TPIAS (Texas Public Information Act Specialist)

Essential Job Duties

• Receive requests submitted to the City under the TPIA
• Forward requests to the appropriate City departments and follow up with City departments until responsive documents are received
• Adhere to deadlines set out under the TPIA
• Maintain database of all requests received under the TPIA
• Review all materials responsive to requests made under the TPIA to ascertain how each request should be handled
• Review and redact confidential information in documents, videos, and audio recordings as needed using various types of software
• Prepare and submit written requests for opinions to be sent to the Texas Attorney General and send written responses to individuals who have requested information
• Receive and review opinions from Texas Attorney General and release information to requestors as instructed
• Handle highly confidential information discretely and maintain complete confidentiality of all records
• Perform any other duties assigned by the City Attorney from time to time

Required Contacts

• Must have the ability to effectively communicate with the general public, attorneys, and City employees
• Must possess both good telephone and public relations skills

Physical and Environmental Conditions

• Ability to sit, stand, climb stairs/steps, stoop, reach, push, pull, walk for long distances and move about a building and be able to lift items weighing up to 20 pounds
• Possess the ability to work non-traditional hours when necessary
• Perform tasks timely in a fast-paced environment

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:
  • Skill in the use of personal computers, printers, fax machines and other various office machines is required
  • Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
  • The selected individual must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Minimum Education, Experience, And Certification:
  • A minimum of a high school diploma or GED and associate degree is required
  • Texas Paralegal Certification or associate degree as a Paralegal is preferred
  • A valid Texas Driver’s License is required