POSITION DESCRIPTION: An Appeals Officer is a licensed attorney who drafts final determinations for Right-to-Know Law appeals. Attorneys will find it to be interesting and meaningful work that impacts citizens' ability to hold governments accountable.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND ELIGIBILITY:
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of legal or judicial clerking experience in one or more of the following areas:
LOCATION/TELEWORK: Must reside in Pennsylvania; Harrisburg area strongly preferred. Up to four days of telework per week. In order to telework, a secure, high-speed internet connection is required.
SALARY RANGE & BENEFITS: Salary range begins at $84,597. Excellent medical, dental and vision insurance, optional life insurance and disability coverage, and retirement benefits. Position may also be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
THE POSITION: The administrative professional position with the Office of Open Records (OOR) involves performing a wide range and variety of administrative duties to assist in the management of OOR programs. An employee in this class is responsible for performing a variety of para-professional level administrative staff assignments that involve relieving a high level professional or administrative official of a variety of administrative details. Work involves analyzing administrative operations, policies and procedures, and preparing and implementing recommendation on procedural, fiscal, and personnel actions. Assignments require detailed knowledge of the functions, procedures, and organization of the OOR, and may require familiarity with technical terminology and principles. Work includes directly speaking to the public.
REQUIED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND ELGIBILITY:
ADDITIONAL EXPEREINCES OF INTERSEST
LOCATION/TELEWORK: 333 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA. Opportunity to telework up to four days a week based on operational needs. In order to telework, a secure, high-speed internet connection is required.
SALARY RANGE & BENEFITS: Starting salary $46,318, with significant increases available for candidates with paralegal experience. Excellent medical, dental and vision insurance, optional life insurance and disability coverage, and retirement benefits. Position may also be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
THE POSITION: This internship is designed for undergraduate students or recent graduates with an interest in law to gain experience in the legal work completed by the Office of Open Records. The intern will learn the basics of the Right-to-Know Law (RTKL(, which governs record access in Pennsylvania, and directly observe the OOR’s process of drafting and finalizing appeal decisions. The intern will also be assigned special projects, including collecting opinions about the RTKL from Agency Open Records Officer (AORO).
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY:
Preferred Qualifications:
LOCATION/TELEWORK: Must reside in Pennsylvania; Harrisburg area strongly preferred. Interns will have the opportunity to telework on Mondays and Thursdays. No full time telework will be approved. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection.
WORK HOURS/TIMELINE: Either 8:30 am to 4:30 pm or 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday – Thursday beginning as early as May and end as late as September.
SALARY RANGE & BENEFITS: Salary range is $16.66 per hour; parking reimbursement will be provided. No benefits provided.
