City of Houston
Overview
Position: WORKERS' COMPENSATION COORDINATOR II Division: Human Resources - Risk Management Reporting Location: 611 Walker St., 4th Floor Annex, Houston, TX 77002 Workdays/Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (Subject to Change)
Description Of Duties/Essential Functions
This position is responsible for the oversight of various functions performed by the city’s contracted third-party administrator and for completion of various assignments for municipal and classified injured employees qualifying for Workers’ Compensation benefits, including Salary Continuation.
Facilitates the progression of workers’ compensation cases for assigned departments in accordance with regulations and established procedures.
Maintains timely, concise, and professional communication, guidance, and education to injured employees, caregivers, and department supervisors.
Performs a variety of record keeping activities, including accurate preparation and/or documentation of communication, work status changes, bona fide offers of employment, statutory employer forms, medical questionnaires, and payroll time codes.
Collaborates with department partners to maintain an active listing of available transitional duty assignments across city departments.
Cooperates with department/division leadership to prepare, edit, and revise standard operating procedures, as requested.
Attends meetings, seminars, and conferences as a representative of the department/division.
Acts as liaison between the injured employee, the third-party administrator, cross-functional HR teams, labor unions, and other city departments.
Participates in special projects assigned by the Director and/or the department/division head.
Facilitates training sessions for injured employees, supervisors/managers, and other key stakeholders.
Meets various performance measures as established by department.
Responds timely to inquiries, requests, and needs of key stakeholders.
Adapts and maintains effectiveness during times of changing assignments and/or processes.
Performs other duties, as assigned.
Minimum Requirements Education Requirements : Requires a bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Accounting or a related field.
Experience Requirements : Four years of professional experience in Finance, Accounting or Worker’s Compensation are required; three years of which are in Worker’s Compensation.
Substitutions : Worker’s compensation related experience at the professional level may be substituted for the education requirement on a four-year basis.
License Requirements : A Texas Workers’ Compensation Adjuster License is required.
Preferences Preference will be given to candidates with experience adjusting workers’ compensation claims and/or experience in Risk Management, including possession of AIC or ARM designation. Preference shall also be given to eligible veteran applicants as allowed by Executive Order 1-6.
General Information Selection/Skills Test Required : The selection process will involve application review and/or interview.
Safety Impact Position : NO. If applicable, position is subject to random drug testing for promotional opportunities.
Salary & Benefits Pay Grade: 24. Salary information is determined by candidate qualifications and the pay rates of other employees in this classification.
Application Procedures Only online applications will be accepted and must be received by the posting closing date. Apply at www.houstontx.gov or call (832) 393-7238. To view application status, log in at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm. For accommodations, call (832)393-7238 (TTY 7-1-1). Due to high volume, the Hiring Department will contact you if you advance in the process. All new and rehired employees must pass a pre-employment drug test and a physical examination with verification of information provided.
Equal Opportunity EOE Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment based on legally protected status or protected characteristics, including sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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Position: WORKERS' COMPENSATION COORDINATOR II Division: Human Resources - Risk Management Reporting Location: 611 Walker St., 4th Floor Annex, Houston, TX 77002 Workdays/Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (Subject to Change)
Description Of Duties/Essential Functions
This position is responsible for the oversight of various functions performed by the city’s contracted third-party administrator and for completion of various assignments for municipal and classified injured employees qualifying for Workers’ Compensation benefits, including Salary Continuation.
Facilitates the progression of workers’ compensation cases for assigned departments in accordance with regulations and established procedures.
Maintains timely, concise, and professional communication, guidance, and education to injured employees, caregivers, and department supervisors.
Performs a variety of record keeping activities, including accurate preparation and/or documentation of communication, work status changes, bona fide offers of employment, statutory employer forms, medical questionnaires, and payroll time codes.
Collaborates with department partners to maintain an active listing of available transitional duty assignments across city departments.
Cooperates with department/division leadership to prepare, edit, and revise standard operating procedures, as requested.
Attends meetings, seminars, and conferences as a representative of the department/division.
Acts as liaison between the injured employee, the third-party administrator, cross-functional HR teams, labor unions, and other city departments.
Participates in special projects assigned by the Director and/or the department/division head.
Facilitates training sessions for injured employees, supervisors/managers, and other key stakeholders.
Meets various performance measures as established by department.
Responds timely to inquiries, requests, and needs of key stakeholders.
Adapts and maintains effectiveness during times of changing assignments and/or processes.
Performs other duties, as assigned.
Minimum Requirements Education Requirements : Requires a bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Accounting or a related field.
Experience Requirements : Four years of professional experience in Finance, Accounting or Worker’s Compensation are required; three years of which are in Worker’s Compensation.
Substitutions : Worker’s compensation related experience at the professional level may be substituted for the education requirement on a four-year basis.
License Requirements : A Texas Workers’ Compensation Adjuster License is required.
Preferences Preference will be given to candidates with experience adjusting workers’ compensation claims and/or experience in Risk Management, including possession of AIC or ARM designation. Preference shall also be given to eligible veteran applicants as allowed by Executive Order 1-6.
General Information Selection/Skills Test Required : The selection process will involve application review and/or interview.
Safety Impact Position : NO. If applicable, position is subject to random drug testing for promotional opportunities.
Salary & Benefits Pay Grade: 24. Salary information is determined by candidate qualifications and the pay rates of other employees in this classification.
Application Procedures Only online applications will be accepted and must be received by the posting closing date. Apply at www.houstontx.gov or call (832) 393-7238. To view application status, log in at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm. For accommodations, call (832)393-7238 (TTY 7-1-1). Due to high volume, the Hiring Department will contact you if you advance in the process. All new and rehired employees must pass a pre-employment drug test and a physical examination with verification of information provided.
Equal Opportunity EOE Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment based on legally protected status or protected characteristics, including sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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