Salary: $3,597.86 Biweekly
Location : Barrow, AK
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 01-25-023
Department: Administration
Division: Risk Management
Opening Date: 08/18/2025
Closing Date: 8/29/2025 5:00 PM Alaska

Summary or Purpose
Provides technical and administrative support to Risk Manager; monitors property, liability and workers' compensation claims and acts as RISK Manager in the absence of RISK Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Oversees the maintenance of all confidential files, claims records and reports; creates initial folders for new claims; collects and files required documentation; researches discrepancies.

Researches, interprets, responds to and resolves inquiries from employees with claim questions regarding policies and procedures.

Oversees and reviews the process of claim forms and other related documents.

Oversees employee claims database; reviews and processes supporting documentation; enters claim data into electronic and manual filing systems; reviews entries for accuracy and correctness, and reporting requirements.

Assure effective communications between claimants and claims administrators, medical providers, payroll and others as necessary.

Oversees the NSB Ergonomic Program. Monitors progress of employees returned to work after workplace injury.

Works with insurance carrier to process general liability third party claims; processes documents, and maintains database and filing system.

Maintain confidentiality of records on sensitive claim information.

Will be required to travel to the villages within the North Slope Borough.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of Borough policies and procedures.

Knowledge of the principles of personnel files and records management.

Knowledge of claims processing rules, regulations and computer systems.

Skill in understanding, interpreting and applying relevant rules and regulations.

Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.

Ability to maintain the confidentiality of files and reports.

Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses Required
High school graduate or G.E.D/or, a combination of 12 years of education and related work experience.

Two years of supervisory work experience.

Two years of clerical work experience;

One year of insurance claims administration work experience;

One year of RISK management work experience

Valid Alaska driver's license that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria.
THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.

This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract.
The North Slope Borough offers the following benefit packages to all permanent full time and permanent part time employees who work at least 15 hours a week.

Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). Our Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.

Benefits do not apply to temporary employees.
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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview.By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• No, I do not agree

02

This position is NON-Rotational. Housing is NOT provided. Therefore, due to extreme weather conditions in the arctic and for your safety, housing accommodations must be located and pre-arranged by the applicant prior to the start of employment. The applicant must pay for housing; it is not provided by the NSB. Please note: The Borough is currently experiencing a housing shortage. Due to the remote setting, applicants are urged to consider this factor prior to submitting an application.Do you certify that you understand the above information?

• Yes
• No

03

Which best describes your level of education?

• Some high school
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate

04

How many years of supervisory work experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

05

If you do have at least two years of supervisory work experience, describe how you meet this qualification, and list the position(s) you held, company, dates of employment, and number of employees supervised.
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How many years of clerical work experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 6 months
• 6 months to less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

07

If you do have at least two years of clerical work experience, describe how you meet the qualification and list the position(s) you held, company, and dates of employment where you gained the experience.
08

How many years of risk management work experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

09

If you do have at least one year of risk management work experience, describe how you meet the qualification and list the position(s) you held, company, and dates of employment where you gained the experience.
10

How many years of experience with insurance claims administration do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

11

If you do have one year of experience with insurance claims administration, describe how you meet this qualification, and list the position you held, company, dates of employment and number of employees supervised.
12

To comply with the Borough's nepotism law (NSBMC Sec. 2.20.170 and 2.20.290), the North Slope Borough must collect the following information. Are you related by blood or marriage to the Department Director Scott Evans or Immediate Supervisor David Hines for this position?

• Yes
• No

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If "Yes", please check boxes below that apply:

• Father
• Father-in-Law
• Step-Father
• Mother
• Mother-in-Law
• Step-Mother
• Brother
• Brother-in-Law
• Step-Brother
• Sister
• Sister-in-Law
• Step-Sister
• Son
• Son-in-Law
• Step-Son
• Daughter
• Daughter-in-Law
• Step-Daughter
• Wife
• Husband

14

Do you currently live in the same residence as the Department Director Scott Evans or Immediate Supervisor David Hines of this position?

• Yes
• No

15

If you checked "Yes", please check the appropriate boxes below:I am currently living in the same residence as the:

• Department Director
• Immediate Supervisor

Required Question