Business Manager I

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Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions. 

The Business Manager I for the Workers’ Compensation Board BANGOR Regional Office supervises a team of clerical support staff and oversees the day-to-day operations of one or more regional offices, while simultaneously providing administrative support to one or more Administrative Law Judges. Strong preference will be given to candidates with previous experience with day-to-day supervision of in-person and remote staff in accordance with human resources rules and policies. Position requires strong clerical, proof reading, and customer service skills. The qualified applicant must be detail oriented and be able to multi-task, interact professionally with others, and keep a busy case load moving smoothly for an Administrative Law Judge.

• Plans, organizes, assigns, and directs the work activities of subordinate staff in order to facilitate attainment of unit work goals and ensure consistent application of policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Confers with and counsels subordinate staff in order to exchange information; explain work policies, procedures, and guidelines; and identify and solve work related problems.
• Manages the Bangor and Caribou Regional Offices. Travel is required.
• Implements and complies with human resource laws, policies, procedures and practices such as: ADA/EEO, recruitment, employment, position classification, performance appraisals, training, discipline, contract administration, human resource components of security protocols of agency information security and confidentiality policies, and employee safety.
• Manage caseloads for one or more Administrative Law Judges (legal secretary work).
  • Proofread draft decisions
  • Maintain the judge's scheduling/calendar
  • Process filings from attorneys

• Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of business management.
• Knowledge of office management procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of personnel management.
• Knowledge of employee training and development.
• Ability to supervise subordinate personnel.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to write clearly and effectively.
• Ability to plan, assign, and direct the work of others.
• Ability to initiate, implement, and evaluate administrative procedures.
• Ability to use applicable computer programs.
• Knowledge of State civil service law and rules.
• Knowledge of collective bargaining agreements.

Education, training, and/or experience in Business/Public Administration, Accounting, Economics, or another related field demonstrating competency in coordinating business operations, reviewing and maintaining records, and acting in a leadership capacity.

Please submit a cover letter along with a current resume and list of three (3) professional references. 

In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes the month and year for any relevant experience listed. Your resume should include the duties and responsibilities associated with each position. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.  

Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your experience and passion set you apart. 

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