Workers Compensation Specialist (Workers Compensation Specialist)

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System is seeking a corrections professional to foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. The position requires advanced education and at least one year of specialized experience related to FECA regulations and Workers' Compensation programs.

Applicants should be prepared to advise management on options, rights, and requirements, review claims, and provide technical

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate leading to such a degree, OR LL.M., if related.
• Graduate education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.
• You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level.

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate leading to such a degree, OR LL.M., if related.

Job description

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements.

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate leading to such a degree, OR LL.M., if related.

Graduate education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

Experience

You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position, and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled.

• Experience in applying the Federal Employee Compensation Act (FECA) regulations, practices, and procedures relative to the Workers' Compensation Program and advising managers and employees regarding various options, rights, and requirements.
• Experience in providing technical guidance and consultative services to management and employees associated with the Workers' Compensation Program.
• Experience reviewing claims, determining the nature of claims and adherence to current guidelines, regulations, and policies.

Combination of Education and Experience

Combinations of successfully completed post high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for this position.

Quality Ranking Factors:

Applicants who possess the following are preferred:

• Training: "Advanced OWCP Case Management Training"
  (Certificate of Completion is required), and
• Knowledge: Federal Employee Compensation Act (FECA) regulations, and
• Experience: Claims processing and management, and proficient using Department Labor's Employees' Compensation Operations and Management Portal (ECOMP) and Agency Query System (AQS).

Note: Applicants MUST clearly address these factors in their resume.

Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.

If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities.