ASSISTANT TO THE COMMISSIONER I WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION
Recruitment #22-003507-0003
Department | Worker's Compensation Commission |
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Date Opened | 9/12/2022 10:30:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 12/13/2022 12:00:00 PM |
Salary | New hire range annual salary is $37,937 - $48,750 with potential growth up to $59,832 |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Beth Richard |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
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Introduction
OUR MISSION
The Maryland Workers' Compensation Commission seeks to secure the equitable and timely administration of the provisions of the Maryland Workers' Compensation law on behalf of its customer, the injured workers, and their employers, by providing an efficient forum for the resolution of individual claims.
OUR VISION
The Workers' Compensation Commission envisions a state wherein injured workers and employers are empowered to create an equitable partnership to facilitate prompt and fair resolution of workers' compensation matters.
ABOUT US
Together we profoundly touch the lives of so many people and have enormous responsibility to the community by fulfilling our mission of securing equitable and timely administration of the law. The Commission continues to provide services to our constituent partners at a level rarely met throughout the United States. The professionalism, work ethic, and technological acumen manifest in our operations allows us to smoothly and effectively manage the challenges which invariably arise. Every division within the agency plays a vital role in keeping us in the forefront nationally.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
· Analyzes, prepares, calculates and processes legal Awards/Orders from the Commissioner’s decisions and legal documents submitted. Processes Subsequent Injury Fund (SIF) orders with minimal assistance and guidance. Addresses inquiries on Commissioner Duty days and in a Commissioner’s absence.
·Examines case documents for legal sufficiency prior to the hearing of a compensation claim. Coordinates the flow of legal documents and information between other divisions within the Commission and a Commissioner. Handles dockets, including but not limited to: reviewing, assembling and breaking down, pre and post data entry, emergency and special request scheduling and postponements.
· Researches and interprets workers’ compensation laws and regulations in order to provide a Commissioner with relevant information needed for the adjudication of workers’ compensation claims. Reviews US mail, interdepartmental mail and email for processing, answers phone, and walk- in requests and inquiries applying to Workers’ Compensation law, regulations and procedures.
· Prepares itinerary, leave requests and expense accounts, schedules appointments, telephone conferences/hearings and meetings for the Commissioner. Performs other duties as assigned.
· This position is responsible for activities relating to the processing of appeals for the Workers’ Compensation Commission in accordance with COMAR 14.09.11.1(a)(b)(c). Coordinates case management and interprets court orders and judicial reviews to ensure documents are filed in a timely manner in accordance with COMAR 14:09.11.1(a) and 14.09.11.3
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Two years of experience in work requiring knowledge of the function, organization, procedures and governing laws and regulations of the Workers’ Compensation Commission.
OR
Six months experience providing paralegal support to a Workers’ Compensation Commissioner in the review, adjudication and processing of contested workers’ compensation claims.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute additional experience in work requiring knowledge of the function, organization, procedures and governing laws and regulations of the Workers’ Compensation Commission on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Paralegal Specialist classifications or Paralegal Specialist specialty codes in the Legal and Kindred field of work involving workers’ compensation claims on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
SELECTION PROCESS
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
If you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via mail or deliver in person. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number (22-003507-0003) on any documentation to ensure timely processing. Submission of a resume is strongly encouraged.
PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION
Completed applications, required documentation, responses to supplemental questions and any required addendums may be mailed to:
Workers' Compensation Commission
Attn: Personnel Division
10 E. Baltimore Street, 7th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21202
The MD State Application Form can be found online.
For more information please email wccpers@wcc.state.md.us.
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
Workers' Compensation Commission is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of WCC that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.