Records Specialist

This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled. **Annual Salary:** $46,897.50 - $50,173.50 **Hourly:** $24.05 - $25.73 **Department:** Police, Public Safety **Division:** Police Administrative Services **FLSA:** Non-Exempt **Job Description:** This role will prepare, screen, route, file, and distribute public records. ###  Examples of Duties: * Under general supervision, performs administrative and technical duties in the maintenance of records and information, including the creation, receipt, maintenance, retention, and disposal of the City’s electronic and paper records. * Maintains records and files in compliance with established procedures and processes, including but not limited to published reports and studies, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, agreements, leases, and maps. * Searches and retrieves information from files, microfilm, computer records, databases, and document management systems in response to specific requests. * Assists with preparing, auditing, and scanning records into an electronic document management system. * Processes historical records collections. * Releases information and documents in accordance with Freedom of Information Act requests and other applicable laws and procedures. * Gathers and compiles information in response to requests from City staff. * Assists with the accession, retrieval and disposition of municipal records as stipulated by official records retention schedules. * Performs other duties as assigned. ###  Basic Qualifications: * Associate's degree (AA/AS) or equivalent or equivalent combination of education and experience. * Valid driver’s license. * Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or similar software. * Able to lift boxes up to 25 pounds ###  Preferred Qualifications: * Ability to accurately index and maintain records and files. * Familiarity with records digitization and electronic document management systems. * Familiarity with the Public Records Act and other local, state, and federal laws relating to the maintenance, retention, and release of a wide variety of records and information.  * Familiarity with the organization and functions of city government. The City of Charleston is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity ( EEOC) as a fundamental policy to be implemented and observed in our daily operation.  Our full EEOC statement can be found on our website: [www.charleston-sc.gov \[charleston-sc.gov\]](https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.charleston-sc.gov__;!!EaFwQfVEJhAZolrQq2b3eQ!QBa-8W6QZlJrr9Kit6_8xWc8nrmWB7BFjgDF3yUlBFQvwO9FazyMlTItb88uuyMJGaSAyhd0G4DhSiZ-_35oQNXr3iOn1WqEJVU$)