Public Records & Compliance Coordinator

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston is seeking an Administrative Coordinator in the Director's Office / Policy Management & Legislative Affairs to support the Houston Public Works TPIA program. Responsibilities include coordinating high-volume public information operations, tracking compliance activities, and facilitating collaboration across divisions.

The role requires discretion, professionalism, and the ability to handle sensitive information, with daily coordination of information requests, legal reviews, and

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Liberal Arts, or a closely related field.
• Five (5) years of administrative experience are required.
• Substitution: Master’s degree may substitute for two years of experience.
• Experience with GovQA or similar records request tracking systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates day-to-day handling of Houston Public Works public information requests under the Texas Public Information Act (TPIA).
• Reviews requests to determine scope, deadlines, and responsible divisions.
• Researches and applies the Texas Public Information Act and related guidelines to support accurate responses.
• Collaborates with Legal Department on records collection, redactions, and subpoenas as needed.
• Monitors deadlines and actions using GovQA and other systems; escalates when necessary.

Skills

GovQA

MS Office

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related

Tools

GovQA

Excel

Word

Outlook

Teams

Job description

City of Houston is seeking an Administrative Coordinator in the Director's Office / Policy Management & Legislative Affairs to support the Houston Public Works TPIA program. Responsibilities include coordinating high-volume public information operations, tracking compliance activities, and facilitating collaboration across divisions.

The role requires discretion, professionalism, and the ability to handle sensitive information, with daily coordination of information requests, legal reviews, and