WORKERS' COMPENSATION SPECIALIST

Workers' Compensation Specialist Position Title: Workers' Compensation Specialist Division: Risk Management Bureau: State Employee Workers Compensation Claims City: Tallahassee County: Leon Requirements Six (6) months of experience working in a position requiring working knowledge of Chapter 440, Florida Statutes or equivalent statute. Preferences Currently or previously had a Florida Adjuster License. One (1) year of experience adjusting workers’ compensation claims within the last three (3) years. One (1) year of working in workers’ compensation insurance claims business. One (1) year working in workers’ compensation insurance claims business in the State of Florida. Working experience with any risk management information systems and/or any software programs designed to assist adjusting workers’ compensation claims. Experience adjusting permanent total disability claims. Experience adjusting claims involving presumptive illness for covered class of employment. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication. Ability to examine and evaluate data relating to a workers' compensation program. Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to a workers' compensation program. Ability to handle telephone calls in a fast, courteous, and effective manner. Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner. Ability to work independently. Ability to utilize problem‑solving techniques. Ability to conduct fact‑finding investigations. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to prepare and maintain records relating to a workers' compensation program. Ability to negotiate and facilitate resolution agreements. Special Notes The anticipated salary range for this position is $48,945.48 - $53,800.00. Brief Description of Duties The Workers' Compensation Specialist conducts detailed investigations into workers' compensation claims from state employees submitted to Risk Management, applies appropriate laws, and makes a determination of compensability. The Specialist evaluates medical reports, authorizes medical treatment, determines if rehabilitation is needed, and authorizes compensation payments and settlements. The Specialist must calculate and maintain proper monetary reserves on claims and must recognize and pursue recoveries either through subrogation or the Special Disability Trust Fund. The Workers’ Compensation Specialist handles workers' compensation claims that have been assigned to defense counsel by directing defense activity to conform to sound claims handling principles. The Workers’ Compensation Specialist attends formal workers' compensation mediations and hearings when necessary. The Workers’ Compensation Specialist assists and advises the Claims Coordinators of various state agencies and universities with questions concerning workers' compensation claims, including but not limited to, questions of coverage, compensability, medical treatment and reporting work related accidents. As needed, the Workers’ Compensation Specialist monitors the activities of Risk Management's service vendors and timely and accurately completes all DWC forms necessary for Electronic Data Interchange Reporting. The Workers’ Compensation Specialist performs other related work as required. Veterans’ Preference Candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by consulting the state regulations. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr