Overview

The Vermont Department of Financial Regulation is seeking a Consumer Services Specialist II. This is an opportunity to join the Consumer Services Section of the Insurance Division, which helps Vermonters navigate insurance issues and resolve insurance complaints. The ideal candidate is an insurance professional with an understanding of or the willingness and ability to learn complex insurance laws, regulations, and policy provisions.

Consumer Services investigates and mediates insurance complaints and provides educational outreach to the public, so a candidate must be an effective communicator, able to explain complex issues clearly, and mediate conflicts with professionalism and empathy. If you're motivated by helping others and making a tangible difference for Vermonters, this is a deeply rewarding position.

As of July 12, 2026, the step 1 rate for pay grade 22 will be $26.50 per hour and the step 15 rate will be $41.37 per hour.

Who May Apply

This position, Consumer Services Specialist II (Job Requisition #55259), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Doug.Corman@vermont.gov.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed in a standard office setting. The job role involves communicating with individuals in potentially adverse situations and under some degree of stress. Tact and diplomacy are required to arrive at a proper solution to a problem.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate’s Degree, or higher, and two (2) years of experience in insurance operations such as customer service, claims adjusting, or negotiating settlements under the various forms of coverage such as fire, liability, casualty, accident and health and life insurance.

High School Diploma and four (4) years of experience in insurance operations such as customer service, claims adjusting, or negotiating settlements under the various forms of coverage such as fire, liability, casualty, accident and health and life insurance.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
Low cost group life insurance
Incentive-based Wellness Program
Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.

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