LTE Public Records Specialist; Madison

Position: LTE Public Records Specialist (Madison)
Position Summary

Records/Forms Management Specialist will coordinate, track and respond to complex public records requests. The position will work with program staff to consolidate and collect records. The scope of involvement will begin from intake and go through completion of the records request. The employee will coordinate with open records staff to ensure all records are recorded, collected and reviewed to meet all required timelines.

This position will coordinate the proper archiving of files for the public by ensuring all files deemed sensitive or complex are provided to the public and appropriately saved and stored. The position will provide excellent customer service to both requesters and staff.

40% - Coordinate with program staff in the central office and regions to consolidate and collect all records for sensitive and complex public records requests, in conformance with the public records law.

20% - Independently manage the administrative duties associated with public records requests, to include making copies, updating databases and creating/sending invoices. Ensure all files deemed sensitive and complex and provided to the public are scanned, saved appropriately, and sent to the Office of Communications staff.

20% - Independently interpret department public records policies and procedures and work with staff to assure consistent implementation.

20% - Provide excellent customer service and support to requesters and division staff throughout the process.

Salary Information

This position pays $21.27 per hour and is classified as a Records/ Forms Management Specialist in pay schedule and range 07-04. Compensation will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.

Job Details

This is a Limited Term Employment (LTE) position and will not automatically lead to permanent state employment or be entitled to the same benefits as permanent employees.

More about LTE positions:

1) Offer a great opportunity to gain experience and learn about careers at the WI Department of Natural Resources.

2) Provide opportunities for individuals to enhance their resumes with skills learned on the job.

3) May accommodate flexibility for part-time or full-time work hours and seasonal schedules. Work schedules are dependent on business needs.

4) Allow individuals to hold multiple LTE appointments concurrently. If both LTE positions are at the same agency, the positions must be bona fide different positions. Each individual LTE position allows for maximum of 1039 hours in a twelve-month period.

Special Requirements :

1) Residency:
To be considered for this position, you must be a resident of the State of Wisconsin.

A Wisconsin resident is a person who:

a. Has established a residence, as defined in s. 6.10(1), in this state not less than 10 days earlier;

b. Has resided in this state for not less than a total of one year out of the immediately preceding 5 years;

c. Is eligible to register to vote in this state; or

d. Is the spouse of a person meeting the requirements of par. (a), (b), or (c)." s.), Wis. Stats.

2) Background Checks:
The Department of Natural Resources conducts criminal background checks on final applicants prior to a job offer. Please note that a criminal charge or conviction on your record will not necessarily disqualify you from state employment. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the DNR does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

3) Eligible to work in U.S.:
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. The Department of Natural Resources does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility I-9 form upon hire.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

The DNR is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified candidates will have the…