Supervisory Workers' Compensation Claims Examiner
THERE IS ONE POSITION TO BE FILLED. THE POSITION MAY BE FILLED IN ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:
Washington, D.C.- $142,701 - $170,800 New York, New York- $146,529 - $170,800 Boston, Massachusetts- $141,202-$170,800 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-$137,845-$170,800 Kansas City, Missouri-$128,100-$166,535 Cleveland, Ohio- $132,136 - $170,800 Chicago, Illinois- $140,634-$170,800 Denver, Colorado-$139,037-$170,800 Dallas, Texas-$136,686-$170,800 Jacksonville, Florida-$126,810-$164,858 San Francisco, California-$154,687-$170,800 Seattle, Washington-$138,917-$170,800 Norfolk, Virginia-$127,422-$165,654 Houston, Texas- $145,807-$170,800 New Orleans, Louisiana-$126,810-$164,858 Long Beach, California-$144,812-$170,800 Applicants should apply to those location(s) they are able to regularly report to. Location will be determined once selection(s) is made. Salary posted reflects pay range for all locations. Once the selection has been made, the salary will be set in accordance with the selectee's location. Administered by the Division of Federal Employees', Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation (DFELHWC), the mission of Longshore Program is to minimize the impact of land based, maritime employment injuries and deaths on the injured employees and their families by ensuring that workers' compensation benefits are provided promptly and properly. This position is outside of the bargaining unit. Additional selections may be made from this announcement. Applicant must be able to obtain a Tier 4 level investigation. Relocation (PCS) expenses are not authorized. Selection may be made to anyone of the locations above. Duties:
The Deputy Director for Longshore Claims is responsible for developing, administering, and enforcing administrative procedures and practices for the examination, investigation, and review of claims for compensation for disability and death arising under the following acts:
LHWCA and the DCCA Formulates national policies in connection with the aforementioned laws and programs. The Deputy Director for Longshore Claims ensures that any changes in policy are compatible with the applicable law and OWCP policy. Develops and promulgates rules, regulations, and procedures for the effective and economical administration of LHWCA. Directs the establishment and maintenance of a properly balanced and coordinated organizational structure to meet adequately and economically the goals and objectives of the program. Directly supervises highly technical, quasi-judicial, and complex administrative management and personnel. Through these employees, the incumbent provides program framework, guidance, and technical assistance to Longshore District Directors administering the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act and through District Directors and their staff located in the District suboffices. The Deputy Director for Longshore Claims and key National Office staff must keep in constant touch with District Directors in the District Suboffices to coordinate uniform development and treatment of cases. The incumbent promulgates and enforces conformance to regulations, governing procedures, and practices; anticipates changing conditions; and recommends appropriate legislation to meet such conditions. Tasked with tracking and management of the LHWCA workload and program and performance, budget formulation, staffing allocation functions, and liaison with other programs within and outside DOL and with other state and federal agencies and external stakeholders in the administration of the Longshore Act and its extensions. Works in conjunction with the Division Director and Branch Chiefs to develop and finalize decisions and documentation approving/disapproving personnel actions. Appears before Congressional committees to present and explain proposed legislation affecting the program. Develops, establishes, modifies, and enforces administrative practices and procedures for such purposes as the furnishing of medical examinations and treatment necessary to cure or to lessen the disability resulting from a work-connected injury; the payment of monthly compensation and other benefits for disability and death; and for providing for the rehabilitation of permanently injured employees. Directly supervises a comprehensive insurance program wherein applications from insurance carriers to write coverage under the Act and from employers to self-insure under the Act are reviewed and approved/disapproved. Establishes and controls security deposits from authorized carriers and self-insured to ensure availability of funds to pay benefits due in the event of insolvencies of any authorized carriers or selfinsured. Directly administers a multi-million dollar trust fund, which pays benefits for special statutorily designated claims (e.g., second injury, pre-amendments, and insolvent employer/carrier cases). IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-14, in the Federal Service. Specialized experience must include both of the following:
Management and oversight of work-related injury claims under any of the following federal statutes:
the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA), the Defense Base Act (DBA), the Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities (NAFIA), or the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act. Development and implementation of policies and procedures that affect work-related injury claims under any of the above federal statutes.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Washington, D.C.- $142,701 - $170,800 New York, New York- $146,529 - $170,800 Boston, Massachusetts- $141,202-$170,800 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-$137,845-$170,800 Kansas City, Missouri-$128,100-$166,535 Cleveland, Ohio- $132,136 - $170,800 Chicago, Illinois- $140,634-$170,800 Denver, Colorado-$139,037-$170,800 Dallas, Texas-$136,686-$170,800 Jacksonville, Florida-$126,810-$164,858 San Francisco, California-$154,687-$170,800 Seattle, Washington-$138,917-$170,800 Norfolk, Virginia-$127,422-$165,654 Houston, Texas- $145,807-$170,800 New Orleans, Louisiana-$126,810-$164,858 Long Beach, California-$144,812-$170,800 Applicants should apply to those location(s) they are able to regularly report to. Location will be determined once selection(s) is made. Salary posted reflects pay range for all locations. Once the selection has been made, the salary will be set in accordance with the selectee's location. Administered by the Division of Federal Employees', Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation (DFELHWC), the mission of Longshore Program is to minimize the impact of land based, maritime employment injuries and deaths on the injured employees and their families by ensuring that workers' compensation benefits are provided promptly and properly. This position is outside of the bargaining unit. Additional selections may be made from this announcement. Applicant must be able to obtain a Tier 4 level investigation. Relocation (PCS) expenses are not authorized. Selection may be made to anyone of the locations above. Duties:
The Deputy Director for Longshore Claims is responsible for developing, administering, and enforcing administrative procedures and practices for the examination, investigation, and review of claims for compensation for disability and death arising under the following acts:
LHWCA and the DCCA Formulates national policies in connection with the aforementioned laws and programs. The Deputy Director for Longshore Claims ensures that any changes in policy are compatible with the applicable law and OWCP policy. Develops and promulgates rules, regulations, and procedures for the effective and economical administration of LHWCA. Directs the establishment and maintenance of a properly balanced and coordinated organizational structure to meet adequately and economically the goals and objectives of the program. Directly supervises highly technical, quasi-judicial, and complex administrative management and personnel. Through these employees, the incumbent provides program framework, guidance, and technical assistance to Longshore District Directors administering the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act and through District Directors and their staff located in the District suboffices. The Deputy Director for Longshore Claims and key National Office staff must keep in constant touch with District Directors in the District Suboffices to coordinate uniform development and treatment of cases. The incumbent promulgates and enforces conformance to regulations, governing procedures, and practices; anticipates changing conditions; and recommends appropriate legislation to meet such conditions. Tasked with tracking and management of the LHWCA workload and program and performance, budget formulation, staffing allocation functions, and liaison with other programs within and outside DOL and with other state and federal agencies and external stakeholders in the administration of the Longshore Act and its extensions. Works in conjunction with the Division Director and Branch Chiefs to develop and finalize decisions and documentation approving/disapproving personnel actions. Appears before Congressional committees to present and explain proposed legislation affecting the program. Develops, establishes, modifies, and enforces administrative practices and procedures for such purposes as the furnishing of medical examinations and treatment necessary to cure or to lessen the disability resulting from a work-connected injury; the payment of monthly compensation and other benefits for disability and death; and for providing for the rehabilitation of permanently injured employees. Directly supervises a comprehensive insurance program wherein applications from insurance carriers to write coverage under the Act and from employers to self-insure under the Act are reviewed and approved/disapproved. Establishes and controls security deposits from authorized carriers and self-insured to ensure availability of funds to pay benefits due in the event of insolvencies of any authorized carriers or selfinsured. Directly administers a multi-million dollar trust fund, which pays benefits for special statutorily designated claims (e.g., second injury, pre-amendments, and insolvent employer/carrier cases). IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-14, in the Federal Service. Specialized experience must include both of the following:
Management and oversight of work-related injury claims under any of the following federal statutes:
the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA), the Defense Base Act (DBA), the Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities (NAFIA), or the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act. Development and implementation of policies and procedures that affect work-related injury claims under any of the above federal statutes.
- Department:
0991 Worker's Compensation Claims Examining - Salary Range:
$126,810 to $170,800 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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