Commission Level Staff Hearing Officer - PN 20064915, PN 20064924

Ohio Industrial Commission; Columbus (OH); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A state agency seeks a Commission Level Staff Hearing Officer to adjudicate worker's compensation appeals and conduct hearings. The position requires a comprehensive understanding of regulatory legal standards and ethical decision-making. Candidates must be admitted to the Ohio Bar, with a focus on impartiality and effective communication. This is a full-time position based in Columbus, Ohio with a competitive salary package based on experience.

Qualifications

• Admission to Ohio Bar required.
• Thorough knowledge of law & workers’ compensation law needed.
• Min 12 months experience as Industrial Commission District Hearing Officer.

Responsibilities

• Screens third level appeals to ensure compliance with legal standards.
• Conducts hearings on appeals, disability awards, and other designated matters.
• Prepares orders reflecting majority decisions from hearings.

Skills

Decision Making

Ethics

Facilitating Hearings

Time Management

Written Communications

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4121.34 ORC

Job description

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What You'll Do

Under general direction in assigned Regions/Districts, with a thorough knowledge of law & workers’ compensation law,

• Screens third level appeals to determine if all requirements have been satisfied pursuant to the provisions of 4123.511(E) O.R.C;
• Presents the appropriate appeals to the Commission Members for approval of third level hearing;
• Takes notes during Commission Member hearings & provides the Commission Members with information to be used during deliberations;
• Obtains Commission Member votes & prepares orders which reflect the majority decision;
• At the direction of the Commission Members, prepares resolutions & revises rules;
• Adjudicates & conducts hearings on: matters of appeals, application for permanent total disability awards, fee disputes, reconsideration of permanent partial disabilities, Violations of Specific Safety Requirements (VSSR), & miscellaneous matters assigned by the Commission Members, Director of Hearing Services or Regional Manager;
• Conducts deputy hearings for the Commission Members under the provisions of 4121.03 O.R.C.;
• Conduct hearings on final decisions on issues of permanent total;
• Ensures all proceedings are conducted in a fair & legal manner;
• Screens VSSR applications, schedules & attends VSSR pre-hearing conferences, schedules the VSSR merit hearing, places ex-parte statutory permanent total & permanent total tentative orders;
• Gives speeches on behalf of the agency;
• Must conduct themselves professionally at all times & in accordance with the IC’s standards of customer service which require employees to act in a respectful & impartial manner while providing accurate information & timely issue resolution & abiding by the agency’s Confidential Personal Information Policy.
  
  

What You'll Do

Under general direction in assigned Regions/Districts, with a thorough knowledge of law & workers’ compensation law,

• Screens third level appeals to determine if all requirements have been satisfied pursuant to the provisions of 4123.511(E) O.R.C;
• Presents the appropriate appeals to the Commission Members for approval of third level hearing;
• Takes notes during Commission Member hearings & provides the Commission Members with information to be used during deliberations;
• Obtains Commission Member votes & prepares orders which reflect the majority decision;
• At the direction of the Commission Members, prepares resolutions & revises rules;
• Screens requests for depositions & attends depositions;
• Adjudicates & conducts hearings on: matters of appeals, application for permanent total disability awards, fee disputes, reconsideration of permanent partial disabilities, Violations of Specific Safety Requirements (VSSR), & miscellaneous matters assigned by the Commission Members, Director of Hearing Services or Regional Manager;
• Conducts deputy hearings for the Commission Members under the provisions of 4121.03 O.R.C.;
• Hears requests for depositions;
• Attends depositions;
• Conduct hearings on final decisions on issues of permanent total;
• Ensures all proceedings are conducted in a fair & legal manner;
• Performs miscellaneous assignments;
• Screens VSSR applications, schedules & attends VSSR pre-hearing conferences, schedules the VSSR merit hearing, places ex-parte statutory permanent total & permanent total tentative orders;
• Answers docketing questions & reviews claims for claims examiners & Administrative Professionals;
• Gives speeches on behalf of the agency;
• Serves on joint BWC/IC Committees;
• Must conduct themselves professionally at all times & in accordance with the IC’s standards of customer service which require employees to act in a respectful & impartial manner while providing accurate information & timely issue resolution & abiding by the agency’s Confidential Personal Information Policy.
  
  

See the attached position description for more details regarding this position.

ADA Statement

• The Industrial Commission is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability please contact the ADA Coordinator, at 614-466-2765 (voice) or by email to: [e-mail], as-soon-as possible but at least 14 days prior to the scheduled event.
  
  

Background Check Information Statement

• The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
  
  

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4121.34 ORC; 12 mos. exp. as Industrial Commission District Hearing Officer, 63922.

Job Skills: Attorney/Legal

Technical Skills: Professional, Research, Regulatory Compliance, Workers' Compensation Law

Professional Skills: Decision Making, Ethics, Facilitating Hearings, Time Management, Written Communications

Organization

Industrial Commission

Agency Contact Name and Information

Human Resources 614-466-2765

Unposting Date

Jun 16, 2025, 10:59:00 PM

Work Location

William Green Building

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$42.74 (Step 1)

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Attorney/Legal

Technical Skills

Regulatory Compliance, Professional, Research

Professional Skills

Decision Making, Ethics and Values, Time Management, Written Communication

Agency Overview

About Us:

Our mission is to serve injured workers and Ohio employers through expeditious and impartial resolution of issues arising from workers’ compensation claims and through the establishment of adjudication policy.

The Commission Level Hearings department is seeking an experienced hearing officer. The Commission Level Hearings department processes work directly for the Commissioners. Hearing officers assigned to the department will review documented 3rd level appeals and present a detailed, written synopsis of all requests for reconsideration filed, of which the three (3) Commissioners will vote. Hearing officers assigned to the Commission Level Hearings department also provide guidance and assistance to the Commissioners at Commission Level Hearings at the request of the Commissioners. Since Appeals and Requests for Reconsideration at the Commission level are discretionary and must meet certain criteria if they are deemed appropriate for hearing, there are tight statutory time frames, and work is planned accordingly. Travel requirements are minimal in this position and most work is completed in the Columbus Regional Office.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Government Administration

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