Records Management Specialist

Position Description

This position ensures the city's compliance with the Public Information Act (PIA), pursuant to Chapter 552, Government Code to fulfill open record requests from the public in accordance with local, state, and federal law and best professional standards and practices for a municipal government. This is a technical and deadline driven process that requires an individual to review and process requests, determine if an opinion from the Office of the Attorney General is required and the preparation of complex briefs to the Office of the Attorney General requesting an exception of confidential information pursuant to state law.

The position requires the individual to provide effective, professional and sensitive interactions with requestors. This position assists with the records management program requirements to ensure compliance with maintenance, retention and destruction of records in accordance with state law, city code and city policy. This position provides administrative and technical support to the city secretary and assistant city secretary to include, but not limited to processing accounts payable/receivable, budget preparation, gathering and analyzing statistical data, designing, preparing and disseminating reports, purchasing card reconciliation, processing Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission application packets for certification, and preparing correspondence for elected officials and the City Secretary's Office.

Why Work for the City of North Richland Hills?

As an employee of the City of North Richland Hills you will experience more than just a job, more than a paycheck. Working for the City of North Richland Hills means becoming a member of our family and reaping the benefits that go along with it.

Insurance

Full time employees are offered a complete line of benefits, which includes medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance equal to three times your salary and optional supplemental life insurance and long term disability programs.

Retirement

As a full time employee you will become a member of the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with the City of North Richland Hills making contributions towards your account. You can also put savings toward retirement in the voluntary 457 deferred compensation plan.

Vacation, Holidays and Sick Leave

The city offers vacation and sick leave, as well as ten paid holidays. Full time employees earn two weeks of vacation during their first year of employment and 10 hours of sick leave a month.

What We're Looking For

Requirements - Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Administration or Records Management. Over two years of experience in records management and processing public information requests.

Additional experience will be considered in lieu of education. Texas Registered Municipal Clerks (TRMC) certification or enrollment in the TRMC certification program preferred. Licensed Notary Public.

Valid TX Driver License. Knowledge of Public Information Act. Excellent reasoning, judgment, written and oral communication skills. Knowledge of research and report development.

Additional Information

Typical Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.