Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Coordinator - Civil Division

Administrative Law & Education Unit - New Castle or Kent County

Recruitment #041624-MUAA23-150100

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Introduction

Delaware's Attorney General, the State's chief law enforcement officer, has a broad responsibility to combat crime, uphold civil rights, safeguard families, fight fraud, and protect consumers in the First State. In meeting this mission, Attorney General Kathy Jennings is supported by teams of talented lawyers and staff in the Criminal, Civil, Family, Fraud and Consumer Protection, and Civil Rights and Public Trust Divisions. Each of the more than 500 staff who work in the Office of the Attorney General are dedicated to serving all Delawareans with integrity and passion. Deputy Attorneys General, with critical support from criminal special investigators, victim service specialists, paraprofessionals, and administrative staff, prosecute criminal cases, enforce consumer laws, provide counsel to state agencies, ensure the public's access to open government, protect the abused, and much more.

Summary Statement

The Delaware Department of Justice seeks a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Coordinator in the Administrative Law & Education Unit in the Civil Division. This position will report to the FOIA Deputy Attorney General. 

Essential Functions

Responsibilities include responding to all FOIA requests directed to the DOJ and performing any related tasks, including conducting research, formulating search strategies, collecting records, interpreting, and applying the principles of FOIA, reviewing and redacting documents for production, and preparing and issuing responses within requisite timeframes. 

The FOIA Coordinator monitors the FOIA Office’s mail, phone, and email account and may be asked to perform other office duties.

The FOIA Coordinator also will be required to provide administrative support for the processing of FOIA petitions, including handling all petition correspondence, maintain the FOIA log and the list of FOIA coordinators, answer questions from the public and other agencies, issue and post opinions on the Attorney General Opinion website, maintain information regarding the DOJ’s functions and recordkeeping, assist the FOIA Committee with various matters, coordinate the logistics for the annual FOIA training, maintain the filing system for all FOIA records, and perform other duties as assigned, including assisting other Deputy Attorneys General when needed.  

 

Job Requirements

Candidates must be well-organized, able to work independently and exercise problem-solving skills, and possess excellent time management skills to meet internal and external deadlines. 

Additional Posting Information

  • Please be sure to upload a recent copy of your resume, as you complete the application process for this posting.
  • This position is exempt from the State of Delaware Merit System.  
  • This posting may close before 5/17/2024 upon filling the vacant position.

Conditions of Hire

  • Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. 
  • Direct deposit of paychecks is required as a condition of hire.
  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits

  • May be eligible Loan forgiveness (State and Federal)
  • State of Delaware healthcare plan
  • State of Delaware pension plan
  • Over 4 weeks of vacation per year
  • 3 weeks of paid sick leave per year
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. 


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