Supervising Workers' Compensation Consultant

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Workers' Compensation Compliance Manager within the Medical Unit of the Division of Workers' Compensation, the Supervising Workers' Compensation Consultant incumbent will monitor policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current statutes and regulations and effective deliver of benefits for injured workers.

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.3

The Supervisor I classification is being appropriated for this position. If you have list eligibility as a Supervisor I it will be used to hire you as a  Supervising Workers' Compensation Consultant.  Candidates with Supervisor I eligibility must meet the minimum qualifications for both Supervisor I and Supervising Workers' Compensation Consultant. For more information about taking the Supervisor I exam and establishing list eligibility please see the following link: 

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

The position is located at: 1515 Clay Street,  Oakland, CA 94612.

The incumbent works 40 hours per week in an office setting. Air conditioned, high rise building with elevator access, cubicle with natural and artificial lighting. Telework, when appropriate, may be approved at the discretion of the Workers' Compensation Compliance Manager.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Knowledge of applicable State and Federal laws, regulations, and codes relative to workers' compensation.

• Knowledge of the California Workers' Compensation system.

• Knowledge of workers' compensation case management, investigation and statistics.

• Excellent writing skills to prepare comprehensive reports and summaries.

• Supervisory experience in training, performance evaluation and oversight of staff.

• Ability to assure uniform application and interpretation of program policies and procedures.

• Analyzing complex claims to make recommendations or develop strategies to bring them to resolution.

• Experience researching, analyzing, and implementing applicable statutes, regulations, and policy.

• Experience communicating effectively with all levels of the organization.

• Experience working collaboratively and building partnerships with stakeholders.

• Experience effectively managing multiple priorities.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Incentives:

• Health, dental, and vision benefits.

• Paid sick and vacation.

• California State holiday pay.

• 401 (k) and 457 plans.

• Retirement. (CalPERS)

• Employee Assistance Program. (EAP)

• Public Transit Subsidy.

Additional Information

Preference will be given to persons with State Restriction of Appointments (SROA) or Surplus status. Applicants must attach a copy of their most recently dated letter that specifies their designation as either SROA or surplus candidate as proof.

Qualified candidates must have eligibility in State employment, be in a reachable rank on an employment list for this classification, be currently in this classification, or have transfer eligibility to this classification.

If you do not hear from us in 4-6 weeks, you may assume the position has been filled by another applicant. Please note that all additional vacancies that become available may be added to this advertisement.

Please note that the Exam and Certification Online System (ECOS) does not allow you to resubmit your application once you withdraw it. If you have any updates to your online application, please contact the Personnel, Recruitment, & Hiring Unit at Show phone number.

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Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.