Workers' Compensation Program Manager - Irvine, United States - Orange County Fire Authority

Orange County Fire Authority

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Irvine, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

DESCRIPTION:

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Responsible for actively executing established risk management programs and strategies aimed at creating a wellrounded and proactive culture of risk assessment, management, and prevention
Able to recommend developments, implementations, and procedures that minimize OCFA risk
Able to ensure compliance with OCFA policies that relate to insurance and risk management
Able to exhibit the highest level of professionalism, provides exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers, possesses excellent communication and problemsolving skills, and the ability to exercise sound judgment on highly complex issues
Able to demonstrate political awareness, attention to detail, organization, and the ability to communicate at all levels of the OCFA effectively

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ABOUT THE ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY:

The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is a regional fire service agency that provides emergency response to 23 cities and all unincorporated areas of Orange County. We are dedicated to making the communities we service a safer place to live, work and play through our steadfast commitment to excellence.
The Human Resources Department is committed to a work environment, free of harassment and discrimination where employees can look forward to coming to work each day. Our department consists of dedicated individuals working in Risk Management, Employee Relations, Benefits and Classification & Compensation, and Recruitment & Selection. Through the highest level of collaboration and support, our sections provide superior service to our internal and external customers.

Tentative Schedule of Events:

Panel Interview
Week of June 3, 202
Selection Interview
Week of June 10, 2024

DEFINITION

Under general direction, performs professional level analysis and administration of the Authority's workers' compensation programs and related activities; ensures program compliance with statutory requirements for workers' compensation benefits for covered Authority employees and volunteers; oversees the Authority's thirdparty administrator in the administration of statutory workers' compensation benefits; ensures compliance with state Self-Insurance Plan Regulations; serves as a professional level resource to the Risk Manager and other Authority management; and performs related duties, as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general direction from the Risk Manager. Exercises direct or general supervision over technical and/or administrative staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is a specialized professional classification performing the full range of workers' compensation analysis and administration assignments. Incumbents at this level perform routine to complex professional duties in support of the Authority's workers' compensation programs, processes, and systems including responsible and difficult claims analysis and the development of sound recommendations related to litigated matters. Considerable independent judgment is used to make decisions in carrying out assignments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

To review the essential functions of this position, please use the link below.
Workers' Compensation Program Manager

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
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Education:
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in risk management, public or business administration or a closely related field.
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Experience:Minimum of four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in the administration of workers' compensation activities of a self-insured program including some experience in a public agency setting.

Licenses and Certifications

Possession of, or ability to obtain within one (1) year of appointment, Self-Insurance Administrator (SIA) Certification, issued by the State of California, Department of Industrial Relations.
Possession of or the ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license upon appointment.

Highly Desired Qualification

Possession of a Workers' Compensation Claims Professional (WCCP) Certification.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

To review the knowledge, skills, and abilities of this position, please use the link below.
Workers' Compensation Program Manager

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer, and to operate a motor vehicle to visit various Authority and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Standing in and walking between work areas is frequently required. Finger dexterity is needed to acces