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

Municipality of Anchorage • Anchorage, AK

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Municipality of Anchorage’s Risk Management Department is hiring a Workers' Compensation Claim Adjuster II. This executive position has no union affiliation and serves at the pleasure of the Mayor. The role is open to the general public and current Municipal employees. The position is based at City Hall in Anchorage and works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The adjuster reviews new workers’ compensation claim assignments, develops plans of action, and manages a caseload of existing claims through resolution. The caseload generally consists of more complex claims. The adjuster also prepares reports, settlement analyses, and controversions, and alerts the MOA Risk Manager to concerns.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the Municipality does not provide visa sponsorship. Required qualifications may be met through specified combinations of education and relevant experience. A satisfactory background check, a valid Alaska driver's license with an acceptable driving record, and an Alaska individual adjuster's license within six months of hire are also required. Continuing education requirements must be met to maintain the adjuster license, and all required certifications and licenses must remain current during employment.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and nine years of experience conducting research, investigations, litigation, report writing, program management, and/or program support; or an associate’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, or a similar discipline and seven years of such experience; or a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, Accounting, or a similar discipline and five years of such experience; or a master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, or a similar discipline and three years of such experience.
• Satisfactory background check covering criminal history, education, and employment history at time of hire.
• Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record at time of hire.
• Obtain an Alaska individual adjuster's license within six months of hire.
• Adhere to continuing education requirements to maintain the adjuster's license; required certifications and licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.
• Be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Review new workers’ compensation claim assignments and develop a plan of action.
• Adjust a caseload of existing claims through conclusion, revising the plan of action throughout the life of each claim.
• Manage a caseload generally comprised of more complex claims.
• Prepare reports, settlement analysis, and controversions.
• Notify the MOA Risk Manager of items of concern.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED