Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week
A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Office of Law.
Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.
All interested candidates must apply at this time.
List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.
NOTE: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered.
You must attach your transcript(s) or license(s) and resume to your application.
Failure to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications and/or education must be submitted with each application.Definition of Responsibility
Under the general direction of the Deputy County Attorney (the Administrative Deputy), the Public Information Officer will support the development and maintenance of the document compliance processes and procedures for compliance with the Maryland’s Public Information Act (MPIA), 4-101 et seq. of the General Provisions Article of the Maryland Annotated Code of Maryland. The incumbent will interpret and implement the PIA statute and regulations, as well as the procedures for responding to federal records issues.
Examples of Essential Duties
 

• Review and respond to MPIA requests.
• Provide oversight for and support of County departments, offices and agencies on preparation of issuance of 10-day letters and responses to MPIA requests to ensure compliance with the MPIA.
• Assist, as necessary, County custodian of records in responding to MPIA requests and compliance with the MPIA statute.
• Develop a County wide policy and program for the handling of MPIA requests and MPIA compliance.
• Coordinate with legal counsel to determine where there are exemptions to disclosure under the MPIA.
• Maintain data and statistics, as appropriate, for MPIA compliance.
• Assist with the procurement or resources for MPIA compliance.
• Conduct legal research and analysis of statutes and regulations within area of responsibility.
• Work on legal matters arising under the MPIA in connection with Agency program offices on MPIA matters. 
• Provide advice in the areas of MPIA matters.
• Prepare tentative draft letters, legal memoranda, and legal documents for attorneys’ review.
• Analyze factual and legal issues presented to determine what further facts are needed and what legal sources are applicable.
• Research and interpret policies, procedures, regulations, and statutes relating to the provisions of MPIA and other appropriate Acts, court decisions and administrative rulings.
• Search case reports, letters, memoranda, and legal documents for use by attorneys in the preparation of opinions, legislative reports, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Initiate contacts with program offices and other persons having knowledge of the facts involved in the problem or case under study.
• Obtain information and/or legal references pertinent to the problem under study.
• Study legal precedents,
• Prepare recommendations for review of supervisor. 
• Maintain contact with the MPIA requester community, and public.

Examples of Other Duties
Performs other related duties as required.
 
(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of required qualifications for similar positions. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)Degree or certificate from an accredited paralegal education program
OR
a Juris doctor (J.D.) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA)
OR
a four year degree from an accredited educational institution
AND
at least six (6) months of MPIA or Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) experience and thorough knowledge of MPIA and FOIA exemptions.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience with records management, FOIA or MPIA requests, subpoenas duces tecum, or time sensitive document processes preferred.
Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)Mail or deliver documents to:ATTN: Public Information Officer - Law Office - Non-MeritOffice of Human ResourcesBaltimore County Government308 Allegheny Ave.Towson, MD 21204You must attach your transcript(s) or license(s) and resume to your application.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Qualified applicants will be assigned a rating based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as submitted on their application and supplemental questions. Applicants are advised to state the dates, duties and responsibilities of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.
Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification is essentially sedentary with some walking, standing, or other limited physical activity. Some duties entail the operation of office and other equipment requiring manipulative and coordinative skills. Some duties may require traveling between work sites.
Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.