Public Records Specialist

The Ohio Attorney General's Office is currently seeking a candidate for a Public Records Specialist position in the Constitutional Offices section. The Public Records Specialist responds to public records requests made to the Ohio Attorney General and conducts other public records as required. This position will work a hybrid in-person/ remote schedule. There may be changes to this schedule based on training and operational needs. The headquarter location is 30 E. Broad St., Columbus OH. The successful candidate will perform the following duties, which include, but are not limited to:

-Manage public records requests to the Office of the Ohio Attorney General

-Document and track public records requests and dates relevant to those requests

-Correspond with parties requesting public records and collaborate with agency personnel to ascertain the volume and nature of responsive records

-Provide guidance regarding and identify confidential, exempt and sensitive information in responsive records

-Perform and/or coordinate redaction of confidential, exempt, and sensitive information

-Utilize agency software to identify, organize and redact public records

-Provide guidance to internal employees regarding the management of and response to public records requests.

-Review policies, procedures and manuals to ensure compliance with public records laws; remain current on laws, rules and policies potentially impacting public records; assist in the updating of the Ohio Sunshine Laws Manuel.

-Assist in the development, maintenance, and delivery of public records training; perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Open Government and/or Section Chief of Constitutional Offices.  

May require travel; may work varied hours.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or 4 years of relevant, comparable experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of Ohio public records laws and requirements

Job Skills\: Records Management, Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Time Management

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has played a vital role in shaping Ohio’s past and present and the work it does today helps chart the state’s future. The office consists of nearly 30 distinct sections that advocate for consumers and victims of crime, assist the criminal justice community, provide legal counsel for state offices and agencies, and enforce certain state laws. In these and other capacities, staff members interact with tens of thousands of Ohioans each year.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The Attorney General’s Office is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines to people from all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate in any way. All people are equal under the law, and it is so at the AGO. This is a workplace where talent gains you entry and performance determines your career path.  Staff can join and lead employee resource groups and participate in online or in-person events to learn about the experiences of others.

Employees of the Attorney General's Office must have been in their current positions for at least 12 months in order to be eligible for consideration.

The Attorney General's Office may fill additional, similar positions as a result of this posting.

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Serves at the pleasure of the Attorney General per O.R.C. 124.14(B)(2).

AGO#\: 25-08-150

Background Check Info:

Selected candidate(s) will be subject to the following background checks:
Criminal history
Driving record
Taxes
Drug Test

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