Compliance Officer, City of Greer
Serve as the primary point of contact for all FOIA requests. Log, process and monitor incoming FOIA requests for public records in compliance with applicable laws and deadlines. Coordinate with various departments to gather responsive documents, review for completeness, accuracy, confidentiality, and ensure timely compliance with statutory deadlines. Draft and issue responses to FOIA requests, including redactions, cost estimates, extensions, and exemptions as necessary under the law. Maintain accurate records of FOIA requests, responses, outcomes, and documentation for audits/reports
Monitor and report on FOIA compliance metrics to ensure efficiency and transparency. Provide guidance and training to staff regarding FOIA procedures and requirements. Serve as the City’s Title VI Coordinator. Develop, implement, and maintain the organization's Title VI Program. Ensure compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and applicable federal and state nondiscrimination requirements. Investigate discrimination complaints and coordinate complaint resolution. Prepare and submit required Title VI reports and documentation to oversight agencies.
Coordinate language access services and Limited English Proficiency (LEP) initiatives. Monitor compliance with public participation requirements. Conduct periodic assessments to ensure equitable access to programs, services, and benefits. Provide employee training regarding nondiscrimination requirements and civil rights obligations. Develop, implement, and administer the organization's records retention program. Maintain records retention schedules in accordance with state and federal laws. Coordinate the retention, storage, retrieval, archiving, and lawful destruction of records
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, legal studies, political science, or other related fields. • Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in public records management, civil rights compliance; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. • Knowledge of federal and state laws regarding FOIA, Title VI and civil rights protections. • Must have a valid state-issued drivers’ license.
• Direct experience processing FOIA or public records requests or specialized training thereof, preferred. • Direct experience in Title VI compliance or specialized training thereof, preferred. • Certification in records management (e.g., CRM, CRA, or state RIM certification), preferred. • Experience with electronic records management systems (ERMS) or FOIA tracking software, preferred. • Experience in a government, regulatory, or compliance-focused environment, preferred. • Training in information governance, data privacy, or legal research, preferred.