Workers' Compensation Specialist

Salary : $49,816.00 - $60,611.20 Annually
Location : ESD 112 - Vancouver Campus
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202602947
Department: School Liability Programs
Opening Date: 05/29/2026
Closing Date: 6/8/2026 5:00 PM Pacific


Thank you for your interest in our employment opportunities. We invite you to apply to be a part of our dynamic team providing quality educational services throughout Southwest Washington, and other areas of the state. For more information review the NEOGOV and

General Responsibilities
Under the general direction of the Loss Control and Work Comp Operations Manager, the Workers' Compensation Specialist provides and initiates claims assistance for the School Liability Programs and Workers' Compensation Program.

Salary: The full salary range for this position is $49,816.00-$60,611.20. Offers are made at the beginning of the range.
Assignment: Full Time, Year Round.


A complete application will include:

1. Work history going back 10 years (if applicable)
2. At least three professional reference's contact information
3. A Cover Letter expressing interest in the position
4. A Resume that reflects work experience listed on application

Essential Functions/Other Functions
Essential Functions:

1. Be primary person that answers calls to the Workers' Compensation Program.
2. Complete initial call intake from injured workers or supervisors and follow up with emails and calls with school districts and attending providers.
3. Set up new workers compensation claims in the claim system, communicate with claims specialist and adjusters and provide appropriate correspondence related to new claims.
4. Copy, mail, distribute and otherwise ensure injured workers receive workers compensation claim packets.
5. Obtain wage information from school districts that is necessary to support time loss calculations and claim handling.
6. Print checks weekly for issuance to claimants, providers, and vendors.
7. Receive, open, and scan mail; support receipt and distribution of mail and input into appropriate electronic file system.
8. Prepare workers compensation claim packets, ensure an adequate supply of materials that are included in new claim packets.
9. Work with a team to support efficient operation of workers compensation claim activities.
10. Work with fiscal office to reconcile workers compensation checks at the end of each month.
11. Maintain regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Other Functions:

1. Provide back-up administrative support for School Liability Programs including answering School Liability Programs main phone line.
2. Create and manage conference room reservations.
3. Other duties as assigned

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications & Skills
Minimum Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or GED.
2. Experience working in an office environment.
3. Experience in compliance with state regulations.
4. Experience using Word, Excel or similar software.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Recent successful experience in a regional educational service agency.
2. Two years post high school education.
3. Proficiency in current procedural terminology (CPT) and diagnostic codes for State of Washington.
4. Experience using workers' compensation claims specific database software.
5. Experience using medical terminology to read and understand medical documents.
6. Experience working as a claims assistant handling industrial injuries.

Working Conditions/Employment Requirements
Working Conditions:

1. Office environment.
2. Able to operate keyboard to accomplish required tasks.
3. Able to perform stationary routine and repetitive functions for extended periods.
4. Frequent sittings, stooping/bending, moving up to 25 lbs.

Notice of Non-Discrimination
ESD 112 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person. The following individuals have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

• Civil Rights compliance Officer: Melissa Kreuder, View phone number on click.appcast.io,
• Title IX Compliance Officer: Wendy Niehaus, View phone number on click.appcast.io,
• ADA/504 Compliance Officer: Jeffrey Niess, View phone number on click.appcast.io,

The above information will be provided in the appropriate language for persons with limited English language skills by contacting the ESD at View phone number on click.appcast.io.
We provide a professional yet family-friendly work environment. To that end, our benefits are designed to meet the individual needs of our employees and their families. Full-Time or Part-Time positions working at least 17.5 hours per week are eligible for our standard package of benefits; retirement, medical, dental, and vision insurance offered at affordable premiums, we also offer a 25% discount on child care at ECE Child Care centers, tuition reimbursement, credit union membership, an employee assistance program, and much more!


Part-time positions working less than 17.5 hours per week or Temporary positions are not eligible for health benefits or paid leave. Eligibility for retirement is based on length of assignment.

For details please visit: for a summary of the Benefits of Employment.
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Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?

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Do you have experience working in an office environment?

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Do you have experience in compliance with state regulations?

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Do you have experience using Word, Excel, or similar software?

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• No

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Are you eligible for lawful employment in the U.S.? Proof of citizenship or legal right to work and identity will be required after hire.

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APPLICANT DECLARATION: Selecting YES authorizes the employer to conduct a background investigation and authorizes the release of information in connection with this application for employment. This investigation may include such information as criminal or civil convictions, driving records, previous employers and educational institutions, electronic/phone personal or professional references, and other appropriate sources.
Selecting YES indicates you waive your right of access to such information, and without limitation, hereby release the employer and the reference sources from any liability in connection with its release or use. This release includes the sources cited above and specific examples as follows: The Washington State Patrol (WSP), information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of either data on all criminal convictions or certification that no data on criminal convictions is maintained, information from OSPI, the Washington or other State Departments of Social and Health Services and any locality to which they may refer for release of information pertaining to any findings of child abuse or neglect investigations involving you.
Selecting YES certifies under the penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that you have made true, correct and complete answers and statements on this application in the knowledge that they may be relied upon in considering your application. If the information provided or answer(s) to any questions on the application change prior to your being hired, you understand that you must immediately notify the employer. You understand that any omission, falsely answered statement made by you on this application, or any supplement to it will be sufficient grounds for failure to employ you or for your discharge should you become employed.
Selecting YES indicates that you understand that you may be subject to Washington State Patrol (WSP) and FBI fingerprint background checks.

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