Senior Public Records Disclosure Lead

Pierce County; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pierce County is seeking a Public Disclosure Analyst, Lead to act as a subject-matter expert on public records. You will manage highly complex and visible public records requests, conduct research, apply independent judgment, and guide department Records Officers to ensure compliant, timely responses.

You will lead and document comprehensive searches, oversee the full disclosure workflow from intake to release, coordinate with legal, communications, and staff, and translate laws into practical

Qualifications

• Post‑secondary education may substitute for up to four (4) years of the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Seven years of related experience, to include three years of public records work in a government agency or legal setting.
• A resume and cover letter are required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, confidential responses to complex and sensitive requests.
• Manage complex, multi-departmental, and high-risk public records requests; coordinate resolution of escalated issues with legal, communications, and departmental staff.
• Lead and document comprehensive records searches and investigations, including coordination with departmental staff to obtain responsive data and documents.
• With the Program Manager, oversee the County’s full public disclosure workflow, including intake, evaluation, search, redaction, exemption logging, and release of records.
• Assist the Program Manager to ensure consistent interpretation and compliance with federal, state, and local public records laws, policies, and procedures; assess and monitor risk.
• Research and stay current on changes in state law and apply updates to processes and guidance.
• Develop, implement, and maintain procedures to meet statutory deadlines and track performance metrics.

Job description

Pierce County is seeking a Public Disclosure Analyst, Lead to act as a subject-matter expert on public records. You will manage highly complex and visible public records requests, conduct research, apply independent judgment, and guide department Records Officers to ensure compliant, timely responses.

You will lead and document comprehensive searches, oversee the full disclosure workflow from intake to release, coordinate with legal, communications, and staff, and translate laws into practical