PROGRAM COMPLIANCE OFFICER 1/2/3

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave

Paid holidays

Drug screening

Job summary

Louisiana Works is seeking a Program Compliance Officer 1/2/3 to fulfill critical duties within the Second Injury Board. The role involves evaluating reimbursement claims, assessing disability status, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements while supporting board decisions.

The ideal candidate will manage accepted and litigated claims, monitor settlements, and work closely with employers and insurers to protect against excess liability.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in compliance programs, federal jobs training programs, accounting, auditing, labor relations, workforce development, or administrative services.
• Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR a bachelor's degree.
• Experience Substitution: 30 semester hours equals one year up to 120 semester hours (max 4 years).

Responsibilities

• Review incoming claims for reimbursement and calculate future exposure and present value of claims.
• Assess disability status, employability, and medical prognosis via medical records.
• Request and analyze supporting documentation from employers, carriers, and third parties to support recommendations.
• Prepare claims for formal presentation to the Second Injury Board.
• Demonstrate effective decision-making and time management skills.

Skills

Judgment

Critical thinking

Data usage

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Office of Workers Compensation

Division: Second Injury Board

Location: East Baton Rouge Parish

Louisiana Works transforms lives and drives prosperity by putting people at the center of everything we do. We provide one seamless door where individualized solutions create new possibilities, proving that when government works for

people, Louisiana works for everyone.

Learn more about Louisiana Works

About This Job

Office of Workers Compensation

Division: Second Injury Board

Location: East Baton Rouge Parish

Louisiana Works transforms lives and drives prosperity by putting people at the center of everything we do. We provide one seamless door where individualized solutions create new possibilities, proving that when government works for

people, Louisiana works for everyone.

Learn more about Louisiana Works

The Program Compliance Officer 1/2/3 serves a critical role in fulfilling the mission of the Second Injury Board, as outlined in La. R.S. 23:1371.A- to encourage the employment of individuals with a permanent partial disability by protecting employers and insurers from excess liability due to subsequent work-related injuries. PCOs are responsible for evaluating reimbursement claims submitted to the Second Injury Fund (SIF), ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, and making eligibility recommendations to the Board. They also monitor the status of accepted and litigated claims and evaluate settlement requests.

The Office of Workers’ Compensation Administration (OWCA) in Louisiana oversees the enforcement and administration of workers’ compensation laws, aiming to support early return-to-work efforts and improve workplace safety. The department manages disputed claims, conducts hearings, reviews medical treatment disputes, and investigates fraud through collaborative efforts like the GAME ON task force.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

• Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.
• Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions.
• Using Data: The ability to collect, analyze, and use data to generate insights and inform decisions.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of experience in compliance programs, federal jobs training programs, accounting, auditing, labor relations, workforce development, or administrative services; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR

A bachelor's degree.

Experience Substitution: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Details:

Job Duties and Other Information

• Review incoming claims for reimbursement, and calculate future exposure and present value of claims on settlement request.
• Assess disability status, employability, and medical prognosis through review of medical records.
• Request and analyze supporting documentation from employers, insurance carriers, and third parties to support recommendations.
• Prepare claims for formal presentation to the Second Injury Board.
• Have effective decision- making and time management skills.

Position Specific Details:

Location: Baton Rouge, La

Appointment Type: Probational / Job Appointment / Promotional / Detail to Special Duty

Career Progression Group: Program Compliance Officer 1, 2, or 3

Insurance Coverage

More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

TDD# 800-259-5154

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

All applicants selected for employment must submit to drug screening and a background check.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Kedrick Kennedy

[e-mail]

Louisiana Works is an equal employment opportunity employer and SAME agency that serves as a model employer for the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities

• TDD# 800-259-5154