FOIA Specialist

Title: FOIA Specialist

State Role Title:Gen Admin Supv I/Coord I

Hiring Range: Up to $50.00/hr

Pay Band:4

Agency: Dept of Ed Central Operations

Location:RICHMOND 306

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Education is looking for a FOIA Specialist to support the agencys FOIA Officer in work related to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Virginia Public Records Act (VPRA) as well as other office- and agency-specific policies.

The FOIA Specialist will work collaboratively with the FOIA Officer and other staff to ensure FOIA requests are tracked and fulfilled quickly prudently and effectively.

The FOIA Specialist would be expected to fulfill the following duties:

• Assist in processing tracking and responding to FOIA requests within required statutory deadlines
  
• Communicate with requesters to clarify requests when needed
  
• Review documents for responsiveness and assisting in redaction of sensitive or exempt information
  
• Maintain organized records of FOIA activity and request logs
  
• Draft routine correspondence and summaries related to FOIA matters
  
• Provide general administrative and project-based support to the FOIA Officer

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act and related privacy laws.
  
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems.
  
• Ability to manage multiple requests and meet strict deadlines.
  
• Experience handling confidential or sensitive information with discretion.
  
  

Additional Considerations

• Knowledge of and/or experience in public education system preferred.
  
• Excellent communication research and administrative skills and be able to support time-sensitive and confidential information management.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Pursuant to Sections 2.2-3114 and 2.2-3115 of the Code of Virginia the position of Deputy Superintendent of Assessment Performance and School Improvement has been designated to file by the Code of Virginia an annual Statement of Economic Interests form.

A résumé will be accepted in lieu of a completed state application. Applications submitted via e-mail postal service fax or hand-delivered will not be considered. Successful candidates must pass a criminal background check. Commonwealth of Virginia employees may have teleworking options available. Final teleworking agreements will be reviewed and approved upon hire.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process. For assistance call: TTY: 786-8389

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and the VDOE that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture hair type and protective hairstyles such as braids locks and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

Minorities Individuals with disabilities Veterans and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. The Virginia Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce.

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: N/A

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.