FOIA Compliance Specialist
About The Position
This position plans, coordinates, and manages the information management and disclosure activities of the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation. Position ensures agency compliance with applicable records management and information dissemination laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. The FOIA Compliance Specialist identifies operational inefficiencies, develops feasible alternatives, and implements changes/enhancements to agency processes, policies, and procedures in order to maximize operational effectiveness. Position provides analytical support on special studies and operational support to DPOR staff. Hires, instructs, trains, and evaluates subordinates.
Requirements
- Direct experience processing FOIA or public records requests.
- Experience working with public records, records management programs, or document governance
- Demonstrated ability to research and analyze problems and data for policy and decision-making; to develop operational goals and objectives; and to evaluate program effectiveness.
- Experience interpreting statutes, regulations, or policies.
- Experience conducting research, drafting correspondence, or preparing official responses
Nice To Haves
- Certification in records management (e.g., CRM, CRA, or state RIM certification).
- Experience with electronic records management systems (ERMS) or FOIA tracking software.
- Experience in a government, regulatory, or compliance-focused environment.
- Training in information governance, data privacy, or legal research.
Responsibilities
- Plans, coordinates, and manages the information management and disclosure activities of the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation.
- Ensures agency compliance with applicable records management and information dissemination laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Identifies operational inefficiencies, develops feasible alternatives, and implements changes/enhancements to agency processes, policies, and procedures in order to maximize operational effectiveness.
- Provides analytical support on special studies and operational support to DPOR staff.
- Hires, instructs, trains, and evaluates subordinates.
Benefits
- Affordable and comprehensive health benefits
- 13 paid state holidays
- Time off to volunteer as well as vacation, sick, and personal leave
- Participation in the VRS retirement system (Hybrid 457 Deferred Compensation Plan)
- Free parking on the premises (DPOR)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
