Employment Opportunities
Claims Specialist 1 / Administrative Assistant
Post Date: Monday November 17, 2025
First Review of Applicants: 5:00 pm (PST), Tuesday December 2, 2025
Open for three weeks until first review.
Close Date: Continuous
Anticipated Interviews: December 16 (Tue before noon) and December 17 (Wed all day)
Anticipated Start: Monday January 12, 2026
Click here for full job description.
New Hire Starting Salary Range: $71,990 to 79,815
Salary Range: $71,990 to 91,592 (8 step salary scale)
This recruitment will remain open until the position is filled. First Review of Applicants: 5:00 pm, Tuesday December 2, 2025. The hiring authority reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time after the first review date. It is in the applicant's best interest to submit application materials prior to the first review date.
EMPLOYEE MUST RESIDE IN WASHINGTON STATE.
Summary: The position works in the claims department of a public entity risk pool and provides claims handling, management, support, and administration. Work is performed following established office procedures and general directions. If you are a person that wants to make a positive difference in your state and community, have a positive attitude, can analyze unique events, is organized and task-oriented, thrives in a fast-moving and ever-changing environment, has strong customer/claimant-service and interpersonal skills, and a professional demeanor, this could be your new workplace! Telecommuting is currently available. WSTIP’s office is in Olympia, Washington.
Required: High school diploma or GED. Possession of Washington State driver’s license.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
WSTIP offers a competitive salary and an employee benefit package that includes health, dental, long-term disability, and life insurance. Retirement benefits are provided by the Public Employees’ Retirement System administered by the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems. WSTIP does not pay into social security but in lieu offers a 401A plan. 457 deferred compensation plans are also optionally available.
PAID TIME OFF
WSTIP utilizes a paid general leave bank (combo sick leave and vacation) with new employees earning 24 days per year. Eight paid holidays are also included (holidays not included: Martin Luther King, President’s Day, and Veterans Day).
OTHER
Initially, we expect this position to receive in-person training and work from the WSTIP Office in Olympia, WA as requested for the purpose of learning the role and developing team cohesion. After a period of time, the position will shift to telecommuting as long as the employee is able to work remotely from their residence within Washington State.
TO APPLY
You must complete and return the following:
• WSTIP’s application (must be signed). CLICK HERE for the application.
• Cover letter stating why you are interested in the position and highlight your relevant experience.
• Your resume. A resume will not substitute for completing the “work experience” section of the application.
• Three professional references.
These items must be returned by email to: HireMe@wstip.org. You must send this information using your own valid email address where you can be contacted. Your package must be returned by 5:00 pm, Tuesday December 2, 2025 to be considered during the first review.
There is a six-month introductory period to evaluate suitability for this position. Within the first year of service, employees are asked to complete the Insurance Institute of America course Increasing Your Insurance IQ (AINS 101).
WHAT TO EXPECT
Upon successfully passing the initial application stage we will select candidates for interviews. Those selected for interviews will be required to complete additional steps as part of our thorough evaluation process. Prior to the interview we will ask you to complete a computer skills assessment and a behavior profile. We will then conduct a panel interview. Following interviews, we will make a selection, conditional job offer, and validate references, prior employment, and education.
We will refrain from contacting your current employer unless expressly permitted by you. However, we will not finalize the offer until this reference is checked.
As part of the pre-employment process, you will undergo a comprehensive criminal background check.
WSTIP follows the requirements of the “Fair Chance Act”, RCW 49.94. We will not inquire about an applicant’s criminal record until after we determine an applicant is otherwise qualified for the position for which the applicant applied, except as allowed under RCW 49.94.010 (4).
WSTIP is an equal opportunity employer.