Records and Discovery Manager; MA- Region​/Everett

Records and Discovery Manager (MA5) – Region 3 / Everett

Join the State of Washington as a Records and Discovery Manager (MA5) in the Everett Regional Office. This role focuses on overseeing records management, retention, and dependency discovery for Child Welfare Region 3.

Location: Everett, WA – Region 3 (telework and in‑office mix).
Salary: $6,414 – $8,628 per year.
Closing date: 12/29/25.
Applicants must be: minimum two years of supervisory/management experience in Records Management, Dependency Discovery, or Public Disclosure.

The Records and Discovery Manager is responsible for the oversight of records management, retention, and dependency discovery in Region 3.

Duties include:

• Supervise and manage Forms and Records Supervisors within the Regional Dependency Discovery Unit.
• Ensure discovery requests meet timeliness and thoroughness requirements per Civil Rule, WAC, and RCW.
• Provide training, consultation, and quality assurance to regional staff and support teams.
• Serve as the appeals officer for discovery appeals and as the primary contact for regional record‑keeping matters.
• Track and analyze discovery data, identify trends, and recommend improvements.
• Develop and maintain efficient systems for requesting, creating, and storing records.
• Represent the region in statewide meetings to promote consistent discovery practices.
• Lead the development, modification, and review of regional quality assurance audits.

• Equivalent education and experience totaling six years as a Supervisor or Manager, with at least three of those years in Records Management, Dependency Discovery, or Public Disclosure.

• Or a bachelor’s degree plus five years of experience in two or more of the following: research, policy analysis, business analysis, program management, or record‑management/ discovery.

• Experience with Washington statutory and administrative law related to discovery of records.
• Knowledge of DCYF programs, services, and records.
• Familiarity with production of electronically stored information and disclosure platforms (Famlink, ARRTS/Opexus, Adobe Pro, AX, ACT).
• Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex information and adapt communication tools.

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Transcripts (if applicable; unofficial copies acceptable)

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer. The organization does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, veteran status, or disability. DCYF encourages applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply.