Workers' Compensation Examiner, WCB Items #1819

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

OR

Candidates must have one year permanent competitive or 55 b/c service in a title designated as appropriate for transfer in accordance with Section 70.1 of the Civil Service law.

OR

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 have:
Either 1. Three years of full-time experience in a position where your primary responsibilities included extensive in-person or telephone customer service experience with the general public resolving customer's issues and/or problems; explaining programs/services, policies, or procedures; reconciling accounts; or experience examining, investigating, processing, or adjusting insurance claims; or responding to technical questions from policyholders or claimants;
Or 2. An associate's degree and two years of full-time experience described in #1;
Or 3. A bachelor's degree and one year of full-time experience described in #1.

Examiner’s duties will include but not limited to: preparing and processing judgments for filing in the appropriate county; researching internal and public records for corporate officers, searching the CIS system for the appropriate judges’ decisions and tracking decisions on appeal, responding to correspondence and inquiries from employers and their representatives regarding the judgments filed and related matters concerning employers’ records; answering phone inquiries via the Verizon System in a professional, courteous and knowledgeable manner, daily monitoring Judgment Unit shared mailbox, answering, distributing, and assigning correspondence received by email or fax, reviewing reports, maintaining pertinent information in the Bureau of Compliance’s Insurance Compliance System; assisting in the processing of legal documents for filing when necessary.

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.