Public Disclosure Specialist; Management Analyst

Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

The Department of Ecology is hiring a Public Disclosure Specialist (Management Analyst
3) within the Administrative Services Division (ASD).

Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA.

You must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

• This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
• A minimum of one day per week is required in the office.
• Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

• Apply by May 11, 2026
• This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins. Applications received after the date above may not be considered.

Are you ready to take on the increasingly complex arena of public records? Electronic records are booming in volume and complexity. Records today are often being driven by ephemeral, dynamic, or AI generated sources. A myriad of technical challenges have arrived, and we want someone who loves a new challenge. The ideal candidate is a creative thinker, open to new technology and change, and is willing to experiment with fresh ideas to enhance timely record productions.

You believe in great customer service and government transparency. You are not afraid to take risks, you are a detailed problem solver, you work well with others, and you can stay focused for long periods on large document sets. The service that you will provide enables Ecology to better serve the public with timely and accurate electronic records.

Join the Department of Ecology’s Information Governance team as our Public Disclosure Specialist, where you will play a central role in advancing government transparency in an era defined by artificial intelligence, rapidly expanding data volumes, and increasingly complex public records. This position supports Ecology’s mission to protect, preserve, and enhance Washington’s environment by ensuring the public has timely access to the information they need to participate meaningfully in environmental decision‑making.

You will serve as the primary authority for intake, tracking, and coordination of Public Records Act (PRA) requests, providing critical expertise that strengthens public trust and upholds statutory responsibilities.

As AI‑enabled systems generate new categories of electronic records, this role leads the agency in navigating novel challenges in records identification, preservation, search, and production. You will leverage advanced eDiscovery tools—including AI‑assisted document review—to process large, complex datasets, perform bulk culling of non‑responsive material, and ensure defensible, repeatable workflows across programs and regions. Your work directly contributes to risk mitigation, transparency, and compliance by applying expert knowledge of exemptions, privilege, retention, case law, and Ecology’s record‑keeping systems.

This is a high‑impact, collaborative role that works closely with the Public Records Officer, Information Governance Manager, Public Disclosure Coordinators, the Advance eDiscovery team, and staff across the agency. You will provide training, develop efficient workflows, support quality assurance, and lead statewide reporting and performance measurement, including JLARC metrics. If you are motivated by public service, energized by complex information challenges, and committed to strengthening government transparency in a dynamic technological landscape, we invite you to apply.

• Electronic intake and coordination of public records requests.
• Coordination of targeted search criteria with eDiscovery team.
• Estimation of search volume and production timelines.
• Targeted culling efforts to systematically remove non‑responsive records.
• Leverage AI‑assisted tools to assist in document review and volume reduction of AI‑generated records.
• Perform focused initial review of large record sets with targeted filters and bulk tags.

Seven years of experience and/or education as described below.

• Experience in analyzing policies, laws, rules or regulations, formulating recommendations, and coordinating implementation…