Public Records Analyst

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Public Records Analyst - Corporation Counsel

Hourly Pay Range: $28.21 - $42.30

Closing Date: January 16^th, 2026 @ 12:00 a.m. CT, or upon receipt of the first 50 applicant submissions

The Office of Corporation Counsel (OCC) acts as general counsel for Milwaukee County, which includes its departments, boards, committees, and elected officials concerning a wide range of civil legal issues that impact the County and the public.

Job Summary: The Public Records Analyst is primarily responsible for providing expert guidance and technical support to public records custodians across Milwaukee County in compliance with Wisconsin's Public Records Law while also serving as OCC's designated public records custodian.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Reviews, coordinates, and responds to high-profile and complex public records requests submitted to Milwaukee County authorities and custodians. Maintains a deep understanding of applicable statutes, case law, and Milwaukee County ordinances and policies, while ensuring consistent application of the same. May be expected to participate in training opportunities offered to Milwaukee County officials.
2. Responsible for receiving, analyzing, and responding to all requests for public records for which OCC is the responsible authority, and will coordinate with OCC attorneys and other Milwaukee County officials and employees whenever necessary. When receiving any request for which OCC is not the appropriate authority, the Public Records Analyst will coordinate between the requester and any appropriate Milwaukee County authorities or custodians to ensure the request is appropriately processed. Corresponds and communicates directly with requesters and will frequently collaborate with OCC attorneys when doing so.
3. Contribute to OCC's internal process and procedure improvements, work to advance OCC's strategic plan, and participate in internal work groups related to our practice areas and efforts to ensure continued successful delivery of legal services.
4. Participate in interdepartmental work groups as a representative of OCC as may be required. Assume other duties as may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be a current resident of Wisconsin
• Must possess a Bachelor's degree
• Intermediate knowledge of typical computer and software applications, such as word processing and spreadsheets.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to form and maintain effective communication and relationships with coworkers, internal and external clients and stakeholders

• Ability to meet and manage multiple deadlines, while multitasking, prioritizing, and giving a high attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Exceptional writing and oral skills with the ability to move among multiple, very different tasks quickly.
• Exceptional decision making and time management skills.
• Personal orientation towards ownership, accountability, and responsibility in a professional setting.

NOTE: This ORIGINAL APPLICATION is open to qualified residents of the State of Wisconsin at the time of application. Candidates need to submit a full account of their training and experience (i.e., by submitting an up-to-date resume or by fully completing the application) during the application process and may also be asked to take additional written or performance tests as part of the selection process.

APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF FILING APPLICATION

Milwaukee County is committed to fostering an equitable working environment, free from discrimination and harassment, on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy related condition, national origin, age, disability, FMLA status, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or any other category or status that is now or in the future protected by federal, state, and local law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements. If special accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.