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  Wellness programs.
• Dependent care assistance.
• Washington State Employee Assistance Program.
• Federal Social Security and Medicare systems.
• Additional Leave; Leave Sharing, Parental Leave, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Leave Without Pay.
• Deferred Compensation (supplemental retirement plan).
• Training and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement (Tuition Reimbursement is available for eligible employees subject to guidelines and funding.)
• Program for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (if applicable)
• Free parking at our main office in Tumwater.
• A stable funding source that does not rely on the state's general fund.
• The fulfillment of public service.
• Excellent work-life balance.
• Flexible work schedules and telework opportunities.
• Commitment to diversity in the workplace and support one another with respect and trust.
• Free King County ORCA Transit pass for public transportation.

Reporting to our manager for market conduct examinations, this position is responsible for independently providing administrative support for a variety of complex assignments in support of our market analysis and examination staff located in our Seattle office. Duties include, but are not limited to:

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  Provides administrative support and assistance to the Market Conduct and Control Unit, including issue, case, and complaint tracking. Coordinates, prepares, and arranges meetings as needed.
• Uses independent judgment and knowledge of unit workload and deadlines to prioritize and triage requests for meetings and correspondence, schedules, and prepares Chief Examiner and Chief Analyst for staff meetings.
• Attends meetings and document action items. Develop agenda, publish, and distribute correspondence.
• Reviews administrative project methods, research alternatives, and presents recommendations to management to improve administrative processes.
• Track analysis and examination status and monitor analysis, continuums, and examination progress.
• Ensures all desktop policies and procedures are maintained and updated accordingly.
• Coordinates with other departmental staff members on administrative practices and procedures.
• Manages and tracks incoming and outgoing documents submitted to meet issuer compliance plans. Responsible to track, collect, and organize each iteration of enforcement binder through enforcement activity and potential compliance plan for Chief Market Conduct Examiner and Chief Analyst
• Uses independent judgement to proactively monitor, review, research and respond to questions submitted to the Market Conduct and Control Unit electronic mailbox.
• Acts as liaison with the OIC IT Department, examination management, and examiners to assist in finding solutions for hardware and software problems.
• Performs critical administrative duties for the Company Supervision Division.
• Coordinates delivery of materials, handles mail, email, and faxes for unit.
• Ensures the NAIC Market Actions Tracking System (MATS) is current regarding market oversight activities. Activities include opening actions, documenting actions, and then closing these actions in MATS upon completion.
• Processes mail.
• Serves as safety coordinator.

• One (1) year as an Administrative Assistant 2 or equivalent.

• A bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, or closely allied field and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in office/clerical, secretarial, or general administrative work in a professional office environment at a senior level. Graduate study may substitute experience on a year for year basis.

• High school graduate or GED with seven (7) years’ progressively responsible experience in office, clerical, secretarial, or general administrative work.

• One (1) or more years editing and proofreading correspondence for self and others in a professional office environment.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite – Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Ability to type or input 40 words per minute.

• Some knowledge of insurance.
• Proficient written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate large amounts of data on a confidential basis.

How to Apply: Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Please select the large green "apply" button at the top of this announcement. If you have not done so previously, you will need to set up an account profile.

Please provide three (3) professional references on your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.

The initial screening will be based on the content and completeness of your application and the materials submitted. All information may be verified and documentation may be required. Your letter of interest should describe how your experience, training and education make you a viable and competitive candidate for this position. Applications with comments such as "see attachments" or "see resume" in the supplemental question responses will be considered incomplete.
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  Read the job posting very carefully. Find out as much as you can about the position.
• Make sure you are very diligent in following all the application instructions. Include all requested documentation.
• Make sure your application and supplemental question responses address how you meet each of the required and desired qualifications.
• Carefully read each of the supplemental questions and respond completely to each one. Pay attention to each component of the question, providing examples, and thoroughly describing when and where you achieved the experience. Detail the types of work you performed, the work products, etc., to demonstrate 'how'.
• Specifically include all of your work experiences doing the same or similar work, especially if you reference work in these jobs in describing when/where you gained experience or skills.
• Make sure your application reflects your best writing.
• Wage/salary depends on qualifications or state rules of compensation (if currently a state employee).

• This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
• State law (RCW 48.02.090[5]) prohibits employees of the OIC from having any interest, directly or indirectly, in an insurance company other than as a policyholder. This prohibition includes the receipt of renewal commissions. If employment is accepted with this agency, you agree to abide by this state law.
• If a degree or other credentials are listed by the candidate, proof will be required at the finalist stage. Candidates are encouraged to pre-plan for this. University degrees must be recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or foreign equivalent.
• If a degree was awarded outside the United States, candidates must provide a credential evaluation report.
• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• If claiming veteran status, please send your DD 214 to recruitment@oic.wa.gov with AA3 0134 DD214 in the subject line. Please do not attach the DD 214 to your application materials. Please black out personally identifiable data such as social security numbers.
• The Office of Insurance Commissioner is an equal opportunity employer. Auxiliary aides and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Please contact the recruiter listed above.
• If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing (log in, password or email issues) or completing your application (error messages), please call toll-free at (855) 524-5627.
• For general questions regarding applying for jobs, contact the recruiter or careershelp@des.wa.gov.