Public Records Specialist: Redaction & Data Research

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 48,216,000 - 52,349,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

State benefits overview

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Job summary

Florida Department of Health seeks an OPS Records Specialist to receive, process, and respond to public records requests from Tallahassee, FL. You will review materials for exemptions and redact before release while performing data compilation and file management to ensure retention.

The role requires strong written and verbal communication, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced public service environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and one year of processing public record requests or tracking and managing multiple work assignments or related experience.
• Ability to review documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with public record laws.
• Ability to compile data and information for public record requests.
• Knowledge of public records law and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the process of receiving, processing and responding to requests for public records.
• Ensure timely response to public record requests in accordance with public record laws.
• Review responsive records for exempt information and apply redaction prior to release.
• Conduct records research and data compilation.
• Perform file management functions to ensure public records retention. Copy or scan records as needed.
• Ability to review documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with public record laws.
• Ability to compile data and information for public record requests.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work with and meet required deadlines utilizing time management. Knowledge of proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Knowledge of public records law and requirements.
• Skill in the use of office equipment, including computers and various software applications.
• Skill in research, including internet usage.

Skills

Public records processing

Redaction knowledge

Data compilation

Communication skills

Time management

Research skills

Office equipment

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Office software

Computers

Job description

Florida Department of Health seeks an OPS Records Specialist to receive, process, and respond to public records requests from Tallahassee, FL. You will review materials for exemptions and redact before release while performing data compilation and file management to ensure retention.

The role requires strong written and verbal communication, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced public service environment.