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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 07/17/19

Applications Due07/27/19

Vacancy ID72136

AgencyWorkers' Compensation Board

TitleWorkers' Compensation Examiner, WCB Item #8842, #8843

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade14

Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $48728 to $59186 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Monroe

Street Address Operations and Program/Claims District Office

130 Main Street West

City Rochester

StateNY

Zip Code14614

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be reachable on the appropriate Civil Service eligible list.

OR

Candidates must have at least one year of permanent competitive service in a title designated as appropriate for transfer in accordance with Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Candidates holding a permanent position of Workers' Compensation Examiner may be eligible for reassignment or transfer.

Duties Description Under the general supervision of the Associate W.C. Examiner and direct guidance of the Senior W.C. Examiner, the W.C. Examiner functions as a Workgroup member. The incumbent of this position must demonstrate a good knowledge of the Workers’ Compensation Law and the Rules & Regulations, Claims procedures and the Claims Information System (CIS). Duties will include, but are not limited to: examining and managing work queues in CIS; identifying issues and evaluating, preparing and referring cases to the most effective resolution path, such as administrative determination, proposed decision or formal hearing; and handling telephone calls received via the Call Center.

Additional Comments *This position is being posted in anticipation of an approved DOB waiver.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Recruitment Unit

Telephone 518-474-2685

Fax 518-486-6364

Email Address HRM@WCB.NY.GOV

Address

Street Human Resources Management

328 State Street

City Schenectady

State NY

Zip Code 12305

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should send a letter of interest and resume which lists your actual Civil Service title, salary grade and specific verifiable information as to how you meet the minimum qualifications to be eligible to apply for this position. Please send your application to HRM@WCB.ny.gov (email applications are preferred). It is important that you reference the WCB Items #8842 and #8843 in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. (Please do not reference the Vacancy ID No.)

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