Open Records Specialist - BCSO

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Key Responsibilities

Works with the Chief Administrative Officer, Public Information Officer,

Requirements Summary

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Communications, Business Administration or a closely related field,

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Open Records Specialist - BCSO

$18.34 - $21.55

Full time

Under general supervision, is responsible for responding to requests for open records from the public, the media and other agencies while staying within the law of the Public Information Act; handles and maintains the confidentiality and security of public records and performs related duties as required.

Description

Responsibilities

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Works with the Chief Administrative Officer, Public Information Officer, and District Attorney’s Office in receiving and responding to all requests for records received in accordance with Texas Government Code 552
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Administers cost issues of public information in accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 552, Subchapter F
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Works closely with staff to identify and review all responsive documents to determine need for request
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Reviews and makes determination on governmental bodies’ request for exemption from cost rules
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Investigates and resolves complaints of overcharges for copies of public information
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Maintains knowledge of and compliance with new or modified legislation affecting the Public Information Act
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Performs administrative duties and paraprofessional legal support to staff attorneys for contract claims
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Responsible for all aspects of office’s complex file system; ensures compliance with records management
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Responsible for conversions of office files from hard copies to digital images
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Processes deposits to be recorded in the Business Office
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Maintains a high degree of confidentiality on all sensitive information
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Performs related duties as required

Requirements

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Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits. Many employee benefits are available to an employee’s spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren). Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.

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Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.