Public Information Coordinator

Pay Range:  $33.21 - $41.51/hr. I $69,079 - $86,349

Job Posting Closing on: Friday, March 14, 2025 📅

Workdays & Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities. Find Out More!

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of nearly 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability. 🌆

The Public Information Coordinator with the City Secretary's Office administers the City’s Public Information Act Response Program as outlined by Texas Government Code, Chapter 552. This individual coordinates and provides procedural support to a citywide network of departmental liaisons. Ensures the City is providing information promptly and is compliant with requirements of the Texas Public Information Act.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college with major course work in Business Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field
• Four (4) years of related experience in records management, processing requests, or related field preferably in a local government environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the Texas Public Information Act
• Experience using or administration of an enterprise-wide software application
• Experience developing and providing training programs

The Public Information Coordinator job responsibilities include:

• Serves as Point of Contact for public information requests for Mayor and Council
• Administers the City’s public information request response program by managing the receipt of requests; entering, reviewing, assigning, and saving the City’s electronic file copy of each request along with any and all attachments; clarifying, cost estimation and calculation; tracking and monitoring to ensure timely completion of all requests.
• Assists with monitoring of departmental performance and conducts annual audits on the City’s compliance with the Program requirements.
• Assists with the development and review of policies and procedures to implement the Program in cooperation with the City’s Law Department.
• Assists with development of and provides training to liaisons and departments on Program Requirements including the development of online trainings, guides and other resources for departments.
• Provides advice and support to internal departmental liaisons citywide and external customers regarding Public Information and Non-Public information topics. Consults daily with City staff regarding procedure and requirements.
• Prepares varied statistical, written reports and presentations related to Police accident report logs, monthly revenue and expenditures, Public Information statistics, and other reports as requested by departments.

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