Records Coordinator

Position Description

About Harris County Flood Control District:

The Flood Control District has the mission to reduce the risk of flooding in Harris County, the third most populated county in the United States, with a population in excess of 4.7 million, including the City of Houston, the nation's fourth largest city. The Flood Control District has jurisdiction over the primary stormwater facilities in the county, which consist of approximately 1,500 channels totaling nearly 2,500 miles in length, as well as more than 60 regional stormwater detention basins, totaling more than 10,000 acres and several wetlands mitigation banks including Greens bayou.

What you will do at Harris County Flood Control District:

The Harris County Flood Control District (District) is seeking qualified candidates for the Records Coordinator role, responsible for overseeing the intake, processing, compliance, and documentation of all Public Information Act (PIA) requests in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements. This role acts as the District's primary liaison for open records requests, ensures accurate and timely responses, and coordinates across departments to collect and redact records as needed.

The coordinator plays a key role in promoting transparency while protecting sensitive information and provides backup administrative support to other critical roles, such as the Commissioners' Court Coordinator.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Open Records Management & Compliance:

* Support the PIO and receive, evaluate, and process all incoming PIA requests in compliance with state regulations.

* Monitor and track request deadlines to ensure timely fulfillment.

* Communicate with requestors to clarify requests, provide updates, and manage expectations.

* Collaborate with the County Attorney's Office and the PIO to review responsive records, file exception requests with the Texas Attorney General, and apply appropriate red actions and ensure the confidentiality of sensitive or exempted information.

* Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date records in the request tracking system, primarily using the Harris County enterprise GovQA system.

* File and store documents in the district's document management system as necessary.

* Support Records Team with general administrative tasks, among others.

Commissioners Court Support:

* Document approved agenda, court letters, historical records, and supporting documentation required for department projects and divisions.

* Maintain and organize Court action documentation.

* Record final agenda actions in internal District systems.

* Scan and upload documents into App Xtender and other relevant records management systems.

* Support the Agenda Team when needed as backup during Commissioners Court and support with agenda and RCA workflow processes.

Additional Responsibilities and Duties

* Assist with department or District projects, as needed.

* Attend seminars, conference workshops, re-certification, or other training programs.

* Assume additional responsibilities as required, adapting to the evolving demands, responsibilities, needs, and objectives of the District.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

Education:

* Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Communication, Legal Studies, or related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

* Five (5) years of progressive experience in public records management, legal compliance, governmental operations, or a related administrative or legal field.

Licensure:

* Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.

Knowledge Skills, and Abilities:

* Excellent organizational, analytical, and time-management skills.

* Knowledge of the Texas Public Information Act and related compliance requirements.

* Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.

* Proficient in using databases, spreadsheets, and digital document management tools.

* Familiarity with legal and governmental documentation standards.

* Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.

* Skilled in handling sensitive information with a high degree of discretion.

NOTE:

Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

Experience:

* Experience with enterprise records tracking databases or workflow automation tools. (preferred)

Certification:

* Certification in Public Records or Records Management. (preferred)

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