Workers' Compensation Benefit Examiner (Level I, II)

Job ID: 8038

Business Unit: MABSTOA

Location: Brooklyn, NY, United States

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: NYC Transit Authority

Date Posted: Jul 8, 2024

Description

Workers Comp Benefits Examiner Series - JVN 8038

Job Information:

Job Title: Workers' Compensation Benefit Examiner (Level I, II)

Opening Date: 07/08/2024

Closing Date: O pen until filled

Authority: OA/TA

Department: Law

Division/Unit: Workers' Compensation

Reports to: Director

Work Location:130 Livingston Plaza

Hours of Work: 9 am to 5 pm

This position on the NYC Transit payroll is competitive and is eligible for the 55-a Program. This position is open to qualified persons who are eligible for the 55-aProgram. Please indicate in your cover letter and in the upper right corner of your resume that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please visit the following link https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dcas/employment/55-a-program.page

Compensation:

Workers Comp Benefit Examiner 1: $53,397 - $59,574

Workers Comp Benefit Examiner 2: $58,179 - $72,833

Responsibilities:

Under general supervision with wide latitude for independent action/decision, performs complex technical and financial functions related to Workers’ Compensation. Prepares cases for Workers’ Compensation Board and arbitration hearings; processes awards/decisions and medical invoices; reviews complex cases involving multiple injuries to determine requirements for surveillance, liens, subrogation and case management action plans.

Education and Experience:

• An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college, including or supplemented by 6 semester credits in mathematics, statistics, accounting and/or actuarial science: or

• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and one year of satisfactory full-time experience implementing the provisions of a workers' compensation benefits; or

• A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. Satisfactory completion of 30 semester credits from an accredited college, including 3 semester credits in mathematics, statistics, accounting and/or actuarial science may be substituted for 6 months of the full-time experience as described in "2" above. However, all candidates must possess at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent.

Special Notes:

To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, individuals must have, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements:

• Three additional years of satisfactory full-time experience implementing the provisions of a workers' compensation benefits; and

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by 6 semester credits in mathematics, statistics, accounting and/or actuarial science; and

• Demonstrated ability to work independently under minimum supervision with a wide latitude for discretion, independent judgment, and the ability to organize and perform specialized case management reviews and task force projects.

  Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of NYS Workers' Compensation regulations

• Knowledge of MTA-NYCT policies and contracts related to Workers' Compensation

• Proficient knowledge of PC applications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills; skilled in computational analysis

  Selection Method:

  Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.

Other Information

Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.