The Washington State Senate Republican Caucus is hiring a Program Specialist 3 for a non-permanent position. This role independently manages the agency's public disclosure program, ensuring public access to records in compliance with state laws and providing critical support and recommendations on disclosure operations.
What You'll Do
- Independently manage the agency's public disclosure program, including intake, assignment, tracking, and resolution of public records requests.
- Serve as a subject matter resource by providing guidance to staff on disclosure processes, redaction standards, and records handling.
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of information in disclosure and records systems, maintain complete documentation, and provide program-level accountability.
- Conduct research, interpret complex records requests, oversee redaction, and ensure timely delivery of responsive documents.
- Monitor legislative changes related to the Public Records Act and incorporate new requirements into agency disclosure practices.
- Serve as lead for processing incoming filings, including analyzing and determining proper docketing and providing official service of commission legal documents.
- Develop and deliver training, user guides, FAQs, process documentation, and maintain electronic resources to promote consistent records management.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, law, public health, health administration, or a closely allied field.
- Demonstrated skill in planning and coordinating work, analyzing policies or procedures, and consulting with internal and external individuals across public and private sectors.
- Or two (2) or more years of experience coordinating or administering Washington State public disclosure laws, rules, and standards; HIPAA requirements; or Records Management; administering a tracking system or large database; or drafting correspondence and other quasi-legal documents.
- Demonstrated experience with relevant computer software.
Team & Environment
This role is part of the Records Management Office.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $58,584 - $78,912 yearly.
- Flexible work schedules, wellness programs, and mobile/telework opportunities.
- Options for medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance.
- Enrollment into state retirement programs and a deferred compensation plan.
- Paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position based in Lacey, Washington.
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