Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction and supervision of the Supervising Workers’ Compensation Consultant, the Workers’ Compensation Consultant (WCC) assists the general public, analyzes, and reviews documents and regulations concerning issues related to workers’ compensation application.

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.3

To be considered for this Workers Compensation Consultant job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin: 

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

This position is located at: 
1515 Clay St
Oakland, CA  94612

The incumbent will work 40 hours per week in an office setting with cubicles, natural and artificial lighting, and standard office equipment. The office is in an air-conditioned, high-rise building with elevator access. Telework may be available, consistent with Departmental policy.

Once formal training has been concluded , part-time telework may be offered upon approval by the Medical Unit Manager and consistent with the Department of Industrial Relations Telework Policy.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Knowledge of applicable State and Federal laws, regulations, and codes relative to workers' compensation.
• Knowledge of the California Workers' Compensation system.
• Knowledge of workers' compensation case management, investigation and statistics.

• Excellent writing skills to prepare comprehensive reports and summaries.   
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures.
• Analyzing claims to make recommendations or develop strategies to bring them to resolution.    
• Intermediate computer skills.

• Experience researching, analyzing, and implementing applicable statutes, regulations, and policy.
• Experience communicating effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Experience working collaboratively with stakeholders.
• Experience effectively working on multiple priorities.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

• Health, dental, and vision benefits

• Paid sick and vacation

• California State holiday pay

• 401 (k) and 457 plans

• Retirement (CalPERS)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Public Transit Subsidy

Additional Information

Preference will be given to persons with State Restriction of Appointments (SROA) or Surplus status. Applicants must attach a copy of their most recently dated letter that specifies their designation as either SROA or surplus candidate as proof.

Qualified candidates must have eligibility in State employment, be in a reachable rank on an employment list for this classification, be currently in this classification, or have transfer eligibility to this classification.

If you do not hear from us in 4-6 weeks, you may assume the position has been filled by another applicant. Please note that all additional vacancies that become available may be added to this advertisement.

Please note that the Exam and Certification Online System (ECOS) does not allow you to resubmit your application once you withdraw it. If you have any updates to your online application, please contact the Personnel, Recruitment, & Hiring Unit at (800) 564-0771.

Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey: DIR Applicant Survey

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Part time, Work at office, Remote work

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