Real Property Records and Information Management (RIM) Specialist III or IV, State of Vermont, (Middlesex, VT)
Posted February 9, 2026
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.
Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in library or information sciences, public administration, information technology, or related field AND five (5) or more years of records and information management (RIM) experience in a government or corporate environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Graduate level coursework or degree in information systems (MIS/MISM), library and information science (MLIS/MLS), public administration (MPA), or another related area of study, including Juris Doctor (JD).
Professional certification, such as Certified Records Manager (CRM), Certified Records Analyst (CRA), Certified Information Professional (CIP), Information Governance Professional (IGP), and other certificates of specialization in information governance or records management from AIIM, ARMA, ICRM, and similar associations.
Hours and Compensation
As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it’s more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:
- 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
- Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
- State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
- Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
- Low cost group life insurance
- Incentive-based Wellness Program
- Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
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How to Apply
Application deadline: February 17, 2026. For more information and to apply, please go to the following: Real Property Records and Information Management (RIM) Specialist III Job Details | State of Vermont and Real Property Records and Information Management (RIM) Specialist IV Job Details | State of Vermont.
Please Note: This position is being recruited at multiple levels. If you would like to be considered for more than one level, you MUST apply to the specific Job Requisition.