Federal Workers' Compensation Specialist

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Front Royal (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking a qualified professional to manage workers' compensation cases and provide guidance to employees, supervisors, and Injury Compensation Coordinators (ICCs). The role covers FECA compliance, documentation, and coordination of claim development and return-to-work considerations.

GS-9 to GS-11 grade levels are described, with opportunities for advancement. This position requires a thorough understanding of federal regulations, strong analytical

Qualifications

• Experience analyzing and managing federal workers' compensation cases under FECA and related regulations.
• Ability to provide technical guidance to employees, supervisors, and leadership on workers' compensation requirements.
• Experience maintaining case documentation, developing action plans, and ensuring evidence collection.
• Ability to interpret laws, regulations, and agency policies to support timely case resolution.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned workers' compensation cases; ensure all required documentation is collected and filed in the agency system.
• Monitor case status, update plans of action, and ensure FECA and DOL requirements are met.
• Serve as a technical resource on workers' compensation rights, responsibilities, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with claim development, return-to-work considerations, and ensure timely payment of benefits.
• Prepare draft responses to DOL correspondence, congressional inquiries, and related proceedings.

Skills

Workers' compensation

Case management

Regulatory guidance

Documentation

Legal research

ECOMP (case management system)

Tools

ECOMP

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking a qualified professional to manage workers' compensation cases and provide guidance to employees, supervisors, and Injury Compensation Coordinators (ICCs). The role covers FECA compliance, documentation, and coordination of claim development and return-to-work considerations.

GS-9 to GS-11 grade levels are described, with opportunities for advancement. This position requires a thorough understanding of federal regulations, strong analytical