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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Governance Specialist - **Company:** City of Bloomington - **Location:** Bloomington, IN, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $63,731.0 - $68,952.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Software Applications, Data Governance, Document Management Systems, Enterprise Document Management System, Microsoft Office, Laserfiche, Data Processing, Data Storage Management, Data Classification, Indexer, Data Management - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/data-governance-specialist-part-time-bloomington-mn--d187c358-a5ff-4784-88a3-4bf3fd9c8b69 ## About the Role * Ability to prioritize work assignments and complete tasks thoroughly, accurately, and timely. * Ability to develop and maintain positive, collaborative working relations with other City departments, government agencies, vendors, and members of the public. * Ability to work effectively and courteously with customers. * Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. * Ability to maintain private and confidential information. * Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the administration and coordination of records management in an office environment. * Understanding of electronic document management systems (EDMS) concepts, including imaging, electronic document management, organization, and related equipment. * Understanding of the processing of data requests and data classification according to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. * Working independently with little supervision and maintaining confidentiality. * Ability to lift up to 40 pounds. * Working experience with Microsoft Office Suite; Laserfiche or a comparable records management system. * Advanced organization skills and a high level of attention to detail., * High School graduation or equivalent. * Three years of general office support experience, including customer service experience. * Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and readily learn various software applications. * Experience with electronic document management software applications., * Three years of experience working for a local, county, state, or federal government. * Training in or knowledge of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. * Experience with processing data requests under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. * Three years of experience with records management concepts, including records life cycle, records inventory and retention scheduling, filing and indexing systems, appropriate equipment and supplies, software applications, storage management, and archival concepts. * Experience with data request management software. * Experience with Laserfiche or similar electronic records management software. Supplemental Information SUPERVISION OF OTHERS, * High School or Equivalent * Associate Degree * Bachelors Degree * Masters Degree or Higher * Not Applicable 07 If you indicated you have post-secondary education, please summarize coursework or list degree earned, area of study, name of institution and dates you attended. If not applicable to you, indicate N/A. 08 How many years total of general office support and customer service experience do you have? * Less than 3 years * 3 Years * 4-5 years * 6+ years * Not Applicable 09 If you indicated that you have work experience with office support and customer service, please summarize your experience including Job Title, place of employment, and relevant job duties. If not applicable, indicate N/A. 10 Are you proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and readily learn various software applications? * Yes * No 11 If you indicated you have work experience utilizing Microsoft Office Suites, please summarize your experience including Software Name, Level of Experience, and relevant work tasks when using software. If not applicable, indicate N/A., How many years of experience do you possess working for a local, county, state, or federal government? * Less than 3 years * 3 years * 4 - 5 years * 6+ * Not Applicable 15 If you indicated you have experience working in local, country, state, or federal government, please summarize your experience including Job Title, place of employment, and relevant job duties. If not applicable, indicate N/A. 16 How many years of training in or knowledge of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act do you possess? * Less than one year * 2 - 3 years * 4 -5 years * 6 -7 years * 8 - 10 years 17 If you indicated you have work experience training in or knowledge of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, please summarize your experience including Job Title, place of employment, and relevant job duties. If not applicable, indicate N/A. 18 How many years of experience do you possess with processing data requests under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act? * Less than one year * 2 -3 years * 4 -5 years * 6 -7 years * 8 - 10 years 19 If you indicated you have work experience with processing data requests under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, please summarize your experience including Job Title, place of employment, and relevant job duties. If not applicable, indicate N/A. 20 How many years of experience do you possess with records management concepts, including records life cycle, records inventory and retention scheduling, filing and indexing systems, appropriate equipment and supplies, software applications, storage management, and archival concepts? * Less than 3 years * 3 years * 4 - 5 years * 6+ years * Not Applicable 21 If you indicated you have work experience with records management concepts, please summarize your experience including Job Title, place of employment, concept, and relevant job duties. If not applicable, indicate N/A. 22 How many years of experience with data request management software do you possess? * Less than one year * 2 -3 years * 4 - 5 years * 6 - 7 * 8 - 10 23 If you indicated you have work experience with data request management software, please summarize your experience including Job Title, place of employment, software name, and relevant job duties. If not applicable, indicate N/A. 24 How many years of experience with Laserfiche or similar electronic records management software do you possess? * Less than one year * 1 -2 years * 3 - 4 years * 5 - 6 years * 6+ years 25 If you indicated you have work experience utilizing Laserfiche or similar electronic records management software, please summarize your experience including Software Name, Level of Experience, and relevant work tasks when using software. If not applicable, indicate N/A. 26 Do you fluently speak a second language, in addition to English, that has a recognized presence in the community? Recognized prevalent languages in the City of Bloomington are Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Chinese Mandarin, and Cambodian [Khmer]. Fluent means you can sustain a conversation, demonstrate intelligible pronunciation which doesnt interfere with understanding, and communicate at informal and some formal levels. * Spanish - FLUENT * Somali - FLUENT * Vietnamese - FLUENT * Chinese Mandarin - FLUENT * Cambodian [Khmer] - FLUENT * I am not FLUENT in those languages or I am FLUENT in another language, Administrative Skills, City Government, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Data Management, Data Processing, Detail Oriented, Document Imaging, Document Management, English Language, Establish Priorities, Federal Government, Government, High School Diploma, Inventory Reports, Khmer Language, Lift/Move 40 Pounds, Mandarin Chinese Language, Microsoft Office, Office Management, Organizational Skills, Payroll Tax, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Records Management, Spanish Language, Storage Management Software, Team Player, Time Management, Vietnamese Language ## Description To perform specialized, technical, and confidential data and records management and data practices duties and facilitate excellent external and internal customer service., * Models and contributes to a positive work environment, culture of communication, engagement and safety * Communicates effectively and respectfully with employees and the general public, including but not limited to those of diverse racial, ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds * Works cooperatively as a member of a team; develops and maintains effective working relationships with diverse coworkers and community members; consistently brings a high level of self-awareness and empathy to all personal interactions * Embraces the City's shared values and contributes towards accomplishing the City's vision and goals by being creative, innovative, continuously learning, and communicating clearly Examples of Duties Records Management * Scanning and managing electronic documents and physical records in compliance with Records Management principles and City objectives. This includes preparing documents for scanning or importing into the electronic document system. * Assist with the off-site storage of physical records. * Processing internal records requests. * Assist with disposing of data and records in conformance with applicable policies and laws. Data Practices * Assist the Responsible Authority and Data and Records team in coordinating the processing, compiling, preparing, redacting, and releasing of the data in response to various data requests in accordance with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA) and other applicable laws. * Acquire and maintain knowledge of the MGDPA regarding the classification and release of data. * Maintains confidentiality of private data and processes. General * Provides prompt, quality customer service to internal and external customers and exercises patience, respect, and professionalism in all routine and non-routine interactions. * Assists in facilitating records management and data practices outreach to City staff. * Ability to handle the physical aspects of the positions essential functions, including lifting up to 40 pounds and standing and sitting for periods of time. * Perform other duties and responsibilities as apparent or assigned. ## Related Videos - [RPA in the Public Sector](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/86-rpa-in-the-public-sector) - [Data Governance in the Era of AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1622-data-governance-in-the-era-of-ai) - [Optimizing Discovery: PostgreSQL's Role in Transforming GetYourGuide's Search](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1647-optimizing-discovery-postgresql-s-role-in-transforming-getyourguide-s-search) - [Outclassing Frontier LLMs at Extracting Information](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100303-outclassing-frontier-llms-at-extracting-information) - [AI beyond the code: Master your organisational AI implementation.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1248-ai-beyond-the-code-master-your-organisational-ai-implementation) - [Dynamic Entities in .NET: Building Low-Code Systems on Top of Entity Framework Core](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100218-dynamic-entities-in-net-building-low-code-systems-on-top-of-entity-framework-core) ## Related Articles - [Starter Kit For Job Applications For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/7-starter-kit-for-job-applications-for-developers) - [Quick guide: How to write a Software Developer CV](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/37-quick-guide-how-to-write-a-software-developer-cv) - [93 Java Interview Questions You Should Prepare For](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/14-93-java-interview-questions-you-should-prepare-for) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [The 10 C++ programming questions to expect in an interview](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/50-the-10-c-programming-questions-to-expect-in-an-interview)