FOIA Specialist; Part-Time

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Arlington County's Police Department (ACPD) is seeking a highly organized and time-conscious FOIA Specialist to assist with managing requests submitted under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This position engages directly with members of the community to facilitate public records requests by identifying, gathering, and reviewing responsive documents and digital evidence. The role is responsible for ensuring all records are properly prepared and redacted in full compliance with Virginia FOIA and applicable legal standards.

The selected candidate will communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing, while representing the Department in interactions with the public, internal staff, and external partners.

This position sits within the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR), whose mission is to support the Police Department's overall mission by developing and implementing sound regulations and policies and by ensuring that the Department's actions uphold the highest standards of integrity, comply with governing laws and policies, and align with established professional standards.

• - Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Public Policy, or a related field; and
• - Some experience in public administration and general research in public policy, along with Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, etc.).

Substitution:
Additional qualifying experience can be substituted for the educational requirement. A Master's degree or higher may be substituted for some of the experience requirement.

• - Some experience working as a Paralegal;
• - Experience applying Virginia FOIA requirements to law enforcement records;
• - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, etc.); and
• - Experience using the GovQA platform.

Background Check/Polygraph: A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It will include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. Due to the sensitive nature of this position, candidates receiving consideration will be required to undergo a pre-employment polygraph examination. You will be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.

• - The selected candidate must obtain Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN) certification; and
• - The selected candidate must complete FOIA training through the Virginia FOIA Council and the Office of the County Attorney.

The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

Work Hours:

This is a part-time position. Specific work hours may vary and will be determined at the time of hire. The incumbent may be required to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime as necessary. This is an on-site position with approved telework opportunities based on operational needs.

Work Location:

The Police Department office is located at 1425 North Courthouse Road.

The official title of this position is:
Management Specialist (NB)

This position is eligible for County government employee benefits that include health, dental, vacation and sick leave, commuter transportation subsidies, tuition reimbursement, as well as a generous retirement plan.

• health
• dental
• vacation and sick leave
• commuter transportation subsidies
• tuition reimbursement
• a generous retirement plan

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