Appeals Coordinator

Appeals Coordinator

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Additional Required Information

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. Insurance Benefits Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental. 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 Paid Leave & Other Benefits Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served Twelve (12) paid holidays a year

Contact Information

If interested, please provide a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Kathleen A. Frederick, Director of Appeals (View email address on click.appcast.io). For any questions, contact View phone number on click.appcast.io.