Claims Technician - Updated
Company: Government jobs
Location: Oregon City
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
The Position
The City of Portland, Bureau of Revenue and Financial Services is
seeking a qualified Claims Technician to join their team.
About the Position:
The Claims Technician typically performs paraprofessional claims
management work by assisting the Claim Analysts in their duties and
by interacting with claimants and responsible parties to evaluate
Workers' Compensation and Liability claims by or against the City.
The current vacancy is in the Risk Management Division of the
Office of Management and Finance and reports to both the Workers'
Compensation and Liability Claim Managers. Other positions may
become available.
As a Claims Technician, you will:
Although not required, you may have:
This position is eligible for Language Pay Differential for
qualifying employees.
As a person, you are:
This classification is represented by the District Council of Trade
Unions (DCTU). To view this labor agreement, please go to
https://www.portland.gov/bhr/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor-agreements
and click on the appropriate link. Applicants start at the entry
salary rate. If you are a DCTU represented employee, see labor
agreement for additional information or talk to your union
representative.
City of Portland Core Values:
Anti-racism - Communication - Collaboration - Equity - Transparency
- Fiscal Responsibility
These values guide our actions as we serve the community and engage
our workforce. To learn more about the City's core values, please
click here.
Why work at the City of Portland?
The City of Portland workforce serves a population of over 650,000.
We are culture- and solutions-driven, viewing every challenge as an
opportunity to learn, improve, and share our expertise. We are
committed to removing systemic barriers to resources, access, and
opportunity. The City is a believer in ALL people and continues to
actively recruit and retain diverse top talent every day. We offer
a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to
medical, dental, vision, basic life, short- and long-term
disability coverage to eligible employees and their families. If
you are open-minded, motivated, community-focused, and self-aware,
please apply yourself at the City of Portland today.
The City of Portland also participates in the Oregon Public
Employees Retirement System (PERS). For more information on the
City of Portland's benefits please click here.
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement
As of October 18, 2021, all City employees must be fully vaccinated
for COVID-19. This is required for all positions at the City of
Portland. Proof of being fully vaccinated is required by date of
hire. You mayrequest an exception, for health or religious reasons,
from getting the COVID-19 vaccine at the time a position is
offered.
Work Location
Many positions within the City are designated as hybrid and
currently the City requires you to work in-person one day per week.
Beginning in April 2023, most hybrid employees will be expected to
perform at least half of their work in-person..
To Qualify
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position
and must be specifically addressed in your cover letter and
resume:
The Recruitment Process
An evaluation of each applicant's training and experience, as
demonstrated in your cover letter and resume weighted 100%. Do not
attach materials not requested. Only candidates who meet the
minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked
eligible list. You have 14 days from the notice of the examination
results to let us know if you disagree with your results. Please
read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete
information. Additional evaluation may be required prior to
establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.
**PLEASE NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment
may be used to fill future vacancies**
Recruitment Timeline:
*Timeline is approximate and subject to change
Application Instructions
Applicants must submit a cover letter and professional resume
online, specifically focused on your qualifications for this
position as identified in the "To Qualify" section of this
announcement in accordance with the following Application
Instructions:
Please note, all completed applications for this position must be
submitted no later than 11:59 pm, on the closing date of this
recruitment. All applications must be submitted via the City's
online application process. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will
not be accepted.
Additional Information
Work Status: Non-citizen applicants must be authorized to work in
the United States at the time of application.
Veterans' Preference: If you are requesting Veterans' Preference,
attach a copy of your DD214/DD215 and/or Veterans Administration
letter stating your disability to your profile, as well as checking
the box identifying yourself as a Veteran. You must request
Veterans' Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for
each recruitment to which you apply. Veterans' Preference
documentation must be submitted no later than the closing date and
time of this recruitment.
ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations: If you identify as a
person with a disability, are pregnant or nursing, or observe a
religious practice(s), and would like to request a reasonable
accommodation when applying for this job, please contact the
Recruiter below for assistance.
Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the City of
Portland that no person shall be discriminated against based on
race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national
origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran
status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income.
The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested
in employment with the City to apply.
Language Pay Differential: City of Portland employees who speak one
or more languages in addition to English, may be eligible to
receive a "language pay differential." This is compensation for
qualifying multilingual City employees who use their language
skills to assist the community. More about the language pay
differential can be found here.
Did you know? The City of Portland offers How to Apply Classes that
are free and review best practices for applying to the City. Follow
the link for the most recent list of scheduled dates:
https://www.portland.gov/bhr/events
Contact Information
Karen Ehn, Senior Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
Karen.Ehn@portlandoregon.gov
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee
Benefits
This summary outlines the benefit programs, actual benefits may
vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status.
The City of Portland offers a comprehensive benefit package that is
competitive with other private and public sector employers.
More detailed information can be obtained by calling the Benefits &
Wellness Office at 503-823-6031.
Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental)
Wellness Benefits
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
Employee Assistance Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement
Paid Leave
In accordance with federal and state law, and the City policy for
family medical leave, the City grants family and medical leave to
eligible employees for certain family and medical related
reasons.
Other Benefits
01 Thank you for your interest in the City of Portland. We value
your time and hope to make your application experience as positive
as possible. Your Cover Letter and Resume are an important step to
assist us in the review for minimum qualifications for the posted
vacancy.
In your Cover Letter, write specific and unique responses to
address each of the minimum qualification listed in the "To
Qualify" section. The information you provide must correctly
reflect your work history/resume. A lack of information in your
application materials to each of the minimum qualifications may
result in elimination from the recruitment.
Note: Request for veterans' preference, please add a copy of your
DD214 and/or Veteran's Benefit letter. All documents must be
uploaded by the closing date and time of this announcement.
Have you read and understood all the information listed above?
02 Where did you first learn about this job opportunity? (If on a
website or job board, please specify which one)
03 The City of Portland receives public records requests at times.
Please indicate which response you find appropriate: (Answer will
not disqualify you from the process)
04 I have read the City of Portland's COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
* Required Question
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