Data Practices Officer Job Saint Paul area,Minnesota USA,Government

This vacancy is with the Compliance and Ethics Office.

The eligibility list created by this vacancy may be used to hire other vacancies in the department.

The Data Practices Officer coordinates, standardizes, implements and monitors countywide data practices administration; and performs other duties as assigned.

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Flexible Workplace

This position is identified under the designation of ‘flex work eligible’, meaning that the employee can formally opt to be in-office full-time or work a flex schedule in which at least two-days per week are performed in office and other days can be performed in a remote-first environment. Regardless of selection, the position carries expectations regarding on-site responsibilities and will require schedule flexibility beyond the minimum expectations set forth in the county’s flexible workplace policy.

To view Ramsey County’s Flexible Workplace policy, go to:
Flexible Workplace Policy

Design and implement policies and procedures as required to ensure compliance with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and rules and regulations.

Conduct research and provide guidance on the application of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and related rules.

Manage and facilitate the processing of complex, sensitive, and cross-departmental data requests with departments, county leadership, County Attorney’s Office, Communications and Public Relations Office, and other stakeholders.

Develop, maintain and train departments on data practices, request requirements, and annual countywide training.

Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the data practices management systems and tools.

Assist with project management support in planning countywide initiatives and projects to establish and achieve countywide objectives.

(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this description and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification. Regular attendance according to the position’s management approved work schedule is required.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in risk management, compliance, communications, English, business administration, public policy, public administration, or a field related to information management.

Experience

Four years of professional experience in data practices (MN state equivalent of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), data privacy, technology applications, information management, digital services, records management, or related experience.

Substitution

Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certifications/Licensure

None.

The examination process will consist of the following section with each section weighted as indicated:

Training and Experience Rating = 100%

The examination for Data Practices Officer will consist of a training and experience rating, comprised of the questions in the attached supplemental questionnaire. Not all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will pass the training and experience rating. The rating on this supplemental questionnaire will depend on your answers to the questions – do not mark “see resume” or “see work history” as a response.

Please answer all your questions clearly and completely. Failure to respond could affect your score and final rank on this examination.

Eligible List:
The names of all applicants who filed a properly completed application and passed the examination/screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for an employment opportunity as a Data Practices Officer.…