Union County Government

Public Information Officer

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Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and efficient Public Information (FOIA) Officer to join our team in Jonesboro, Illinois. In this role, you will be responsible for managing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and ensuring timely and accurate dissemination of public information.

Essential Duties

  • Responds to requests for information filed by citizens, journalists, and outside entities pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”)
  • Researches, examines, and analyzes video and documents to provide responsive documents in response to FOIA requests and makes appropriate redactions of exempt information
  • Resolves information requests within the required timeframes and where appropriate, requests extensions in writing
  • Assesses whether the magnitude information requested proves burdensome in adherence with the State of Illinois Freedom of Information guidelines
  • Obtains necessary information from manual, computerized, and archived files, and records
  • Responds via the internet in writing to requests for information sent electronically through the internet concerning departmental programs, services, or matters of public record, as required
  • Oversees and participates in the mailing of responses to written requests for information
  • Maintains and updates log of all FOIA requests
  • Works across all internal departments to fulfill FOIA requests when necessary
  • Assist the State's Attorney in all aspects of media and public relations regarding the activities of the State's Attorney Office.
  • NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive.
  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
  • Industries

    Government Administration

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