FOIA Coordinator

Prince William County Government•Woodbridge, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue is seeking a dedicated, organized professional with a passion for Government transparency to join our team as a Department FOIA Coordinator. In this role, you will manage incoming public records requests, coordinate with internal departments to retrieve responsive records, and ensure compliance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (VFOIA). The FOIA Coordinator will serve as the central point of contact for public records requests across multiple offices within Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue and will routinely collaborate with the County Attorney’s FOIA Officer to respond to multi-agency requests. The successful candidate will possess exceptional attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to manage requests within strict statutory deadlines. Administrative experience in a legal environment is a plus. The ideal candidate will have experience drafting standard response letters and applying appropriate exemptions when warranted.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D.
3 years of clerical, data entry or records experience.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage requests within strict statutory deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Administrative experience in a legal environment.
Knowledge and understanding of the statutory and regulatory requirements of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (VFOIA), including the application of FOIA exemptions and redaction guidelines.
Knowledge of law enforcement and investigative operations.
Familiarity with Virginia Public Records Act (VPRA).
Familiarity with FOIA tracking software (Tyler 311 or other).
Thorough knowledge of Adobe Pro and ServU Large File Transfer applications.
Strong analytical skills.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Cash handling experience.
Intermediate to Experienced skill level with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

Manage incoming public records requests.
Coordinate with internal departments to retrieve responsive records.
Ensure compliance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (VFOIA).
Serve as the central point of contact for public records requests across multiple offices within Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue.
Routinely collaborate with the County Attorney’s FOIA Officer to respond to multi-agency requests.
Draft standard response letters.
Apply appropriate exemptions when warranted.