Appeals Coordinator (PCN 10-X028)

State of Alaska

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 5 days ago

    Highlights

    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. The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.html for additional information.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationAnchorage, AK

    Description

    Appeals Coordinator (PCN 10-X028)

    Salary

    $3,298.50 Biweekly

    Location

    Anchorage, AK

    Job Type

    Full Time

    Job Number

    55369

    Department

    Natural Resources

    Division

    Office of the Commissioner

    Opening Date

    09/22/2026

    Closing Date

    10/5/2026 12:00 AM Alaska

    Position Open To

    All Applicants

    Bargaining Unit

    Exempt

    Range

    19

    • Description
    • Benefits

    Job Description

    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

    Desirable Experience

    • 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. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)

    Insurance Benefits

    • Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental

    • The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.html for additional information.

    • AVTEC

    • Confidential

    • Correctional Officers

    • Marine Engineers

    • Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers

    • Supervisory

    • Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatmans Union

    • Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)

    • The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.

    • General Government

    • Labor, Trades and Crafts

    • Public Safety Employees Association

    • Masters, Mates & Pilots

    • 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

    See https://drb.alaska.gov/retiree/ for additional information

    Paid Leave & Other Benefits

    • Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
    • Twelve (12) paid holidays a year

    Contact Information

    How to Apply

    If interested, please provide a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Kathleen A. Frederick, Director of Appeals (kathleen.frederick@alaska.gov). For any questions, contact (907) 269-3565.

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    Employer State of Alaska

    Address PO Box 110201

    Juneau, Alaska, 99811

    Phone (800) 587-0430 (Statewide toll-free number)

    (907) 465-4095 (Juneau and out-of-state callers)

    Website http://workplace.alaska.gov/

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