Public Records Specialist

City of Round Rock, TX; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Round Rock, TX seeks an Open Records Clerk to support the timely processing of requests under the Texas Public Information Act. Under supervision, the role handles legal coordination, data gathering, and record redaction with strict confidentiality.

Responsibilities include managing GovQA tracking, training city staff, and maintaining records procedures. A high school diploma and government administrative experience are required or preferred, with potential for notary eligibility within

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Four (4) years of experience in an administrative support role in a governmental entity preferred.
• One (1) year of experience in processing open records requests required.

Responsibilities

• Receives and reviews all open records requests and determines if legal opinion is needed, coordinating with legal as necessary.
• Coordinates dissemination and gathering of information for open records requests across City departments.
• Reviews requested records and redacts confidential information before release.
• Performs photocopying, scanning, and general administrative support duties.
• Maintains and updates Open Records Requests SOPs and trains staff on procedures.

Skills

Administrative support

Data entry

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Word

Excel

Outlook

Laserfiche

GovQA

Job description

City of Round Rock, TX seeks an Open Records Clerk to support the timely processing of requests under the Texas Public Information Act. Under supervision, the role handles legal coordination, data gathering, and record redaction with strict confidentiality.

Responsibilities include managing GovQA tracking, training city staff, and maintaining records procedures. A high school diploma and government administrative experience are required or preferred, with potential for notary eligibility within