Public Records Coordinator

Job Description and Duties

This is a re-post. If you previously applied, there is no need to re-apply as your application is on file and will be considered.

Under the supervision of the Presiding Workers' Compensation Judge, and receiving general direction from Associate Chief Judge, the Management Services Technician (MST) will learn and perform the less technical semi-professional analytical tasks as it relates to Public Records Act requests received for the assigned district office. The Management Services Technician, serving as the Public Records Act Coordinator, is responsible for effectively responding to Public Records Act (PRA) requests by reviewing and assessing all incoming requests according to the Government Code, Article 6250 on a timely and accurate basis using data and information gathered through research and analysis.

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click e to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.3

To be considered for this Management Services Technician job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin:

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Working Conditions

This position is located at:

1515 Clay Street, 6th floor
Oakland, CA 94612-1519

The incumbent works in an air conditioned office building with natural and artificial lighting as well temperature control. In addition, the incumbent works in a cubicle in close proximity to others. The position is required to work extensively on computers as necessary for drafting documents, conducting research, drafting email communication, and other purposes.

Permanent, full-time position
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (40-hour work week)

Special Requirements

The incumbent must possess the ability to learn the Public Records Act, Labor Code, regulations and court rules and communicate them effectively to the public.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Knowledge of spelling, grammar, punctuation, modern English usage and basic Arithmetic.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing quality customer service.

• Excellent interpreting skills to accurately interpret written material and numerical data.
• Excellent writing skills to edit written material.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, to ensure quality customer service and to communicate with other staff and those contacted in the work place.
• Excellent organizational skills to prioritize work assignments or projects.
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel, Outlook).

• Experience interpreting applicable statutes, regulation, and policy.
• Experience communicating effectively with other staff and those contacted in the work place.
• Experience effectively managing multiple priorities.
• Experience being part of a team to collectively accomplish a task.
• Experience working with deadlines to complete work assignments.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Paid Sick and Vacation
• 11 Paid State Holidays
• Alternate/Modified Work Schedule
• 401(k), 457 and Roth IRA Plans
• Retirement (CalPERS)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Pre-Tax Parking Program

Additional Information

Preference will be given to persons with State Restriction of Appointments (SROA) or Surplus status. Applicants must attach a copy of their most recently dated letter that specifies their designation as either SROA or surplus candidate as proof.

Qualified candidates must have eligibility in State employment, be in a reachable rank on an employment list for this classification, be currently in this classification, or have transfer eligibility to this classification.

If you do not hear from us in 4-6 weeks, you may assume the position has been filled by another applicant. Please note that all additional vacancies that become available may be added to this advertisement.

Please note that the Exam and Certification Online System (ECOS) does not allow you to resubmit your application once you withdraw it. If you have any updates to your online application, please contact the Personnel, Recruitment, & Hiring Unit at (800) 564-0771.

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Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.