WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIM ADJUSTER II (Special Administrative Assistant II) - Range 22 / EXE

Municipality of Anchorage; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) and 457 Plans

Paid Leave & Holidays

Job summary

The Municipality of Anchorage seeks an experienced executive in risk management to supervise complex workers’ compensation claims, develop action plans, and advise the Mayor’s office. This role requires strategic oversight, compliance focus, and a strong background in investigations and program management.

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in claims review, reporting, and risk mitigation. The position is based at City Hall in Anchorage, with standard weekday hours and access to MOA

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and nine (9) years of experience conducting research, investigations, litigation, report writing, program management, and/or program support.
• Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting or a similar discipline and seven (7) years of experience conducting research, investigations, litigation, report writing, program management, and/or program support.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, Accounting or a similar discipline and five (5) years of experience conducting research, investigations, litigation, report writing, program management, and/or program support.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting or a similar discipline and three (3) years of experience conducting research, investigations, litigation, report writing, program management, and/or program support.

Responsibilities

• Review new workers’ compensation claim assignments and develop a plan of action.
• Adjust a caseload of existing claims to conclusion, revising the plan of action throughout the life of the claim.
• Prepare reports, settlement analysis, and controversies.
• Notify Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) Risk Manager of items of concern.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Research

Investigations

Litigation

Report writing

Program management

Program support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in Business Administration / Public Administration

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, or Accounting

Master’s degree in Business Administration / Public Administration / Accounting

Job description

Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This is an executive position (no union affiliation) and serves at the pleasure of the Mayor of the Municipality of Anchorage.

DEPARTMENT

Risk Management

HOURS OF WORK

Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

LOCATION

City Hall, 632 W. 6th Ave. Ste. 860, Anchorage, AK 99501

To be considered for employment, candidates must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

Example of Duties

Review new workers’ compensation claim assignments and develop a plan of action. Adjust a caseload of existing claims to conclusion, revising the plan of action throughout the life of the claim. Caseload to generally be comprised of more complex claims. Prepare reports, settlement analysis, and controversies. Notify Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) Risk Manager of items of concern. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and nine (9) years of experience conducting research, investigations, litigation, report writing, program management, and/or program support.


• Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting or a similar discipline and seven (7) years of experience conducting research, investigations, litigation, report writing, program management, and/or program support.


• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, Accounting or a similar discipline and five (5) years of experience conducting research, investigations, litigation, report writing, program management, and/or program support.


• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting or a similar discipline and three (3) years of experience conducting research, investigations, litigation, report writing, program management, and/or program support.

Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.

Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License and satisfactory Driving Record at time of hire.

Alaska individual adjuster’s license within six-months of hire.

Adherence to continuing education requirements to maintain the license.

Additional Important Information

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check. A Background Check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the candidate's Alaska Driver's License, and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states, if the Alaska Driver's License was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected candidate. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines.

All required certifications and/or licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

Military Service Interview Preference

Veterans who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows the full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual’s command organization, and shows the name, signature, title, and contact information of the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an Employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.

Benefits

The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:

Health / Medical Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio


• Life Insurance


• Dependent Life Insurance


• Short Term Disability


• Long Term Disability


• Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care


• Health Savings Accounts

Retirement

• State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program


• 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans

Employer Paid Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program


• Paid Leave Plan


• 13 Paid Holidays

For an overview of our medical benefit package go to http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries.aspx

Equal Opportunity Employer and ADA Compliance

The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.

For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at 907-343-4571.

In order to be considered, candidates must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the candidate's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).

Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.

If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.

Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?