The University of Texas System Administration
JOB DESCRIPTION
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The University of Texas System Administration JOB DESCRIPTION |
Effective Date: September 1, 1999 |
| Job Title | Public Information Coordinator |
| Job Code Number | 8689 |
| FLSA Category | Non-exempt |
| Job Purpose | To respond to Open Records requests and administer cost issues of public information; provide administrative services and paraprofessional legal support to staff attorneys. |
| Education and experience required including training, registration, and licensure. | High school diploma or GED equivalent with a minimum of 4 years records management or open records experience required with legal assistant certification or bachelor’s degree and 1 year records management or open records experience. |
| Supervision provided to others. | No |
Job Functions |
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Number |
Description |
1. |
Answer open records requests. |
2. |
Administer cost issues of public information in accordance with Government Code, Chapter 552, Subchapter F. |
3. |
Work closely with staff to review and determine need for request |
4. |
Review and make determination on governmental bodies’ requests for exemption from cost rules. |
5. |
Investigate and resolve complaints of overcharges for copies of public information. |
6. |
Participate in the legislative process, appearing as a resource witness on open records/public information bills. |
7. |
Perform administrative duties and paraprofessional legal support to staff attorneys for contract claims. |
This job description in no way states or implies that
these are the only duties to be performed
by the employee occupying this position. The incumbent is expected to perform other duties
necessary for the effective operation of the department. Any qualifications to be
considered as
equivalents in lieu of stated minimums require prior approval of Human Resources.
| This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code §51.215. |