This position serves as the County Public Records Administrator. Performs a variety of complex duties associated with fulfilling requests for public records as required under Washington State’s Public Records Act (RCW 42.56). Oversees public records management and Public Records Act compliance. Develops policy and systems for public records management and provides guidance and training to all County departments and Elected Official’s Offices for the effective and appropriate disclosure and retention of public records in the spirit of full assistance to citizens and departments and transparency under the Act.
- Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques and advanced computer skills to accomplish the basic function of this position, including any safety and/or legal requirements. This may, but not necessarily, include specialized skills.
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Knowledge of local government practices and procedures, records management practices for archiving documents and Electronically Stored Information (ESI), e-mail and Web administration and archiving are desired.
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Knowledge of applicable RCW’s and WAC’s
Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this job. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
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AA or BA in Office Management, Public Administration or a related field is preferred
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Minimum of 6 years technical experience relating to public records and archiving.
Valid state driver's license in state of residence.
The selected candidate will be required to undergo fingerprinting, pass a criminal history background check, and complete security awareness training as a condition of employment.
Certified as a Public Records Officer by the Washington State Association of Public Records Officials within two years of hire.
