City of Charleston

Records Specialist

City of Charleston  •  $47k - $50k/yr  •  United States (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled.

Annual Salary:

$46,897.50 - $50,173.50

Hourly:

$24.05 - $25.73

Department:

Police, Public Safety

Division:

Police Administrative Services

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

This role will prepare, screen, route, file, and distribute public records.

Examples of Duties:

  • Under general supervision, performs administrative and technical duties in the maintenance of records and information, including the creation, receipt, maintenance, retention, and disposal of the City’s electronic and paper records.
  • Maintains records and files in compliance with established procedures and processes, including but not limited to published reports and studies, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, agreements, leases, and maps.
  • Searches and retrieves information from files, microfilm, computer records, databases, and document management systems in response to specific requests.
  • Assists with preparing, auditing, and scanning records into an electronic document management system.
  • Processes historical records collections.
  • Releases information and documents in accordance with Freedom of Information Act requests and other applicable laws and procedures.
  • Gathers and compiles information in response to requests from City staff.
  • Assists with the accession, retrieval and disposition of municipal records as stipulated by official records retention schedules.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Associate's degree (AA/AS) or equivalent or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or similar software.
  • Able to lift boxes up to 25 pounds

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ability to accurately index and maintain records and files.
  • Familiarity with records digitization and electronic document management systems.
  • Familiarity with the Public Records Act and other local, state, and federal laws relating to the maintenance, retention, and release of a wide variety of records and information.
  • Familiarity with the organization and functions of city government.

The City of Charleston is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity ( EEOC) as a fundamental policy to be implemented and observed in our daily operation. Our full EEOC statement can be found on our website: www.charleston-sc.gov [charleston-sc.gov]

City of Charleston

About City of Charleston

The City of Charleston is a progressive and energetic city and our goal is to grant our residents with the best service a city can provide and our visitors with the best vacation or business trip that a city can provide.

Charleston is a special and unique city. The combination of our unequaled beauty, warm hospitality, and exceptional public spaces provide a wonderful backdrop for residents and visitors. Through careful conservation, creative and innovative financing, and meticulous planning, Charleston is a city that celebrates a rich history. Charleston was the first city in the country to enact a preservation ordinance. We have an active and ongoing interest in the protection and restoration of our buildings, which tell the story of our past.

Keeping an eye to the future, we have set goals that make the livability and quality of life in Charleston the best in the nation. We work diligently to keep our city the best place in the country to work, to live and to play.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Charleston, South Carolina
Year Founded
1670
Website
charleston-sc.gov
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