Workers Compensation Hearing Officer
Workers Compensation Hearing Officer
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ATTENTION ALL APPLICANTS!
The Department of Labor and Workforce Development Division of Workers Compensation is recruiting for two
Workers Compensation Hearing Officer 1/2s located in Anchorage!These positions are in the General Government Unit (GGU) at a Range 22/24.
What You Will Be Doing:
Workers Compensation Hearing Officers are responsible for serving as designated chairs on Alaska Workers Compensation Board hearing panels. They work under the general direction of the Chief of Adjudications and have the authority to preside over formal hearings control procedures make rulings on admissibility of evidence and apply and interpret relevant statutes and regulations. In addition they analyze legal issues evaluate both lay and expert testimony and deliberate with other panel members to decide claims and petitions. The officers then draft decisions and orders that are satisfactory to the majority of the panel and legally sufficient to survive appellate review. They also hold prehearings conduct mediations and evaluate settlement agreements.
Our Mission Values and Culture:
The Workers Compensation system operates similarly to a court system with the intent to ensure the quick efficient fair and predictable delivery of indemnity and medical benefits to injured workers at a reasonable cost to employers. This position plays a critical role in resolving disputes.
Benefits of Joining Our Team:
Workers Compensation is a fascinating and intricate area of the law. The Divisions hearing officer positions are highly rewarding and fulfilling providing opportunities for professional growth and development.
The Working Environment You Can Expect:
Our office is located in the midtown area conveniently close to various restaurants and shops. We offer ample free parking and the building is solely occupied by Department of Labor and Workforce Development employees.
Who We Are Looking For:
We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:- Legal Government and Jurisprudence: Knowledge of laws legal codes court procedures precedents legal practices and documents Government regulations Executive orders agency rules Government organization and functions and the democratic political process.
- Integrity/Honesty: Behaves in an honest fair and ethical manner. Shows consistency in words and actions. Models high standards of ethics.
- Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding friendliness courtesy tact empathy concern and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult hostile or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity race gender disabilities and other individual differences.
- Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar punctuation and spelling; communicates information (for example facts ideas or messages) in a brief clear and organized manner; produces written information which may include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience.
Additional Required Information
**PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS & INFORMATION CAREFULLY**
ONGOING POSTING NOTICE
The applicant pool(s) for this position will be reviewed regularly for qualified applicants. This recruitment may be closed early if a qualified applicant is found before the closing date. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.FLEXIBLY STAFFED
This position is flexibly staffed. This vacancy may be filled at either level depending on the applicants training and/or experience. The full range of salaries is listed above. Starting salary will be determined by the level the position is hired at. If filled at Level 1 promotion to the Level 2 will occur upon successful completion of the probationary period and required training as well as the applicant meeting the minimum qualifications of the higher job class.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF INTERVIEW- A cover letter is required for this position. The cover letter should highlight your strengths and skills with the competencies listed in the Who We Are Looking For section in the job posting above. Your cover letter will be used as a writing sample.
- Educational Transcripts
LEGAL EMPLOYMENT
The States online recruitment system Workplace Alaska requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The State of Alaska does not function in the role as an employer sponsor.APPLICATION NOTICE
You can ONLY apply for this position through Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy (paper) application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or any other database you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to successfully apply. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska How to Apply page.Omission of any required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration. If youre experiencing problems attaching to your application or if you simply had forgotten you may email it to the contact provided below before 5:00 pm of the closing date. Any documents submitted after the posting has closed will not be considered.
EDUCATION
If postsecondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position.Transcripts must be attached at the time of application or submitted to the contact information below prior to the close of recruitment. If youre unable to attach to your application email it to the contact provided in the job posting. If email is not an option please call the contact person to obtain a fax number.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
WORK EXPERIENCE
If using work experience not already documented in your application also provide the employer name your job title dates of employment whether fullor parttime. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.Note: Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting see resume or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
BARGAINING UNIT
If you are acurrent state employee please mark the union you are a member of at the time of application. If you are not a current state employee you must mark that it does not apply to you.
MULTIPLE VACANCIES
This recruitment may be used for more than one 1 vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety 90 days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.
NOTICE
Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at(toll free) or . If you choose to be contacted by email please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the govermentjobs domains. For information on allowing emails from the governmentjobs domains visit the Lost Password Help page located at EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation auxiliary aides or services or alternative communication formats please callorin Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 oror correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201 Juneau AK. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at(toll free) orif you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to:
For applicant password assistance please visit: InformationAlexis Hildebrand
Administrative Operations Manager 1
Phone:
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