Return to Work & Claims Administration Policy Analyst (Operations & Policy Analyst 3)
About The Position
The Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) is a progressive business regulatory state agency dedicated to the mission of protecting and serving Oregon's consumers and workers while supporting a positive business climate. The department administers state laws and rules governing workers' compensation, occupational safety and health, financial institutions, insurance companies and building codes. The department has consumer protection and education programs, offices, and ombuds to help consumers, injured workers, and businesses. This position is with the Workers' Compensation Division (WCD). WCD administers, regulates, and enforces the laws and administrative rules governing the Oregon workers' compensation system. This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or a related degree and four years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work OR Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work
- Demonstrated skills and abilities to perform policy analysis, research, and grammatically correct writing
- Experience in researching complex issues and writing technical narratives that evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of options, and recommend action based on research findings
- Ability to provide guidance on the impact of board decisions and new or revised legislation to current policy and process
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with individuals and groups having divergent needs and points of view
Nice To Haves
- In-depth knowledge of Oregon Workers’ Compensation, particularly insurer responsibilities related to claims administration activities
Responsibilities
- Work in collaboration with the Audit and EST when developing rule issues
- Research complex issues and write technical narratives that evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of options, and recommend action based on research findings
- Draft issues documents related to new or revised Oregon administrative rules and concerns raised internal or from external partners, draft proposed rule language, and participate/facilitate internal and external rule advisory committee meetings
- Provide guidance on the impact of Workers’ Compensation Board (board) decisions, case law, and new or revised Oregon Revised Statutes to current policy and process
- Build and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with division managers and employees based on mutual trust and respect
- Provide consultation and technical guidance to division management
Benefits
- Work/life balance
- 11 paid holidays a year
- Competitive benefits package
- Advancement and learning opportunities
- Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
