Company:
State of Washington
Location: Tumwater
Closing Date: 24/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Salary: $3,239.00 - $4,299.00 Monthly
Location : Thurston County - Tumwater, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Non-Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2024-11770
Department: Office of the Insurance Commissioner
Opening Date: 10/15/2024
Closing Date: 10/29/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step
Description
This recruitment will remain open until October 29, 2024. The agency reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time after the initial screening date on October 22, 2024. It is in the applicant's best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.
OIC CAREER OPPORTUNITY
The Office of the Insurance Commissioner's (OIC) Producer Licensing & Oversight Unit is seeking a motivated and qualified individual to fill a non-permanent Insurance Technician 3 position. This position is assigned to the Consumer Protection Division, located in our Tumwater office.
This non-permanent position is expected to last approximately 6 months.
As part of the Producer Licensing & Oversight Program, this senior-level, paraprofessional position is responsible for protecting consumers and the public interest through the fair and efficient regulation of insurance licensees. This is accomplished by assuming adherence with the laws and regulations of this state for the issuance of initial, renewal, and reinstatement of insurance licenses, and for all licensing processes.
If you are a self-motivated problem solver that enjoys a fast-paced environment where you get to protect consumers interests, this may be a good fit for you! Attention to detail, ability to prioritize and adaptability are key in this Insurance Technician 3 position. A passion for helping others and ability to remain calm and empathize with a diverse customer base is essential to being successful in this role.
If that sounds like you, please apply and become part of our dynamic team!
This recruitment may be used to establish a qualified pool of candidates for Insurance Technician 3 vacancies in the next sixty days.
This is a Washington General Service position. The monthly salary range for this position is $3,239 - $4,299.
AGENCY PROFILE AND VALUES
The Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) operates under the direction of the state's Insurance Commissioner, a statewide elected official. Our mission is to provide consumer protection and regulation of the state's insurance industry. With a workforce of approximately 265 employees, we are one of the smaller state agencies in Washington state government and are fortunate to have a stable funding source that does not rely on the state's general fund. Because we are a small agency, you will truly get a chance to understand the 'big picture' of what we do and why we do it. You will also have a chance to get to know your co-workers.
We value diversity in the workplace. We challenge our employees to continuously improve the way we do business and to meet and exceed the needs of our customers. To learn more about this agency, we invite you to visit our website at and
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR OIC
Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We offer a great selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, and compensation benefits for you and your family.
Additional Benefits:
The duties of the position include, but are not limited to:
Required Qualifications :
Two (2) years as an , including one (1) year of clerical and customer service experience.
OR
One (1) year as an , including one (1) year of clerical and customer service experience.
OR
Four (4) years of clerical/office support/customer service* experience in a position providing guidance to inquiries regarding professional processes, procedures, regulations, and other inquiries.
AND
In addition to the above qualifications, competitive candidates must have a "Basic" skill level in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
* Clerical and customer service experience includes duties such as answering multi-line telephones, greeting customers, taking orders, or responding to questions, providing resolution to issues, filing, keeping records, data entry, processing mail, inventorying supplies, checking emails, typing and/or managing schedules or calendars, in an office setting.
Preferred/Desired
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.
General suggestions for creating a good application:
Contact us : For inquiries about this position, please contact Amber Jenson at
Other Information:
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Additional Leave
Leave Sharing
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
Updated 12-31-2022
01
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education? Post high school education must be from an accredited college or university, recognized by CHEA (Council for Higher Education Accreditation) or foreign equivalent.If a degree is listed by the candidate, proof of degree will be required at the finalist stage; therefore, candidates are encouraged to pre-plan for this. If a degree was awarded outside of the United States, please include equivalency documentation from an accredited organization.
02
Do you have working experience as an Insurance Technician 1 (at least two years' experience) or an Insurance Technician 2 (at least one year of experience) to include one (1) year of clerical and customer service experience as defined in the "Qualifications" section above?
03
If you do not have experience as an Insurance Technician 1 or 2, do you have four (4) years of clerical/office support/customer service* experience in a position providing guidance to inquiries regarding professional processes, procedures, regulations, and other inquiries?
04
Do you have experience reviewing/analyzing/issuing professional licensing applications for compliance with the applicable statutes, regulations, policies, processes, and procedures?
05
Do you have experience researching/analyzing/responding clearly and effectively to written or oral inquiries regarding professional licensing, processes, or statutory/regulatory compliance?
06
Which one of the following best describes your highest level of Microsoft Word skills? (To qualify for the Intermediate level, you must also be able to perform the functions at the Basic level; to qualify for the Advanced level, you must also be able to perform the functions at Basic and Intermediate levels; to qualify for the Expert level, you must also be able to perform the functions at the Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced levels.)
07
Which one of the following best describes your highest level of Microsoft Excel skills? (To qualify for the Intermediate level, you must also be able to perform the functions at the Basic level; to qualify for the Advanced level, you must also be able to perform the functions at Basic and Intermediate levels; to qualify for the Expert level, you must also be able to perform the functions at the Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced levels.)
08
Which one of the following best describes your highest level of Microsoft Outlook skills? (To qualify for the Intermediate level, you must also be able to perform the functions at the Basic level; to qualify for the Advanced level, you must also be able to perform the functions at Basic and Intermediate levels; to qualify for the Expert level, you must also be able to perform the functions at the Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced levels.)
09
In accordance with RCW 48.02.090(5), Office of Insurance Commissioner employees are prohibited from having any interest, directly or indirectly, in an insurance company other than as a policyholder. This prohibition includes the receipt of renewal commissions and employees may not hold a valid insurance license. If you have any interest in an insurance company, you must forfeit the license prior to the effective date of your appointment. If hired, do you agree to abide by this law?
10
As part of the pre-employment process, are you willing and able to undergo a criminal history background investigation? This would include a criminal records check
Required Question
Location : Thurston County - Tumwater, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Non-Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2024-11770
Department: Office of the Insurance Commissioner
Opening Date: 10/15/2024
Closing Date: 10/29/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step
Description
This recruitment will remain open until October 29, 2024. The agency reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time after the initial screening date on October 22, 2024. It is in the applicant's best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.
OIC CAREER OPPORTUNITY
The Office of the Insurance Commissioner's (OIC) Producer Licensing & Oversight Unit is seeking a motivated and qualified individual to fill a non-permanent Insurance Technician 3 position. This position is assigned to the Consumer Protection Division, located in our Tumwater office.
This non-permanent position is expected to last approximately 6 months.
As part of the Producer Licensing & Oversight Program, this senior-level, paraprofessional position is responsible for protecting consumers and the public interest through the fair and efficient regulation of insurance licensees. This is accomplished by assuming adherence with the laws and regulations of this state for the issuance of initial, renewal, and reinstatement of insurance licenses, and for all licensing processes.
If you are a self-motivated problem solver that enjoys a fast-paced environment where you get to protect consumers interests, this may be a good fit for you! Attention to detail, ability to prioritize and adaptability are key in this Insurance Technician 3 position. A passion for helping others and ability to remain calm and empathize with a diverse customer base is essential to being successful in this role.
If that sounds like you, please apply and become part of our dynamic team!
This recruitment may be used to establish a qualified pool of candidates for Insurance Technician 3 vacancies in the next sixty days.
This is a Washington General Service position. The monthly salary range for this position is $3,239 - $4,299.
AGENCY PROFILE AND VALUES
The Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) operates under the direction of the state's Insurance Commissioner, a statewide elected official. Our mission is to provide consumer protection and regulation of the state's insurance industry. With a workforce of approximately 265 employees, we are one of the smaller state agencies in Washington state government and are fortunate to have a stable funding source that does not rely on the state's general fund. Because we are a small agency, you will truly get a chance to understand the 'big picture' of what we do and why we do it. You will also have a chance to get to know your co-workers.
We value diversity in the workplace. We challenge our employees to continuously improve the way we do business and to meet and exceed the needs of our customers. To learn more about this agency, we invite you to visit our website at and
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR OIC
Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We offer a great selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, and compensation benefits for you and your family.
Additional Benefits:
- Wellness programs.
- Dependent care assistance.
- Washington State Employee Assistance Program.
- Federal Social Security and Medicare systems.
- Additional Leave; , , ,
- Deferred Compensation (supplemental retirement plan).
- Training and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement.
- 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 Thurston County Transit public transportation.
The duties of the position include, but are not limited to:
- Reviewing online and paper applications for resident/nonresident individual or business entity initial, renewal, and reinstatement licenses
- Evaluating applications for completeness and working with the applicant, licensee, or insurer to correct as needed
- Responding to the full-range (simple to complex) of electronic, telephone, or in-person inquiries regarding electronic and paper licensing processes
- Reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating online appointment renewal applications from insurers, communicating missing requirements and deficiencies to the submitting insurer, and processing the renewal when complete
- Issuing court certification letters
Required Qualifications :
Two (2) years as an , including one (1) year of clerical and customer service experience.
OR
One (1) year as an , including one (1) year of clerical and customer service experience.
OR
Four (4) years of clerical/office support/customer service* experience in a position providing guidance to inquiries regarding professional processes, procedures, regulations, and other inquiries.
AND
In addition to the above qualifications, competitive candidates must have a "Basic" skill level in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
* Clerical and customer service experience includes duties such as answering multi-line telephones, greeting customers, taking orders, or responding to questions, providing resolution to issues, filing, keeping records, data entry, processing mail, inventorying supplies, checking emails, typing and/or managing schedules or calendars, in an office setting.
Preferred/Desired
- Associate degree or higher.
- Insurance related certification(s) / designation(s).
- Experience reviewing/analyzing/issuing professional licensing applications for compliance with the applicable statutes, regulations, policies, processes, and procedures.
- Experience researching/analyzing/responding clearly and effectively to written or oral inquiries regarding professional licensing, processes, or statutory/regulatory compliance.
- Intermediate or above skill level in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
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.
General suggestions for creating a good application:
- 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 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.
Contact us : For inquiries about this position, please contact Amber Jenson at
Other Information:
- 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 with ITS3_2024-11770 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
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Additional Leave
Leave Sharing
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
Updated 12-31-2022
01
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education? Post high school education must be from an accredited college or university, recognized by CHEA (Council for Higher Education Accreditation) or foreign equivalent.If a degree is listed by the candidate, proof of degree will be required at the finalist stage; therefore, candidates are encouraged to pre-plan for this. If a degree was awarded outside of the United States, please include equivalency documentation from an accredited organization.
- No high school diploma or GED
- High school diploma or GED
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Above a Master's degree
02
Do you have working experience as an Insurance Technician 1 (at least two years' experience) or an Insurance Technician 2 (at least one year of experience) to include one (1) year of clerical and customer service experience as defined in the "Qualifications" section above?
- Yes
- No
03
If you do not have experience as an Insurance Technician 1 or 2, do you have four (4) years of clerical/office support/customer service* experience in a position providing guidance to inquiries regarding professional processes, procedures, regulations, and other inquiries?
- Yes
- No
04
Do you have experience reviewing/analyzing/issuing professional licensing applications for compliance with the applicable statutes, regulations, policies, processes, and procedures?
- Yes
- No
05
Do you have experience researching/analyzing/responding clearly and effectively to written or oral inquiries regarding professional licensing, processes, or statutory/regulatory compliance?
- Yes
- No
06
Which one of the following best describes your highest level of Microsoft Word skills? (To qualify for the Intermediate level, you must also be able to perform the functions at the Basic level; to qualify for the Advanced level, you must also be able to perform the functions at Basic and Intermediate levels; to qualify for the Expert level, you must also be able to perform the functions at the Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced levels.)
- I do not have enough skills to meet the definition of the Basic level below
- BASIC: Create, save, preview and print a basic document; edit selected text; change font appearance; highlight text; format paragraphs with tabs, borders, shading and styles; page setup, use auto correct
- INTERMEDIATE: Insert graphic objects and visual effects to a document; add tables to a document or convert tables to text; add watermarks, borders, headers and footers; use the word look up (thesaurus, dictionary); customize tables and charts; modify pictures in document; create customized graphic elements; use templates
- ADVANCED: Insert content using quick parts; control text flow; perform mail merge function; uses macros for tasks; insert cover pages and table of contents; track changes and comments; insert bookmarks, footnotes and endnotes; add hyperlinks; cross-references and citations; link documents to excel worksheets; send document to PowerPoint; merge documents; redaction function; hide text; add digital signature, restrict access and use passwords; create, protect and automate forms
- EXPERT: Able to use and train others in all Word functions listed above
07
Which one of the following best describes your highest level of Microsoft Excel skills? (To qualify for the Intermediate level, you must also be able to perform the functions at the Basic level; to qualify for the Advanced level, you must also be able to perform the functions at Basic and Intermediate levels; to qualify for the Expert level, you must also be able to perform the functions at the Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced levels.)
- I do not have enough skills to meet the definition of the Basic level below
- BASIC: Create basic worksheets; create basic formulas; use basic functions; modify and format a worksheet; print workbooks
- INTERMEDIATE: Use advanced formulas; organize tables and worksheets; create and modify charts; analyze data using Pivot tables and Pivot Charts; insert and modify graphic objects in a worksheet
- ADVANCED: Create and edit macros; conditional formatting; apply data validation criteria; able to protect, share and merge files; trace cells and troubleshoot formula errors; uses data list outline; consolidate data and link workbooks; export and import text files and XML data; import data from the Web and create Web queries; analyze data using trend lines, Sparklines and scenarios
- EXPERT: Able to use and train others in all Excel functions listed above and uses advanced formulas, functions and arrays; uses information, date and time functions; uses advanced editing and formatting; advanced chart formatting; runs solver models and reports; embed and link information; set up customization including automation
08
Which one of the following best describes your highest level of Microsoft Outlook skills? (To qualify for the Intermediate level, you must also be able to perform the functions at the Basic level; to qualify for the Advanced level, you must also be able to perform the functions at Basic and Intermediate levels; to qualify for the Expert level, you must also be able to perform the functions at the Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced levels.)
- I do not have enough skills to meet the definition of the Basic level below
- BASIC: Compose email messages; send and respond to messages; organize email into folders; create contact information; schedule appointments; schedule meetings, manage tasks and notes
- INTERMEDIATE: Set calendar options; sort, find and filter messages; create distribution lists; share and delegate folder access; customize toolbar, menu bar, quick access tool bar and the To-DO bar; customize message options; use the journal entry to track and record; assign, reply and track tasks; create public folders and send and post information
- ADVANCED: Personalize with stationary and themes; create signatures; configure email security settings; group items and create search folders; apply conditional formatting; manage data files; create mail merge using contacts; archive messages
- EXPERT: Able to use and train others in all Outlook functions listed above
09
In accordance with RCW 48.02.090(5), Office of Insurance Commissioner employees are prohibited from having any interest, directly or indirectly, in an insurance company other than as a policyholder. This prohibition includes the receipt of renewal commissions and employees may not hold a valid insurance license. If you have any interest in an insurance company, you must forfeit the license prior to the effective date of your appointment. If hired, do you agree to abide by this law?
- Yes
- No
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As part of the pre-employment process, are you willing and able to undergo a criminal history background investigation? This would include a criminal records check
- Yes
- No
- N/A - I am currently an OIC employee
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