Open Records Coordinator
The City of Fort Worth
| Company | The City of Fort Worth |
| Category | Operations & Admin |
| Location | Comm and Public Engagement |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Source | Employer career page (greenhouse) |
Description
Pay Range: $33.21 – $41.51/hr. | $69,079 - $86,349 annual compensation
Job Posting Closing on: Friday, July 24, 2026 📅
Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pm; Some evening/weekend work required.
Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, and Professional Development Opportunities. Find Out More!
The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of over 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability. 🌆
The Open Records Coordinator administers the City’s Public Information Act Response Program as outlined by Texas Government Code, Chapter 552, coordinates and provides procedural support to a citywide network of departmental liaisons, and ensures the City is providing information promptly and is compliant with requirements of the Texas Public Information Act.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate’s degree from an accredited college with major course work in Business Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field
Four (4) years of related experience in records management, processing requests, or related field may be accepted in lieu of a degree
Preferred Qualifications:
Proficiency with public request management software (GovQA, JustFOIA, etc.)
Bilingual English/Spanish
Experience in local government
Experience interpreting or applying the Texas Public Information Act
The Open Records Coordinator's job responsibilities include:
Administers the City’s public information request response program by managing the receipt of requests; entering, reviewing, assigning, and saving the City’s electronic file copy of each request along with any and all attachments; clarifying, cost estimation and calculation; tracking and monitoring to ensure timely completion of all requests
Administers the City’s public information web portal and provides technical support to liaison and legal staff citywide, as well as external customers
Serves as point of contact between residents, media and City Departments
Assists with the development and review of policies and procedures to implement the Program in cooperation with the City’s Law Department
Assists with monitoring departmental performance and conducts annual audits on the City’s compliance with the Program requirements
Prepare annual Department Performance Reports including departmental statistical data reports regarding Program compliance
Assists with development of and provides training to liaisons and departments on Program Requirements including the development of online training, guides and other resources for departments
Provides advice and support to internal departmental liaisons citywide and external customers regarding Public Information and Non-Public information topics. Consults daily with City staff regarding procedure and requirements
Prepares varied statistical, written reports and presentations related to Police accident report logs, monthly revenue and expenditures, Public Information statistics, and other reports as requested by departments
Tracks and monitors revenue and payments by receiving and accepting monies from the public (requestors) in response to cost estimates
Prepares and maintain departmental liaison lists; provides required training for assigned departmental liaisons to ensure compliance with the City’s Administrative Regulation D-1
Performs other related duties as required
Adheres to a assigned work schedule as outlined in Department and City attendance polices and procedures; ensures all behaviors comply with the City’s Personnel Rules and Regulations
Physical Demands
Sedentary Work – Depending on assignment, position
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