PN: 20067986 - Workers' Compensation External Auditor/Employee Services Supervisor (Region 1)

State-of-Ohio; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Ohio, Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC), in Youngstown, seeks an experienced field auditing supervisor to lead staff responsible for employer classifications and payroll reporting accuracy. You will guide procedures, train teams, and produce performance reports to management.

Join a public-sector agency dedicated to safety and fair compensation; travel may be required, and background checks apply. Permanent, full-time employment with benefits.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of risk classifications, experience rating, and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervises field audit staff responsible for determining if employers have proper manual insurance classifications assigned & are reporting all payroll correctly.
• Supervises implementation of procedures & instructs personnel in Regional Audit Operations Unit of procedures & techniques related to premium audits of employer's accounts to ensure compliance with laws, rules, regulations, policies & procedures.
• Prepares reports concerning performance measures regarding audits (e.g., amount of work completed, number of employers visited, number of audits completed, trends, and overall audit analysis).
• Reviews work of audit staff to determine potential points of improvement and prepares recommendations.
• Maintains and trains Field Auditing personnel; schedules, plans, and moderates Field Auditing meetings as needed.

Skills

Auditing

Job description

Who We Are

With roughly 1,500 employees in seven offices across Ohio, BWC is the state agency that cares for Ohio workers by promoting a culture of safety at work and at home and ensuring quality medical and pharmacy care is provided to injured workers. For Ohio employers, we provide insurance policies to cover workplace injuries and safety and wellness services to prevent injuries.

A Little About Us

BWC is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines. BWC strives to maintain an inclusive workplace. We begin by being an equal opportunity employer. Employees can participate in and lead employee work groups, participate in on-line forums and learn about how different perspectives can improve leadership skills.

Our Culture

BWC strives to maintain an inclusive workplace. We begin by being an equal opportunity employer. Employees can participate in and lead employee work groups, participate in on-line forums and learn about how different perspectives can improve leadership skills.

Our Vision

Simplify the Ohio workers' compensation experience.

Our Mission

Serve every customer with relentless excellence.

Our Core Values

One Agency - We achieve more together. Personal Connection - We listen, understand, and care. Innovation - We embrace change to drive better outcomes.

What Our Employees Have to Say

• BWC has been a great place to work as it has provided opportunities for growth that were lacking in my previous place of work.
• I have worked at several state agencies and BWC is the best place to work.
• Best place to work in the state and with a sense of family and support.
• I love the work culture, helpfulness, and acceptance I've been embraced with at BWC.
• I continue to be impressed with the career longevity of our employees, their level of dedication to service, pride in their work, and vast experience. It really speaks to our mission and why people join BWC and then retire from BWC.

What You’ll Do

• Supervises field audit staff responsible for determining if employers have proper manual insurance classifications assigned & are reporting all payroll correctly.
• Supervises implementation of procedures & instructs personnel in Regional Audit Operations Unit of procedures & techniques related to premium audits of employer's accounts to ensure that the staff maintains working knowledge of & compliance with applicable agency, state &/or federal laws, rules, regulations, policies & procedures.
• Prepares reports concerning performance measures regarding audits (e.g., amount of work completed, number of employers visited, number of audits completed, trends, &/or findings in the audits, & an overall audit analysis of a risk for a particular period of time as required by management.
• Reviews work of audit staff to determine potential points of improvement and prepares recommendations.
• Maintains & trains Field Auditing & scheduling (CSA2) personnel; schedules, plans, & moderates Field Auditing meeting as needed.

Additional Information

EEO & ADA Statement: The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees due to protected classes as defined in applicable federal law, state law, and any effective executive order.

The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment opportunities pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws. To request reasonable accommodations related to disability, pregnancy, or religion, please contact the ADA mailbox [e-mail].

Transportation: Position may require travel; therefore, persons occupying this position must be able to provide own transportation &/or legally operate a state-owned vehicle.

Educational Transcripts: For any educational achievements to be considered during the screening process, you must at least attach an unofficial transcript that details the coursework you have completed.

All applicants must submit an Ohio Civil Service Application using the online Ohio Hiring Management System. Paper applications will not be accepted.

Background Check: Prior to an offer of employment, the final applicant will be required to sign a background check authorization form and undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS & Optional Deferred Compensation Ohio Deferred Compensation

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Completion of undergraduate core program in educational program commensurate with official position description on file.; 4 yrs. exp. in public or private organization holding position involved in activities similar to those described in official position description on file.

Or 6 yrs. exp. in public or private organization holding position involved in activities similar to those described in official position description on file.

Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Knowledge of BWC rules & regulations regarding Risk Administration (e.g., Risk classifications, experience rating, retrospective rating, loss control, premium rates); knowledge of federal, state & local safety, health & fire prevention laws, rules regulations & national voluntary standards; principles of safety management; safety training techniques & program development; industrial & construction safety practices; BWC policies & procedures; physical sciences (e.g., physics, chemistry, ergonomics, industrial hygiene) or engineering; accounting, management, employee training, Workers Comp.; Federal/State tax, interviewing, counseling, principles of BWC claims operations; BWC rehabilitation services; supervisory principles & techniques; human relations; public relations; sales & marketing principles & techniques.

Skill in operation of PC & 10-key calculator; related safety testing equipment (e.g., noise meter, video equipment, velometer).

Ability to comprehensively analyze & evaluate the effectiveness of the local Employer Management program or local Risk Field Services program; identify problems in a complex set of variables; establish professional rapport & effective working relationship with employers, special interest groups, other BWC departments, & public; investigate & resolve complaint/problems; handle sensitive face-to-face & telephone inquires from employers, special interest groups, other BWC departments, & the public; effectively manage off-site employees; build & maintain a positive working atmosphere of growth & participation; define problems, collect data, establish facts, & draw valid conclusions; read & record figures accurately; add, subtract, multiply & divide whole numbers; maintain accurate records; understand manuals & verbal instructions; write meaningful, accurate & concise reports; read & understand technical documents.

ADA Statement

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.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Organization:Workers' Compensation

Work Location:242 Federal Plaza, W., Suite 200 Youngstown, Ohio, 44503 United States

Compensation:$44.38

Schedule:Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours:8:00am - 5:00pm

Classified Indicator:Classified

Union:Exempt from union

Primary Job Skill:Auditing