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Reposted: FY27: MPIA Specialist (Maryland Public Information Act), Dept of Communications, 8 hrs/12 mos, Ad closes 9/8/26

Montgomery County Public Schools · Rockville, MD · 2 days ago
Marketing$37.62–$55.25/hrFull-time

Summary Description

The position oversees the timely processing of Maryland Public Information Act (MPIA) requests, collaborating with MCPS offices and school administration. Duties include interpreting requests, applying MPIA guidelines, researching, reviewing, and redacting responsive materials, drafting responses and memoranda, and ensuring compliance with Maryland law.

Physical Demands

Frequent overtime or night work required, as necessary to complete tasks on deadlines or support the work of the office.

Special Requirements

Legal experience as a para-legal, while not required, is preferred.

Job Specific Information

  • Grade 23: Wage Range: $37.62 - $55.25 per hour, based on years of service.

  • For information about benefits, please follow the link below: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nCKtJEqy4w4SLTzmvmVXgE8hPfOBolkb/view.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

  • Knowledge of the Maryland Public Information Act and ability to properly apply the legal guidelines as outlined in the Public Information Act Manual.

  • Considerable knowledge of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.

  • Knowledge of privacy laws applicable to government agencies and public school systems highly preferred.

  • The ability to work and plan both independently and collaboratively and complete assignments in a timely and efficient manner, frequently under pressure and deadline requirements.

  • Ability to effectively and proactively engage stakeholders, requesters and all levels of MCPS leadership and staff.

  • Ability to create and maintain a complex system of records; ability to gather and understand complex information and data in order to effectively respond to MPIA requests.

  • Ability to handle multiple projects and react quickly to requests.

  • Excellent interpersonal, human relations, oral, and written communication skills required.

  • Advanced knowledge of English usage, including grammar and composition.

  • Demonstrated ability to develop project strategies to gather and produce responsive information; ability to clearly and accurately communicate a wide variety of information to diverse audiences.

  • Skilled in the use of technology, including Outlook, Excel, Word, Google Suite, and Adobe Pro.

  • Knowledge of and the ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).

Education, Training, And Experience

  • Bachelor's degree required in communications, legal studies, public policy, journalism or English preferred.

  • A minimum of three years of experience coordinating or responding to public information requests of governmental organizations.

  • Combinations of applicable education, training and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position, may be considered.

Certificate And License Requirements

No certificate or license required.

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