Public Disclosure Officer, Strategic Advisor

• Receive and interpret public disclosure requests, and coordinate collection, review and release of responsive records in accordance with state law and City policy.
• Locate and gather large volumes of records and/or datasets.
• Interpret requests and generate search terms for Boolean and other electronic searches in City systems and databases.
• Communicate with department subject matter experts, leadership, records custodians, requestors, members of the media, the City's Attorney's Office, other public disclosure officers, and various agencies or third parties in a clear and timely manner.
• Identify applicable exemptions during record review, apply red actions, and generate exemption logs.
• Use GovQA to track requests, connect with and invoice requestors, and provide records and timely updates via the Public Records Request Center.
• Conduct complex searches using Microsoft eDiscovery, and leverage additional technology solutions, such as Nuix, to identify and review responsive records.
• Provide organized tracking and timely updates on the status of requests.

• Prior experience as a public disclosure officer as a primary function
• Experience performing electronic records search and retrieval, and mining data across various digital media
• Current knowledge of the Washington State Public Records Act and other statutes, case law, rules and regulations governing public records requests
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Acrobat Pro, SharePoint or other public records request management tools
• Proficiency and strong working knowledge of all software or electronic management systems, eDiscovery platforms, used for collection, redaction, production of public records

• Have strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• Engage in ongoing learning, training, and professional development
• Work efficiently both independently and collaboratively
• Manage high volume of tasks and projects with shifting deadlines and connect with requesters accordingly
• Work as a collaborative partner who exercises tact, good judgment, discretion, diplomacy, and the ability to build cooperative working relationships with diverse groups.
• Understand the importance of responding with appropriate urgency to situations and events that require quick turnaround
• Think creatively and be proactive in solving problems
• Possess strong organizational skills
• Have great attention to detail while still meeting tight deadlines
• Work with a high level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion in handling confidential information
• Communicate effectively on high profile and sensitive matters including with members of the media
• Be adept in using technology solutions and tools to effectively process workload

• 1 year of experience working in a public disclosure position
• Current Washington State Certified Public Records Officer (WaPRO), or the ability to obtain certification within 12 months of hire.
• Experience and knowledge of principles and standard methodologies of public disclosure in a public sector environment
• Familiarity with databases and various electronic records formats, including metadata.
• Experience with electronic review tools such as Nuix, Relativity, Disco, Sightline, etc.

The full salary range for this classification is $51.88 - $77.82 per hour.

The City offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits Additionally, we provide free public transportation…