Appellate Review Specialist, Compliance Specialist 3

Oregon Department of Human Services

Appellate Review Specialist resolving disputes by issuing Orders on Reconsideration for Oregon Workers' Compensation. Engaging in negotiation and mediation to facilitate dispute resolution.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeSalem • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $5,988 - $9,191 per monthWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

As an Appellate Review Specialist, you will resolve disputes by issuing a legally binding Order on Reconsideration after the completion of a thorough analysis of the claim closure and disputed issues, including compliance with claim closure statute
In some cases, you will facilitate the dispute by mutual agreement of the parties through negotiation, mediation and/or education

Requirements

What you’ll need

Five years’ experience doing administrative research that included compiling and evaluating facts to recommend management action, or decide compliance or eligibility with program guidelines and regulations
Three of the five years must be above the technical support level
Note: College-level course work may substitute for experience on the basis of 45-quarter units per year, up to a maximum of three years
Preference may be given to candidates whose work history demonstrates the skills and knowledge necessary for processing and/or management of Oregon Workers’ Compensation claims
Demonstrated ability to manage a large caseload composed of medical documents and legal documents
Demonstrated ability to know and meet strict timelines
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups
Demonstrated skill in analysis and evaluation of medical and/or legal decisions, using professional and impartial judgment in decision making
Demonstrated ability to interpret policy, rules, statutes and case law
Preference may be given to those with a strong background in medical terminology and understanding of human anatomy/physiology

Benefits

Comp & perks

Rewarding work in a productive and creative environment
Colleagues who are passionate about public service
Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package
Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon
Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

administrative researchcompliance analysiseligibility evaluationcase managementmedical document analysislegal document analysispolicy interpretationstatute interpretationcase law analysismedical terminology

Soft Skills

negotiationmediationeducationcollaborationimpartial judgmenttime managementanalytical skillsdecision making