Workers' Compensation & Safety Specialist I

County Of Maui; Wailuku (HI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

County Of Maui seeks a qualified candidate to review and evaluate workers' compensation cases and to inspect work sites for safety compliance in accordance with Hawaii state laws. The role includes analyzing data to identify trends, assisting in safety education, and preparing reports for hearings or administrators.

Two years of related experience plus a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field are required. This is a hands-on position focusing on injury prevention, claims evaluation, and

Qualifications

• A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in personnel and industrial relations, business administration, public administration, or a related field.
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible work experience in workers' compensation claims, industrial safety and accident prevention activities.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and examines workers' compensation cases for the determination of appropriate benefits, awards and settlements.
• Evaluates workers' compensation claims and recommends employer's course of action.
• Reviews and analyzes reports and data to identify accident-prone or malingering employees and those with possible impairments.
• Conducts investigation of possible abuse of workers' compensation claims and recommends action.
• Prepares cases for workers' compensation hearings and may present the case before the hearings officer.

Skills

Knowledge of workers' compensation law

Safety inspection

Investigation of accidents

Report writing

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in personnel and industrial relations or related

Job description

County Of Maui seeks a qualified candidate to review and evaluate workers' compensation cases and to inspect work sites for safety compliance in accordance with Hawaii state laws. The role includes analyzing data to identify trends, assisting in safety education, and preparing reports for hearings or administrators.

Two years of related experience plus a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field are required. This is a hands-on position focusing on injury prevention, claims evaluation, and