24-128 - Public Information Coordinator (Program Specialist VII)

Job Description

Only applicants who apply with a State of Texas application via the CAPPS online application system will be considered for this position.

First time applicants will need to create an account (url removed) in the CAPPS online application system at (url removed).

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To view this position in greater detail, visit the CAPPS online application system.

Texas Water Development Board’s Mission - Leading the state’s efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas.

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) endorses telecommuting and hybrid workplace plans, in addition to other flexible work alternatives.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending, and flexible work hours so you can have a work / life balance! For more information about our employee benefits and more, visit (url removed).

The Texas Water Development Board does not discriminate on basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability in employment or provision of services, programs, or activities.

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

Job Description

Performs highly advanced (senior-level) consultative services and technical assistance work. Work involves planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing comprehensive agency-wide public information and records management programs in coordination with other areas of the agency.

Participates in briefings and meetings and trains others. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Reports to the General Counsel.

Essential Job Functions

Supports the Executive Administrator, General Counsel, and agency attorneys in administering the Texas Public Information Act for the agency.

Schedules, prioritizes and responds to public information requests in accordance with agency practices and statutory requirements.

Drafts memoranda, letters, briefs and other legal documents and assists in preparing exhibits to be presented to the Texas Attorney General.

Communicates with agency staff and outside parties about matters relating to the implementation of the Texas Public Information Act, including preparing and filing required open records reports with the Texas Attorney General.

Assists in coordinating initial production of documents with agency departments and in compiling, reviewing, redacting and organizing documents for inspection by or delivery to requestors.

Assists in interpreting and applying open records letter rulings issued by the attorney general to responsive information.

Determines public information act requirements for staff and develops or oversees the development of training materials.

Works with agency leadership in developing and implementing effective techniques for evaluating and improving the records management program to include providing consultative services and technical assistance to staff.

Develops records and information management policies and procedural manuals to assist in monitoring, assigning and directing staff in the development and integration of records automation and information management.

Determines records management training requirements for all staff and develops or oversees development of training materials.

Determines appropriate actions regarding storage, retention, duplication, final disposition practices and cost-effective operations.

Compiles and organizes data and prepares reports.

Develops and implements procedures and processes.

Trains others.

Maintains confidential and sensitive information.

Ensures individual and team files (electronic and hard versions) are appropriately maintained and timely disposed of in accordance with the agency’s records retention procedures and schedule.

Maintains required certifications and licenses and meets the continuing education needs and requirements of the position to include, attending mandatory training courses.

May be required to operate a state or personal vehicle for business purposes.

Performs other duties as assigned.