Review Vacancy
AgencyWorkers' Compensation Board
TitleCompensation Claims Referee, WCB Item #846
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $106068 to $130270 Annually
Street Address Office of General Counsel, Adjudication Services
Ellicott Square Building, 295 Main Street, Suite 400
Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
NON COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must have five years of full-time, professional level legal experience, subsequent to admission to the New York State Bar, which must have included three years of full-time experience in the practice of Workers’ Compensation Law, Volunteer Firefighters’ Benefit Law, Volunteer Ambulance Workers’ Benefit Law, Personal Injury Law, or Insurance Claims Law. Qualifying experience includes: experience as an attorney representing claimants, workers’ compensation insurance carriers, self-insured employers, State Insurance Fund, or the Special Funds Conservation Committee before the Workers’ Compensation Board; experience as an attorney representing plaintiffs or defendants in personal injury actions; experience as an attorney representing applicants in social security disability matters; AND/OR as a judge in a court of record; or as an administrative hearing officer presiding over adversarial proceedings, arbitration, or fact finding within a private or public tribunal. Qualifying experience includes: experience as an administrative law judge with a federal, state, or municipal agency; experience as a city court, town, or village justice.
Promotion:
Must be a qualified employee of the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board and have had two years of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as a Senior Attorney.
Individuals certified eligible for the 55b/c program under the Governor’s Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to Section 55b/c of the Civil Service Law will also be considered. To be considered, you must meet the minimum qualifications and provide a copy of your letter of eligibility with your response. Candidates must meet the non-competitive minimum qualifications listed above.
CIVIL SERVICE LIST APPOINTMENT:
Candidates must be reachable on the appropriate Civil Service eligible list.
OR
TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must have one year permanent or 55 b/c service in a title designated as appropriate for transfer in accordance with Section 52.6 of the Civil Service law.
Duties Description Reviews informal administrative determinations and proposed conciliation decisions; reviews from an electronic file claims for Workers’ Compensation benefits which have been accepted by the carrier but which have various issues in dispute; attempts to resolve those issues with the parties through a proposed decision; conducts formal evidentiary hearings and rendering decisions on claims arising under the Workers’ Compensation Law, Disability Benefits Law, Voluntary Ambulance Workers’ Law; presides over discrimination hearings under the WCL and Paid Family Medical Leave Act; conducts hearings related to denials of medical treatments; and rules on legal objections to medical bills raised by carriers; may evaluate whether an Order of the Chair should be issued relative to requests for special medical services; travel to itinerant hearing locations within a district may be necessary.
Additional Comments Please Note: A hybrid telecommuting schedule can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview.
The Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) is an equal opportunity employer. The Board does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. The Board is dedicated to eliminating injustices and ensuring diversity in our workforce so we can better serve our staff and create a space where all feel safe to be themselves. To help meet those goals, we encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply. We are looking for candidates who are committed to working in and contributing to an environment that fosters a sense of belonging, as well as inclusion, and celebrates people of all backgrounds, identities, experiences, and perspectives.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Address
Street Human Resources Management
328 State Street
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume which lists your actual Civil Service title and salary grade level to HRM@WCB.ny.gov (email applications are preferred). It is important that you reference WCB Item#846 in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. (Please do not reference the Vacancy ID No.)
If you are an active candidate on the Security Officer Civil Service eligible list, please note this in your cover letter.