FOIL Records & Disclosure Coordinator

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York is seeking a Records, Data, and Information Unit professional to coordinate and process FOIL requests under NYS Public Officers Law. You will liaise with multiple departments to ensure timely retrieval, review, redaction, and release of records, using OnBase, OpenRecords, and SharePoint.

The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and adherence to retention policies, with focus on improving transparency and accountability in city government.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, auditing, business or public administration, computer science, economics, finance, statistics, graphic design, personnel or HR administration, or closely related field.
• Or a four-year high school diploma with five years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and process FOIL requests per NYS Public Officers Law and agency policies.
• Maintain logs, track deadlines, and coordinate record retrieval across divisions.
• Ensure documentation follows policies and supports FOIL disclosures.
• Manage FOIL requests using OnBase, OpenRecords, and SharePoint.
• Advise and collaborate with Legal and other departments to improve FOIL processes.

Skills

FOIL knowledge

Records management

Confidentiality

Electronic records

Redaction standards

File naming conventions

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

High school diploma + 5 years relevant experience

Tools

OnBase

OpenRecords

SharePoint

Dropbox

Job description

City of New York is seeking a Records, Data, and Information Unit professional to coordinate and process FOIL requests under NYS Public Officers Law. You will liaise with multiple departments to ensure timely retrieval, review, redaction, and release of records, using OnBase, OpenRecords, and SharePoint.

The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and adherence to retention policies, with focus on improving transparency and accountability in city government.