Office Specialist II - Return Utah (part time)

Office Specialist II - Return Utah (part time)

FT / PT Status – Part-Time
Salary – $20.00 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid

Recruiter – Tehra Gorski | tgorski@utah.gov | 801-530-6030
Application Deadline – 8/5/2026*

*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Get back into the workforce and help a great team of professionals!  The Industrial Accidents Division is looking for a hardworking problem solver with great communication skills to fill its part time Office Specialist II- Return Utah position. If you've been on a career break, this could be a wonderful opportunity for you. 

*This is a hybrid position requiring in-person and remote work for State of Utah residents. This position requires three days in the office. 

Return Utah
The Return Utah program is similar to an internship designed for adults looking to re-enter the workforce after an extended absence. These opportunities are structured as return-to-work positions that provide the experience, training, skills, and mentoring an individual needs to return to the workforce.

Return Utah is a 16-week program for people who have taken a career break for at least one year or more for reasons such as starting or raising a family, caring for a family member, chronic illness, enhanced education, other personal/career related needs, etc. Those serving, separated, or retired from military service and their spouses and/or partners are not required to meet the one-year requirement.  A career break of any length makes them eligible to participate in the program. 

This is a part-time, experience-only Return Utah opportunity. 
Please note, that while we will provide access to resources that will enable you to explore further employment opportunities, your participation does not guarantee employment with the State of Utah upon conclusion of the program.

 
To be eligible for this return-to-work opportunity, candidates must:

• Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application unless currently serving, recently separated, retired from military service, or supporting a military spouse/partner.
• Have prior professional experience in functional areas of interest. 

Key Responsibilities

Day-to-day responsibilities of this position:

In this position you will work with several stakeholders, and will oversee the Industrial Accident Division records. This includes:

• Prepares and/or processes record request documents; reviews documents for accuracy and completeness. 
• Retrieves data found in databases to generate requested record request reports.  
  
• Analyzes, summarizes and/or reviews data.
  
• Providing backup assistance to the compliance team.  
• Identifies problems or potential problem areas and recommends solutions. 
  

Our Ideal Candidate will:

• Be detail oriented and organized.
• Have excellent analytical thinking and problem solving skills.
  
• Be a great collaborator.
  
• The ability to adapt and be flexible in varying situations
  
• Be an excellent communicator, oral and written.

Qualifications

Minimum or "day-one" qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in a public-facing customer service role. 
  
• 2+ years of experience working in an office performing clerical duties. 
  
• 2+ years of experience producing professional communications, such as letters and emails, and responding timely to written inquiries with clarity and accuracy.
• 1+ years of experience working with databases and inputting or managing data, ensuring accuracy. 
• 1+ years working with Microsoft Word and Excel, and/or Google Drive, Docs, Sheets.
  

Preferred or trainable/on-the-job qualifications: 

• Preferences may be given to applicants with Workers Compensation experience.

About the Role

Location –
160 East 300 South
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84111
United States
Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Drug Test Required – No
Schedule Code – TL - Time limited

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization. 
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals. 
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency

Utah's workforce is one of its most valuable resources. The Labor Commission is responsible for ensuring safety and fairness in the workplace and fairness in housing. In addition to Administration, there are five divisions within the Labor Commission:

• Adjudication
  
• Antidiscrimination and Labor (UALD)
  
• Boiler, Elevator, and Coal Mine Safety
  
• Industrial Accidents
  
• Utah Occupational Safety and Health (UOSH)

Supplemental Information

• Job Classification: Office Specialist II (11022). 
  
• Please note, a position's eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason.
  
• DHRM rules apply for promotions/transfers.
  
• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
  
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.

EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.