Benefits Tech Sr. KK-49497

CLOSING DATE:    October 13, 2026

POSITION:               Benefits Technician Senior

SALARY:                   $ 26.06 - 29.33, per hour

REPORTS TO:        Risk Manager

LOCATION:               Nespelem, WA 

Basic Functions:      This is a Non-Exempt position.  Under direction of the Supervisor, performs complex benefit coordination duties requiring a high degree of independent judgment; use good human-relations and problem-solving skills in the application of established benefit and related procedures; exercise responsibility for the accurate and timely processing of benefit coordination matters; and perform related work as required.

BENIFITS: We have excellent benefits including full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k with employer contributions, Short-and Long- Term disability for Full-Time employees. Generous leave package includes paid holidays, sick leave, and annual leave for Full-Time and Part-Time employees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Training: 

• Requires a High school diploma or GED; AND Must have an Associate Degree in Accounting or closely related field; OR Two years of increasingly responsible employee benefits management.

• EMPLOYEE BENEFITS TECHNICIAN I   - The equivalent of one year full-time experience as a Retirement Specialist with experience processing and explaining employee health related benefits in the Colville Tribes' classified service. (Non-classified includes District Attorney's Office, Hospital Authority, and the Consolidated Courts.) Or II The equivalent of two years full-time experience processing and explaining employee health related benefits in a benefits program or department of a private or public organization.

• EMPLOYEE BENEFITS TECHNICIAN II  - The equivalent of one-year full-time experience as an Employee Benefits Technician I in the Colville Tribes' classified service. (Non-classified includes District Attorney's Office, Hospital Authority, and the Consolidated Courts.) Or II The equivalent of three years full time experience processing and explaining health related employee benefits in a benefits program or department of a private or public organization.   

• Requires a valid Drivers License and be eligible to the Tribes vehicle insurance.      

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Requires knowledge of basic network navigation, general office practices and procedures.
• Requires knowledge of computers and skills using certain Microsoft Office software applications.
• Requires Analytical skills for researching various data, identification or sensitive applications, and problem areas.
• Requires Problem solving, critical thinking skills and ability to adapt to the rapidly changing requirements of development of the Benefit systems.
• Requires Excellent organizational skills needed in order to work effectively with frequent interruptions, to work on multiple tasks simultaneously, and to establish priorities and organize workload.
• Requires the ability to work independently, to be detail oriented (written and oral), and to have a consistent above-average work attendance record.
• Requires the ability to carry out assignments discreetly, effectively, and efficiently in sensitive, confidential circumstances.
• Requires the ability to relay recommendations, and give effective presentations and/or responses to questions from managers, employees, or the general public.
• Requires the ability to communicate to management verbally or in written form.
• Requires the ability to track multiple incidents involving multiple parties and follow up to ensure those items have been resolved or are in the process of resolution.
• Requires the ability to research, interpret, and apply appropriate regulations, policies and procedures as well as related tribal, state, and federal requirements.
• Requires the ability to document events witnessed throughout each shift, daily thru data entry, word processing, maintaining multiple spreadsheets, performing information searches, and email.
• Requires the ability to maintain records, files, and compile routine information used for reports on pre-detennined formats.
• Requires the ability to routinely comb through data received in report from multiple resources, in order to identify and red flag possible theft, embezzlement, or system deficiencies.
• Ability to travel and work a flexible schedule including extended hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Requires the ability to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing and walking between work areas may be required.
• Requires finger dexterity to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, typewriter keyboard, or calculator and to operate standard office equipment.
• Requires the ability to occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 5 pounds with the use of proper equipment.
• Requires the ability to drive in adverse weather conditions.
• Requires the ability to routinely work "Stand by" during weekends.
• Requires the ability to work from home with Company Laptop and access to Web Portals and Work Log Book necessary (2 days a week).

Note: Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre-employment drug testing. In addition, this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing.

TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.

If required of this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance.  In addition, this position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances.  If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.

INFORMATION: Krystal Keaton, HR Recruiting Sr., Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155, (509) 634-2794 [email protected]