Public Records Specialist

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Job Location:

Risk Management 206 S 17th Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85007 Posting Details:
Salary: $60,498.67 Grade: 20 Closing Date:

Job Summary:

This position conducts research to identify and prepare information and records required for public records and outside counsel; assists and coordinates with legal counsel and agency personnel in defense of the agency, including identification and preparation of internal subject matter experts; collects data arising from high liability exposure claims and torts; reviews and redacts records to public requests, pending claims and litigation matters, and subpoenas pursuant to state and federal laws.

Works closely with the Attorney General's Office to ensure prepared records do not violate any Public Records laws or go against the best interest of the State.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Conducts research to identify and prepare information and records required by the public.

Reviews/redacts/analyzes record responses to public requests and those related to pending claims and litigation matters, and subpoenas pursuant to state and Federal laws, and agency policy.

Assists and coordinates with legal counsel, agency personnel, and other divisions regarding public requests and defense of the agency, including identification and preparation of internal subject matter experts.

Knowledge of:

• Arizona public record statute, and general public record law and processes.
• Arizona Library and Archives record management and retention statutes and record management guidance.
• General knowledge of state liability claim process.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google applications, spreadsheets and database programs.
• Advanced knowledge of writing techniques and grammar.

Skills in:

• Advanced skills in verbal and written communication with public, executive personnel, project teams and legal community.
• Intellectual ability to identify and maintain confidentiality of agency documentation, internal processes and communications.
• Skills in project management, collaboration and attention to detail.
• Reading comprehension.
• Substantial organizational skills.

Ability to:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working team relationships with a wide variety of people.
• Provide guidance and expertise through written and verbal communication.
• Apply knowledge of public records and records management processes.
• Comprehend and develop reports, plans, and other documents, and articulate their meaning to all types of audiences.
• Manage project and team to effectively develop public records and record management programs.
• Interpret best interest of the agency and ethical standards in fulfillment of A.R.5. 39-121 and 41-151 with a high level of analytical ability.
• Maintain high level of attention to detail.

Experienced in public records and records management programs within a state agency (1+years); college credits, Associated degree or higher; any combination of education, training, experience that meet the knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted.

Valid driver's license and acceptable 39 month driving record.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required…