Workers' Compensation Manager

The Workers' Compensation Manager is responsible for administering the agency worker's compensation program to control costs to assure a safe working environment and compliance with legal requirements.  Work involves planning, directing and coordinating worker's compensation activities; developing and implementing risk management techniques, claims practices and procedures, conducting claims investigations, coordinating claims adjustments with third party administrators, negotiating settlements, initiating recoveries and reimbursements. Performing audits, facilitating safety training. A moderate to high proportion of time is spent walking and standing, visiting sites conducting safety inspections, accident investigations and safety presentations.  Interaction with others is required verbally in person and by telephone, and in writing.

Education Required: Graduation from an accredited 4-year college or university.

Area of Study (major) Required: HR Management, Industrial Safety or closely related.

Certification(s) Required: Certified Occupational Specialist. First Aid & CPR must be obtained within 60 days of hire
Certification(s) Preferred: Certified Workman's Comp Professional (CWCP).

License(s) Required: Valid LA driver's license.

Years Relevant Work Experience: 5 years' experience in workman's compensation and safety and training.  Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Years Relevant Work Preferred: 10 or more years related experience, at least 3 years full-time at BREC;

 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of OSHA, HIPAA, Worker's Compensation and Liability legislation & procedures
• Considerable knowledge of accident prevention, safety hazards, protective measures & training resources Moderate math skills with attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills to promote safe practices & program and interact with staff, public & support agencies
• Skill in the use of computers and modern office equipment
• Ability to analyze situations quickly, identify risks, determine proper course of action & design remediation
• Ability to work under stress and handle situations firmly with tact to develop and maintain good public and internal relations.
• Ability to read, analyze & interpret statistical data and prepare reports
• Ability to investigate work-related injuries, incidents and accidents
• Ability to instruct classes and safety trainings.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally, with individuals and groups, and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other employees, department heads, BREC officials, vendors and the public
  
   

Essential Functions and Duties:

• Administering Workers' Compensation program, investigating incidents and accidents, consulting with legal counsel and making recommendations regarding claim settlements.
• Identify, evaluate occupational safety and health conditions, practices and procedures.
• Develop and establishes procedures to prevent occupational accidents and injuries
• Administering Drug Free Workplace program.
• Conducting periodic facility inspections.
• Review official driving records for safety sensitive personnel in accordance to establish policies
• Coordinate, schedule and facilitate First-Aid, CPR-AED classes for staff
• Conduct annual audits of post hire medical questionnaire
• Establishing and maintain administrative control of records for accident-injury experience and related costs.
• Performs analysis to measure and evaluate effectiveness of employee safety Researching, developing and recommending employee safety policies and procedures.
• Researching, developing and delivering employee safety training and equipment needs.
• Research, compile data and examine evidence to support investigation of claims for (Work injuries, Auto, general liability claims.
• Reviews and monitors claim expenditures, recoveries and track payments
• Attends and participates in departmental safety committee meetings serves as a liaison to Safety Oversight Committee.
• Prepare investigative and statistical reports; file regulatory reports.
• Prepares purchases orders and bid specifications and makes recommendations for vendors.
• Attend mediations and trials.
• Consults with department heads/managers on the status of work injuries, claims, transitional duty program, traffic violations, cost recovery and the overall department performance in controlling losses.