Workers' Compensation Benefit Examiner (Level I, II)
Description
Workers Comp Benefits Examiner Series - JVN 8038
Job Information:
Job Title: Workers' Compensation Benefit Examiner (Level I, II)
Opening Date: 07/08/2024
Closing Date: Open until filled
Authority: OA/TA
Department: Law
Division/Unit: Workers' Compensation
Reports to: Director
Work Location:130 Livingston Plaza
Hours of Work: 9 am to 5 pm
This position on the NYC Transit payroll is competitive and is eligible for the 55-a Program. This position is open to qualified persons who are eligible for the 55-aProgram. Please indicate in your cover letter and in the upper right corner of your resume that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please visit the following link https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dcas/employment/55-a-program.page
Compensation:
Workers Comp Benefit Examiner 1: $53,397 - $59,574
Workers Comp Benefit Examiner 2: $58,179 - $72,833
Responsibilities:
Under general supervision with wide latitude for independent action/decision, performs complex technical and financial functions related to Workers’ Compensation. Prepares cases for Workers’ Compensation Board and arbitration hearings; processes awards/decisions and medical invoices; reviews complex cases involving multiple injuries to determine requirements for surveillance, liens, subrogation and case management action plans.
Education and Experience:
- An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college, including or supplemented by 6 semester credits in mathematics, statistics, accounting and/or actuarial science: or
- A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and one year of satisfactory full-time experience implementing the provisions of a workers' compensation benefits; or
- A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. Satisfactory completion of 30 semester credits from an accredited college, including 3 semester credits in mathematics, statistics, accounting and/or actuarial science may be substituted for 6 months of the full-time experience as described in "2" above. However, all candidates must possess at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent.
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, individuals must have, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements:
- Three additional years of satisfactory full-time experience implementing the provisions of a workers' compensation benefits; and
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by 6 semester credits in mathematics, statistics, accounting and/or actuarial science; and
- Demonstrated ability to work independently under minimum supervision with a wide latitude for discretion, independent judgment, and the ability to organize and perform specialized case management reviews and task force projects.
Desired Skills:
- Knowledge of NYS Workers' Compensation regulations
- Knowledge of MTA-NYCT policies and contracts related to Workers' Compensation
- Proficient knowledge of PC applications
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; skilled in computational analysis
Selection Method:
Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.
Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).
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