VLCT – Workers’ Compensation Claims Representative or Trainee

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 select board 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.