Open Records Assistant I — Public Records Support

Macon-Bibb County Government; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Macon-Bibb County Government is seeking an Office Assistant I – Open Records to support Open Records requests and provide information to the public. The role requires attention to GA Open Records Laws and Sheriff’s Office policies and involves processing requests, coordinating record retrieval, and handling fees.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, strong typing (35 wpm), and the ability to maintain filing systems while handling confidential information with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of GA Open Records Laws and Sheriff’s Office policies.
• Experience handling confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to type up to 35 words per minute.
• Ability to establish and maintain filing systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the Open Records Requests process.
• Receive, document, and prepare responses to oral, written and digital requests from the public for documents and information.
• Coordinate timely receipt of identified records from divisions of the Sheriff’s Office.
• Calculate required fees using established schedules and communicate fees to requestors.
• Assist the general public with questions and information requests referencing GA Open Records Laws and policies.
• Establish and maintains complex filing systems.
• Explain Open Records laws and policies to requestors.

Skills

Typing speed 35 wpm

GA Open Records knowledge

Discretion handling confidential info

Public/customer service

English grammar & spelling

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Office software

PC literacy

Job description

Macon-Bibb County Government is seeking an Office Assistant I – Open Records to support Open Records requests and provide information to the public. The role requires attention to GA Open Records Laws and Sheriff’s Office policies and involves processing requests, coordinating record retrieval, and handling fees.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, strong typing (35 wpm), and the ability to maintain filing systems while handling confidential information with