Public Records Specialist - Ohio Department of Commerce : Job Details

The Ohio Attorney General's Office is currently seeking a candidate for a Public Records Specialist position in the Constitutional Offices section. The Public Records Specialist responds to public records requests made to the Ohio Attorney General and conducts other public records as required. This position will work a hybrid in-person/ remote schedule. There may be changes to this schedule based on training and operational needs. The headquarter location is 30 E. Broad St., Columbus OH. The successful candidate will perform the following duties, which include, but are not limited to: -Manage public records requests to the Office of the Ohio Attorney General -Document and track public records requests and dates relevant to those requests -Correspond with parties requesting public records and collaborate with agency personnel to ascertain the volume and nature of responsive records -Provide guidance regarding and identify confidential, exempt and sensitive information in responsive records -Perform and/or coordinate redaction of confidential, exempt, and sensitive information -Utilize agency software to identify, organize and redact public records -Provide guidance to internal employees regarding the management of and response to public records requests. -Review policies, procedures and manuals to ensure compliance with public records laws; remain current on laws, rules and policies potentially impacting public records; assist in the updating of the Ohio Sunshine Laws Manuel. -Assist in the development, maintenance, and delivery of public records training; perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Open Government and/or Section Chief of Constitutional Offices. May require travel; may work varied hours. At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or 4 years of relevant, comparable experience. Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of Ohio public records laws and requirements Job Skills: Records Management, Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Time Management