Records Specialist - BCSO

## Open Records Specialist - BCSOApply:
BCSO & CSCD Main:
Full time:
Posted Today:
JR101157
** 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
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* 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