Eligibility Technician 2

Eligibility Technician 2

This Individual Position is Exempt from the Hiring Freeze. Qualified Applicants are Encouraged To Apply.

Welcome to the Department of Health.

We'd be delighted to have you join our team.

If you envision yourself in this role and are ready to start an exciting career with us, apply today.

This position is open to Alaskan Residents only. Please check out the residency definition to determine if you qualify. We invite you to watch our "Welcome to DPA" video here: These positions are currently located in Anchorage and Juneau. These positions may be in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Kenai, Ketchikan, or Wasilla, depending upon the location of the most qualified candidate.

What you will be doing:

As an Eligibility Technician 2 (ET2) in the Long-Term Care Unit, you will undergo formal training on various programs managed by the Division. As an ET2, you will be expected to demonstrate extensive knowledge, proficiency, and the ability to work independently and efficiently while managing a diverse and sizable caseload under general supervision. You will develop expertise in program policies, enabling you to make independent, complex eligibility decisions and apply your understanding of multiple program manuals to ensure eligibility criteria are met across various programs.

Our organization, mission, and culture:

The Division of Public Assistance (DPA) is dedicated to supporting Alaskans in need by providing basic living assistance and promoting self-sufficiency.

We treat individuals and families with respect and strive to help them achieve higher levels of independence while valuing their cultural, geographic, and economic diversity. We are responsible managers of the public programs that we are entrusted with. We aim to achieve success by focusing on continuous improvement.

The benefits of joining our team:

The Division of Public Assistance is devoted to developing and sustaining a quality workforce by providing staff training and encouraging career advancement within the agency. You will have the opportunity to develop skills and build knowledge and competencies to assist you in your future career goals. We believe in your career growth and advancement opportunities. We provide a competitive benefit package, flexible work schedules, and job stability.

The working environment you can expect:

The work location will be determined based on the location of the most qualified candidate. This position is part of a statewide eligibility team within the Long-Term Care Unit, located in Public Assistance offices across Alaska.

You will collaborate with a team of highly trained staff who uphold the agency's mission and values in an environment built on mutual trust and respect. Joining our team offers a unique and fulfilling experience, providing both challenges and rewards as we work toward creating a more modern and adaptable system to better serve Alaskans.

Who we are looking for:

The ideal candidate will possess some or all of the following position-specific competencies in addition to the minimum qualifications listed below:

• Eligibility Determinations: Knowledge of federal and/or state government or public assistance benefit regulations, policies, and procedures is required to evaluate financial, personal, medical, and household information to determine program eligibility, authorize benefits, and maintain case records within mandatory timeframes.
• Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
• Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
• Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

To view the general description and example of duties for this job class, please go to the following link and search for Eligibility Technician 2:

Minimum Qualifications:

One year of entry level experience as an Eligibility Technician 1 with the State of Alaska; OR One year performing similar work that developed knowledge and skills in applying program requirements and working with client customers in stressful situations. Substitution: Post-secondary education in such fields as sociology, social work, psychology, counseling, human services, vocational rehabilitation, developmental disabilities, behavioral sciences, business, public administration, or accounting may substitute for the required experience (undergraduate credits: 2.67 semester/4 quarter hours = 1 month).

Additional Required Information:

At the time of the interview, please provide the following:

1. Three (3) professional references, whom we may contact by phone, are required. One (1) of these references must be your current or most recent supervisor, if not already provided in the application.
2. Current performance evaluation, if available.
3. A copy of academic transcripts (unofficial is okay; please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcripts) is used to support that you meet the minimum qualifications and competencies if not already provided in the application.

Please read the information below carefully. This applies to your application submission.

CLASSIFICATION STUDY This position is currently under review as part of the Public Assistance Field Services Study; therefore, the title and/or pay range currently assigned may be subject to change upon implementation of this class study.

EDUCATION To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, 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 used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts) Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION If education is completed in a foreign college or university, it 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 the 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. The omission of the required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application, and you will not receive further consideration.

WORK EXPERIENCE When using work experience not documented in your application, please provide the employer's name, job title, employment dates, and whether you worked full-time or part-time Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and if minimum qualifications are met Work experience needed to meet the minimum qualifications must be documented in the application If the application does not support minimum qualifications, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment A resume will not be used to determine that minimum qualifications have been met for the position you are applying for.

If you have currently or previously been appointed to a flexibly staffed position, please ensure your work experience within a flexibly staffed position indicates the actual dates employed at each level Ensure your time and any subsequent flex promotion(s) are documented as a separate position This is required as minimum qualifications require experience at a particular level in which the lower level may not be considered If this information is not accurately reflected in your application, this may cause the processing of your application for consideration to be delayed. NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application. Noting "see resume or CV" 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. The State of Alaska does not provide VISA Employer sponsorships.

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS: The location of this position is currently in Anchorage and Juneau. These positions may be located in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Kenai, Ketchikan, or Wasilla, depending upon the location of the most qualified candidate. Please select the location(s) you are willing to be considered for in the supplemental question on the next page. There are 2 positions to be filled.

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.

APPLICATION NOTICE You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or