Appeals Coordinator

Posting number: 55369

Department: Natural Resources

Division: Office of the Commissioner

Job classification: Appeals Coordinator (Exempt)

Posting type: Open

Categories: Legal, Natural Resources, Research

Summary

The Department of Natural Resources, Office of the Commissioner, is recruiting for an Appeals Coordinator in Anchorage, Alaska.

This position has the responsibility for:

• Managing an appeal docket, monitoring the DNR appeals mailbox, transferring e-mails and documents to appropriate case files, and organizing and archiving appeal case files.
• Reviewing incoming appeals and drafting acknowledgment letters to appellants, as well as deficiency letters when warranted.
• Assessing incoming appeals for potential stays pending appeal.
• Requesting and reviewing agency records for each filed appeal.
• Handling telephone inquiries from appellants, potential appellants, attorneys, and other interested parties to an appeal.
• Researching precedents, relevant case law, department policies, regulations, and statutes.
• Participating in meetings with DNR leadership.
• Proofreading and editing appeal decisions for the Commissioner’s review and signature.
• Assembling the agency record for the Commissioner’s office for a matter on appeal.
• Handling public record requests for the Commissioner’s office.
• Handling such other duties as assigned by the Director of Appeals.
• Co-managing the Department’s ethics program.

Examples of duties

Desirable Experience

• Training as a paralegal or experience working with a tribunal.
• Ability to write clearly.
• Good communication and analytical skills.
• College education or paralegal certification is desirable.
• Excellent Organizational Skills.
• Solid background in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience in assembling records for appeal and public record requests.
• Good proofreading skills.

Qualifications

Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits

The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.

For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)

Insurance Benefits

• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
  • The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.html for additional information.
    • AVTEC
    • Confidential
    • Correctional Officers
    • Marine Engineers
    • Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
    • Supervisory
    • Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
    • Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
  • The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
    • General Government
    • Labor, Trades and Crafts
    • Public Safety Employees Association
    • Masters, Mates & Pilots
• Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)

Optional Insurance Benefits

• Group-based insurance premiums for
  • Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
  • Long-term and short-term disability
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  • Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
  • Supplemental Survivor Benefits
• Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses

Retirement Benefits

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
• Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
• Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
• Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
• Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
• Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options

See https://drb.alaska.gov/retiree/ for additional information

Paid Leave & Other Benefits

• Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
• Twelve (12) paid holidays a year

Supplemental information

How to Apply

If interested, please provide a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Kathleen A. Frederick, Director of Appeals (kathleen.frederick@alaska.gov). For any questions, contact (907) 269-3565.