WORKERS' COMPENSATION SUPERVISOR                                                      0925

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class organizes and supervises the work of maintaining complex Workers' Compensation records for a large jurisdiction.  The incumbent is expected to exercise considerable independent judgment and initia­tive in the performance of these duties pertaining to Workers' Compensation laws and procedures.  Supervision is exercised over a large permanent and temporary support staff assigned to various caseloads.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

            Organizes and supervises the work of the permanent and temporary clerical staff engaged in maintaining complex Workers' Compensation records of all employee claims;

            Prepares and investigates the information necessary to process knowledge statements to be sent to the Workers' Compensation Board;

            Appears before the Board concerning complex Workers' Compensation claims;

            Receives all Workers' Compensation Board notices and initiates action accordingly;

            Reviews all hearing reports and decisions in order to comply with the demands the Court;

            Serves as chief liaison with Workers' Compensation Board and outside attorneys;

            Carries out management policy and procedures regarding Workers' Compensa­tion and advises departments accordingly;

            Coordinates with management in each department and the Department of Personnel and Labor Relations;

            Advises department representatives, consultants, rehabilitation agents, investigators, employees, doctors, union representatives and attorneys regard­ing Workers' Compensation claims;

            Negotiates and consents to lump sum settlements and third party settlements;

            Assists in the performance of analytical Workers' Compensation studies to provide management with information necessary for decisions regarding the handling of a Workers' Compensation claim.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of adminis­tering the Workers' Compensation program; good knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of public personnel administration; good knowledge of financial and budgetary procedures; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to plan, organize, direct and supervise the activities of a staff in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to maintain effective working relationships with administrators and public officials; ability to prepare analytical reports; ability to prepare clear, accurate and comprehensive reports; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

            OPEN COMPETITIVE

            Either:

a) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State

with a Bachelor's Degree, and three (3) years of supervisory or administrative experience in an administrative unit with responsibility for interpreting and applying Workers' Compensation laws and procedures; or,

 

            b) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and seven (7) years of experience performing compre­hensive personnel and/or workers' compensation claim functions, three (3) years of which has been supervisory or administrative experience in an administrative unit with responsibility for interpreting and applying Workers' Compensation laws and procedures; or,

 

            c) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of a) and b) except that no substitution is allowed for the three (3) years of supervisory or administrative experience.

 

      PROMOTIONAL

      Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as an Assistant Workers’ Compensation Supervisor; or three (3) years of permanent competitive status as a Workers’ Compensation Investigator.

 

 

R 5/13/15

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive