Public Records and Disclosure Analyst

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As a member of the Public Records team, you will perform complex, specialized, and technical eDiscovery work in support of the County’s eDiscovery and records management processes. Due to the nature of this work, you’ll collaborate frequently with IT and other teams. You will research, analyze, and locate digital and hard-copy records in response to public records requests, including conducting defensible searches of electronically stored information (ESI) related to public records requests and litigation holds.

Your work will play an important role in supporting public transparency and helping the community understand the work Pierce County does.

The Finance & Enterprise Services Department delivers enterprise-wide services that support every County department and many external partners, ensuring Pierce County operates effectively, efficiently, and with strong public stewardship. Finance & Enterprise Services staff provide a broad portfolio of high-impact, countywide services, including budgeting and performance management, fiscal services, procurement and contracting, information technology, general services, fleet services, and risk management.

Employees have the opportunity to work on strategic, enterprise-level initiatives, collaborate across departments, provide the operational and technical backbone which ensures the smooth delivery of services across the organization, and deliver critical analysis and decision support that informs leadership and shapes County priorities. The Finance & Enterprise Services Department is focused on creating a culture where employees can help improve service delivery to make a meaningful impact on County operations and the community.

The Department leads with safety, empowerment, and collaboration to create an environment where every person can contribute, challenge ideas, and continuously improve.

Learn more about the Finance & Enterprise Services Department here.

To be successful in this role, you will combine exceptional customer service with technical skills. You will effectively manage competing priorities, evaluate risks, and apply the Washington State Public Records Act and related laws to guide countywide records searches. Your understanding of quickly developing technologies in this field will further ensure your success.

You will have access to professional development through robust online learning and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success. This position has multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County to build on a great career while directly impacting the communities in Pierce County.

• Assist with the review and processing of Public Records Requests and other requests for County records, including complex and sensitive requests requiring a high degree of discretion and confidentiality.
• Discover, locate, search, process and produce records, including Electronically Stored Information (ESI).
• Support the use of technology for Public Disclosure related functions, including searches, holds, preservation, exemptions, transfers, and production.
• Perform data searches using various eDiscovery tools. Prepare data for review by department Public Records Officers.
• Ensure timely, adequate, and organized responses in accordance with applicable regulations.

A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found here.

• Post-secondary education may substitute for up to four years of the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Six years of related experience, to include two…