Public Records & Redaction Specialist

Waukesha County Human Resources; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Waukesha County is seeking a Senior Administrative Specialist to support the Legal Custodian of Records. You will review public records requests, determine disclosure, perform redactions, and prepare related documentation for court and agency use.

The role involves handling audiovisual materials, ensuring privacy protections, and coordinating with partner agencies while maintaining compliance with Wisconsin statutes and records-retention rules.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• 3 years of post-high-school administrative support experience.
• One year of post-high school training may substitute for one year of work experience.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information.
• Knowledge of Wisconsin records laws is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review, interpret, and respond to complex records requests; determine disclosure, partial disclosure, or denial using Wisconsin statutes and procedures.
• Conduct balancing tests weighing public interest against privacy and other interests.
• Research requests; gather, review, redact, and release responsive records (video, audio, images, documents).
• Prepare denials, invoices, fee estimates, certifications, and other documents for the Legal Custodian of Records.
• Coordinate secure sharing of videos and other materials with partner agencies and assist with access invitations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Proofreading

Written communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

3 years administrative support experience

1 year post high school training substitute

Tools

AXON

Flex RMS

Intergraph NetViewer

Media Works CAD

Adobe Pro

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

OneDrive

Job description

Waukesha County is seeking a Senior Administrative Specialist to support the Legal Custodian of Records. You will review public records requests, determine disclosure, perform redactions, and prepare related documentation for court and agency use.

The role involves handling audiovisual materials, ensuring privacy protections, and coordinating with partner agencies while maintaining compliance with Wisconsin statutes and records-retention rules.