recording jurisdictions and a broad range of real property stakeholders in both government and private sectors, you will directly assist in, and be responsible for, building capabilities statewide to achieve the following modernization goals:

•    Fully electronic (digital) processes from submission to recording to post-recording management and long-term permanent digital access and preservation for all deeds and other instruments required by law to be recorded by municipal clerks.

•    Data and records management standards to support findability, accessibility, interoperability, and reusability (FAIR Principles) of real property records and data in current and future systems ranging from transactions recorded by clerks to land use permitting, planning, and zoning to tax appraisals and assessments to parcel mapping, etc.

•    Sustainment of uniform and consistent data and records management processes through statewide training, education and support as well as targeted assistance to specific state and local government agencies.

This position requires regular in-state travel and is best suited for someone who is committed to fostering collaborations, relationships, strategies, and technologies for the benefit of Vermonters; brings hands-on experience in one or all of the modernization goals; and is genuinely interested in developing expertise and leadership in the administration and management of Vermont real property records and data to support Vermont government and the public we collectively serve.

As part of your application materials, please include a current resume and a cover letter with details (or attached samples) of similar work experience(s) and the knowledge, skills and abilities you bring to this role.

Link to full job specification: https://humanresources.vermont.gov/classification-position-management/classification/job-specifications/detail/080300?nojs=ajax

Work is performed in a standard office setting, but some travel may be required for which private means of transportation should be available. Work outside of regular business hours may be expected. There is pressure from the need to meet deadlines and dealing with people who have strong opinions or may be upset.