Job Title: Workers Compensation Hearing Officer 1/2
Job Responsibilities:
Workers' Compensation Hearing Officers are tasked with serving as designated chairs on Alaska Workers' Compensation Board hearing panels. Under the general direction of the Chief of Adjudications, they have the authority to preside over formal hearings, control procedures, make rulings on the admissibility of evidence, and apply and interpret relevant statutes and regulations. They analyze legal issues, evaluate both lay and expert testimony, and deliberate with other panel members to decide claims and petitions. Additionally, they draft decisions and orders that are satisfactory to the majority of the panel and legally sufficient to withstand appellate review. Officers also hold pre-hearings, conduct mediations, and evaluate settlement agreements.
Education and Experience Information:
Workers Compensation Hearing Officer Level 1: Candidates must have a Juris Doctor from a college of law accredited by the American Bar Association. In accordance with AS ) and (c), successful candidates must have been admitted to practice law for at least two years immediately before appointment to this position.
Workers Compensation Hearing Officer Level 2: Candidates must have a Juris Doctor from a college of law accredited by the American Bar Association. Additionally, they must have either one year of experience as a Workers' Compensation Hearing Officer 1 with the State of Alaska or equivalent in another . jurisdiction, one year of experience as an advocate representing workers or employers before the Alaska Workers' Compensation Board or equivalent in another . jurisdiction, or two years of experience as an Administrative Law Judge or Hearing Officer with the State of Alaska. As with Level 1, candidates must have been admitted to practice law for at least two years immediately before appointment to this position.
Salary Information:
The salary for this position ranges from $3, to $3, biweekly.
Additional Information:
The position is open to all applicants and is part of the General Government Unit (GGU) at Range 22/24. The recruitment is ongoing, and the applicant pool will be reviewed regularly for qualified candidates. The position is flexibly staffed, meaning it can be filled at either Level 1 or Level 2, depending on the applicant's training and experience. A cover letter highlighting strengths and skills relevant to the position-specific competencies is required as part of the application process. Transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for the position. The State of Alaska's online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. The application must be submitted through the Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer and complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
