THE POSITION

Do you have passion for government accountability?  The Pennsylvania Office of Open Records (OOR) is seeking a motivated  administrative professional with Right-to-Know Law (RTKL) experience to join our mission-driven team.  Here, in addition to serving as the OOR’s Agency Open Records Officer, you will conduct a range of administrative duties.  A working knowledge of RTKL terminology and an understanding of basic governmental administrative functions, including procedural, fiscal, and personnel actions, are essential for this position.  If you thrive in an environment where your independent judgment is valued and your dedicated efforts make a genuine difference, this may be the position for you!

DESCRIPTION

As an administrative professional with the OOR, you will specifically serve as the Agency Open Records Officer pursuant to Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know Law (RTKL), supervise administrative staff, and relieving a higher-level professional in program goals and objectives. 

In this role, your duties will include:

• responding to RTKL requests, including compiling responsive records;
• managing administrative staff and their duties, providing input on their assignments, and conducting annual performance reviews;
• processing appeals, including as the docket and draft notices to parties, and posting pertinent documents to relevant docket sheets;
• assisting senior and executive staff in program goals and objectives, including organizing travel arrangements and reimbursements, and purchasing or procurement; and
• performing public relations, gathering information where appropriate, and responding to inquiries accordingly. 

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week depending on operational needs.   In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.  If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.  The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.  Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: Administrative Officer 2 ($60,538.00 - $92,010.00 Annually).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email.  Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of Right-to-Know Law experience as an Agency Open Records Officer;
• Three years of work directly related to the Right-to-Know Law; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions, including knowledge in the RTKL, strong organizational skills, and high interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• At least one year of professional supervisory experience.

HOW TO APPLY

Send a cover letter, resume, and three (3) references to OORjobs@pa.gov.