Workers Compensation Claim Representative

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Vermont League of Cities and Towns (VLCT) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that was founded in 1967 with the mission of serving and strengthening Vermont local government.

• Educational workshops and consulting advice for municipal officials so that they can deliver excellent service to their residents
• Support for legislation that strengthens local government
• Comprehensive insurance coverage for municipalities
• A Municipal Assistance Center for consultation on a wide range of municipal issues

• The critical role that local government plays in the lives of Vermonters
• Municipal authority over municipal issues
• Representative and participatory local government
• The value of public service and excellence in municipal leadership
• A commitment to honesty, integrity, and the highest ethical standards among public officials
• The value of collaboration as a means of strengthening cities and towns
• The individuality of each local government

Workers’ Compensation Claims Representative or Trainee

Vermont League of Cities and Towns

Are you interested in joining a mission-driven organization and team of dedicated colleagues? We seek a claims professional to serve our municipal membership within VLCT’s self-insured property, casualty, and workers’ compensation pool. We will consider candidates with various levels of workers’ compensation experience or will consider training an appropriate entry level candidate.

This key position provides expertise to members for claims underwritten by the VLCT Property and Casualty Intermunicipal Fund (PACIF) trust. Knowledge of claim principles and law, especially workers’ compensation, is preferred but not required; familiarity with risk pooling and/or local government is helpful. This position requires a high degree of independent decision making, time management skills, and an ability to multi-task.

This position reports to the Manager, Workers’ Compensation Claims. Duties include investigation and management; completing and submitting state forms; working closely with medical providers, legal counsel, and the Vermont Department of Labor; mediating and negotiating settlements; and adjusting claims in compliance with Vermont’s workers’ compensation statute.

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze information;
• Valid driver’s license;
• Some in-state travel and evening hours, such as meeting with members and injured workers and attending mediations, hearings, or selectboard meetings;
• High School Diploma or Equivalent;
• Current Vermont workers’ compensation adjuster license, or ability to obtain within six months.

The salary ranges between $62,000 and $75,000 depending on experience and which position is offered.

In addition to an excellent salary, VLCT also provides an exceptional benefit package, an option for remote work within the State of Vermont, a convenient downtown Montpelier office to work at if desired, an enjoyable work environment, and great colleagues.

Final date to receive applications is September 4, 2026
. Resumes will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews will be conducted remotely via Zoom or in person. Position is open until filled.

VLCT is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all individuals to apply.

FLSA Designation:
Exempt

Pay Classification: 16

Nature and Scope of Position

This is a professional claims handling position in the Risk Management Services Department. This position requires a Vermont Workers’ Compensation Adjusters license, effective communication skills, and the ability to make independent judgments. The representative performs a range of diversified duties in the processing and settling of workers’ compensation claims and may be entrusted with discretionary settlement authority established by the Manager, Workers’ Compensation…