Federal Workers' Compensation HR Specialist

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a Workers' Compensation Specialist to manage FECA-based cases at GS-9 to GS-11 levels across multiple locations, including El Paso, TX. This role involves coordinating with Injury Compensation Coordinators, reviewing case documentation, and ensuring timely benefit payments.

You will guide employees and supervisors on regulatory requirements, prepare responses for DOL inquiries, and maintain case records using agency systems.

Qualifications

• 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, performing duties such as analyzing and managing federal workers' compensation cases.
• Experience with FECA and related regulations and guidance for workers' compensation matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned workers' compensation cases, ensuring documentation is collected, filed, and maintained in the agency system.
• Monitor case status, create and update plans of action, and ensure compliance with FECA and DOL requirements.
• Serve as a technical resource on workers' compensation rights and regulatory requirements for employees, supervisors, and ICCs.
• Assist with claim development, return-to-work considerations, and timely payment of benefits; prepare responses to DOL inquiries and legal proceedings.

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a Workers' Compensation Specialist to manage FECA-based cases at GS-9 to GS-11 levels across multiple locations, including El Paso, TX. This role involves coordinating with Injury Compensation Coordinators, reviewing case documentation, and ensuring timely benefit payments.

You will guide employees and supervisors on regulatory requirements, prepare responses for DOL inquiries, and maintain case records using agency systems.