Regulatory Officer 1

Under close supervision of a supervisory or designated official, the Regulatory Officer 1 will monitor requests made to the Department of Health pursuant to the Open Public Records Act ("OPRA"), subpoenas, or other channels. Will ensure accurate tracking of deadlines and responses for document requests and will assist the supervisory official in coordinating activities with the Office of the Attorney General and sister agencies to provide legally precise and complete responses to OPRA requests. 

This position will analyze OPRA requests, subpoenas, or other records requests, obtain responsive records, and prepare or approve responses to the same. The candidate will assist in preparing training and resource materials related to OPRA, subpoenas, and other records requests, provide summary updates on relevant caselaw and processes related to records requests, and implement and oversee continuous quality improvement regarding the record request process. 

The candidate must possess strong writing and critical thinking skills. A writing sample will be required.

This position may be eligible to participate in the Department's pilot telework program, which offers eligible employees the opportunity to work remotely for up to two (2) days per week, as approved by management.