Public Records & Community Outreach Specialist

City of Seattle; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 79,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and holidays

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

City of Seattle is seeking a Temporary Public Affairs Specialist to process public disclosure requests, focusing on privacy redaction and regulatory compliance. The role supports the 911 Center and Diversified Response divisions for an 11-month term.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of public disclosure laws, experience with community outreach campaigns, and the ability to respond to public inquiries in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in planning and research related to land use, urban economics, human services, environmental issues, conservation, or City planning work.
• CJIS background investigation required.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, certification, and experience may be evaluated.

Responsibilities

• Process public disclosure requests per WA state law, using GovQA portal.
• Respond within five business days and meet records delivery deadlines.
• Redact records with privacy considerations using Adobe Acrobat DC.

Skills

Public affairs

Public records

Time management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning/public administration

Equivalent mix of education/experience

Tools

GovQA software

Adobe Acrobat DC

Job description

City of Seattle is seeking a Temporary Public Affairs Specialist to process public disclosure requests, focusing on privacy redaction and regulatory compliance. The role supports the 911 Center and Diversified Response divisions for an 11-month term.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of public disclosure laws, experience with community outreach campaigns, and the ability to respond to public inquiries in a timely manner.