Open Records Specialist

Job Title

Open Records Specialist - BCSO

Pay Rate Min to Mid Range

$18.34 - $21.55

Time Type

Full time

Summary

Under general supervision, is responsible for responding to requests for open records from the public, the media and other agencies while staying within the law of the Public Information Act; handles and maintains the confidentiality and security of public records and performs related duties as required.

Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works with the Chief Administrative Officer, Public Information Officer, and District Attorney’s Office in receiving and responding to all requests for records received in accordance with Texas Government Code 552

• Administers cost issues of public information in accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 552, Subchapter F

• Works closely with staff to identify and review all responsive documents to determine need for request

• Reviews and makes determination on governmental bodies’ request for exemption from cost rules

• Investigates and resolves complaints of overcharges for copies of public information

• Maintains knowledge of and compliance with new or modified legislation affecting the Public Information Act

• Performs administrative duties and paraprofessional legal support to staff attorneys for contract claims

• Responsible for all aspects of office’s complex file system; ensures compliance with records management

• Responsible for conversions of office files from hard copies to digital images

• Processes deposits to be recorded in the Business Office

• Maintains a high degree of confidentiality on all sensitive information

• Performs related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Communications, Business Administration or a closely related field, and two (2) years related experience. Combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• Working knowledge of the legal system and the Public Information Act; strong knowledge of proper grammar, spelling and punctuation

• Proficient skill in MSWord and Excel; outstanding oral, written and interpersonal communication skills; attention to detail

• Ability to establish effective relationships with co-workers, supervisors and the general public; ability to research and gather information; ability to ask questions and embrace new assignments and challenges; ability to meet deadlines and multi-task in a fast pace environment; ability to exercise a high level of discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information

• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance

• Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test

• Work hours may include evenings and weekends

• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek

Working With Bexar County

Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits. Many employee benefits are available to an employee’s spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren). Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.

Employee Benefits | Bexar County, TX - Official Website

Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.