Records Request Commissioner (Administrative Officer)

Full-time position available with the Office of the City Manager, City Communications Division located at 414 E. 12th St.
Salary Range: $4,619-$6,928/month
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Application Deadline Date: December 9, 2024


Responsibilities

• Coordinates with City departments to ensure timely, Sunshine Law-compliant responses are provided to requestors.
• Reviews incoming records requests and assigns requests to appropriate departments for processing.
• Establishes familiarity with and utilization of the City's records request portal to track requests, facilitate communication with requestors, and regularly run reports to monitor response progress and fulfillment.
• Assists respective City departments with response and compliance efforts, ascertains specific departmental needs for records request responses, and coordinates support for the fulfillment process.
• Establishes and maintains a working knowledge of the Missouri Sunshine Law and its requirements. Consults with the Law Department as needed to ensure compliance with and continued knowledge of the Missouri Sunshine Law.
• Oversees the City's Sunshine Law Compliance Committee and coordinates monthly meetings for departmental discussion, training, response coordination, and the addressing of other matters as necessary.
• Establishes and maintains professional working relationships with employees, municipal officials, and the public as it pertains to open records requests.
• Establishes and maintains effective and efficient organization skills and processes.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, equipment, and technological skill.

Qualifications

REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor's degree and 3 years of professional experience in business or public sector administration to include at least 2 years performing administrative and/or supervisory work involving more complex projects or programs; OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience with at least 2 years performing administrative and/or supervisory work involving more complex projects or programs. Preference given for experience working with or familiarity with the Missouri Sunshine Law; knowledge of the federal Freedom of Information Act; excellent presentation skills; and supervisory experience in office setting.


Other Information

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).

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