Public Records & Data Privacy Specialist

Metropolitan Council; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan Council is seeking a Data Practices Specialist to support public access to information and data privacy rights. You will coordinate government data requests, review documents for privacy considerations, and redact information as required under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA).

The role focuses on data practices, records management, and collaboration across Council divisions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA) and privacy laws.
• Experience gathering, reviewing, and redacting data for government data requests.
• Ability to review documents for responsiveness and apply redactions.
• Experience with records management and data storage platforms is desirable.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the MGDPA under supervision of Head of Data Practices.
• Respond to government data requests and communicate with requesters.
• Collaborate with program staff to identify responsive data and gather documents.
• Track outstanding data requests and assist staff to ensure timely delivery.
• Review documents for responsiveness and redact sensitive information per laws.
• Coordinate with technology platforms to gather data and help requesters access records.
• Maintain data request documentation in the Data Practices Office system.
• Represent the Data Practices Office in meetings with other divisions.
• Develop internal guidance and processes to support the Office and its customers.
• Pursue continuing education related to data practices and e-discovery.

Skills

Data privacy concepts

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma/GED with 6+ years

Associate degree with 4+ years

Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years

Tools

CRM

E-discovery software

Document management systems

Redaction tools

Video retrieval systems

Job description

The Metropolitan Council is seeking a Data Practices Specialist to support public access to information and data privacy rights. You will coordinate government data requests, review documents for privacy considerations, and redact information as required under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA).

The role focuses on data practices, records management, and collaboration across Council divisions.