Workers' Compensation Consultant - Santa Clara County, CA, United States - Department of Industrial Relations

Department of Industrial Relations

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Santa Clara County, CA, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Under the general direction of the Presiding Workers' Compensation Judge and the Supervising Workers' Compensation Consultant, the Workers' Compensation Consultant (WCC) assists parties, whether represented by counsel or not, by providing general public information concerning workers' compensation benefits and procedures.

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR 249.3

Willing to consider a Workers' Compensation Assistant.

You will find additional information about the job in the
Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

This position is located:
224 Airport Parkway, Suite 600
San Jose, CA

The incumbent will work 40 hours per week in an office setting equipped with standard office equipment. Air conditioned, in a high-rise building with elevator access, cubicle with natural and artificial lighting.

Once formal training has concluded, part time telework may be offered upon approval by the supervisor and consistent with DIR's Telework Policy.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION CONSULTANT
WORKERS' COMPENSATION ASSISTANT

Additional Documents

Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC432391

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Position #(s):

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Working Title:

Information & Assistance Officer

Classification:

WORKERS' COMPENSATION CONSULTANT

$6, $7,847.00

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Shall Consider:

WORKERS' COMPENSATION ASSISTANT
- $3, $5,916.00

# of Positions:

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Work Location:

Santa Clara County

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Telework:

Hybrid

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Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time
Department Information

The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) was established in 1927.

Its mission is to improve working conditions for California's wage earners and to advance opportunities for profitable employment in California.

DIR administers and enforces laws governing wages, workplace safety and health, apprenticeship training programs, and medical care and other benefits for injured workers.

Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Title of this position in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section located on the first page of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 67- Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (cert, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the "Explanations" section located on the first page of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 67- Remove and do not submit the "Equal Employment Opportunity" questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.

This page is for examination use only.

Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information.

Special Requirements

Application Instructions

Final Filing Date: 5/30/2024

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Who May Apply

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
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How To Apply
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Address for Mailing Application Packages
Department of Industrial Relations

Attn: Certifications Unit

-2180 Harvard Street Suite 160

Sacramento, CA 95815

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
Department of Industrial Relations
-2180 Harvard Street Suite 160

Sacramento, CA 95815

-08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview.

The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications
Knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of the California Workers' Compensation System and Appeals Board.

Knowledge of Workers' Compensation Laws of California (Labor Code), regulations, and leading court decisions relating to workers' compensation coverage, insurance, rights to benefits, rules of practice.
Knowledge of Workers' compensation claims adjusting.
Knowledge of the schedule of rating of permanent impairment under the American Medical Association (AMA) Guides, 5th edition.
Knowledge of medical and anatomical terminology; Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule (MTUS) or other evidencedbased medical treatment guidelines.
Knowledge of forms used at the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board.
Knowledge of the purpose of the Workers' compensation Appeals Board and Division of Workers' Compensation.
Collecting, analyzing, and organizing documents and information.
Time management including assignment completion and attention to details.