Description

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  Document requests in the Agency Records Request Tracking System (AARTS) and assign tasks
• Review requests to determine scope and list potential stakeholders
• Send written response to requests and provide estimation of time when the records will be provided
• Search and collect records
• Redact or withhold records when needed
• Correspond with requesters
• Disclose records
• Research, analyze and interpret different state and federal regulations based on program or benefit in question

We are looking for professionals who demonstrate:

• Experience meeting deadlines with consistency and attention to detail
• The ability to work well in both a team atmosphere and independently
• Experience using large databases to retrieve information
• Proficiency in the use of computer redaction software
• Excellent judgment, critical thinking, and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Who Should Apply?
Professionals with a bachelor's degree and two years of experience in forms and/or records management
OR
High school graduation or equivalent and four years of experience in forms and/or records management

Interested?
Please include three professional references with current contact information and a letter of interest with your application.

Questions about this opportunity? Please contact elly.price@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number #15143.

Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform Lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s mission that you bring an equity, anti-racism and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

NOTE:
Employees of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Any offer of employment is contingent upon verification of your vaccine status. Please note medical or religious accommodation may be available once an offer of employment is made.

Supplemental Information

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

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