Workers Compensation Examiner (NY HELPS), WCB Items #4142 Position Available In Schenectady, New York

Basics Schedule Location Job Specifics How to Apply Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the

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Program. NY HELP Yes The agency in which the vacancy exists. Agency Workers’ Compensation Board The job title for the vacancy. Title Workers’ Compensation Examiner (NY HELPS), WCB Items #4142 The job title for the vacancy. Occupational Category No Preference The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit. Salary Grade 14 The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned. Bargaining Unit ASU – Administrative Services Unit (CSEA) The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy. Salary Range From $56506 to $68630 Annually Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. ‘Provisional’ means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. ‘Competitive class’ indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. ‘Non-competitive class’ indicates that the applicant’s qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. ‘Exempt class’ indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. ‘Labor class’ requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 0% This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time. Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy’s shift can start. From 8:30 AM The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy’s shift can end. To 4:30 PM If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? Yes The county in which the vacancy is located. County Schenectady The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address Office of Compliance and Litigation, Judgement 328 State Street The city where the vacancy is located. City Schenectady The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). State NY The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code 12305 The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Under the direction of the Senior Workers Compensation Examiner, Examiner’s duties will include but not be limited to: preparing and processing judgments for filing in the appropriate county; researching internal and public records for corporate officers, searching the CIS system for the appropriate judges’ decisions and tracking decisions on appeal, responding to correspondence and inquiries from employers and their representatives regarding the judgments filed and related matters concerning employers’ records; answering phone inquiries via the Verizon System in a professional, courteous and knowledgeable manner, daily monitoring Judgment Unit shared mailbox, answering, distributing, and assigning correspondence received by email or fax, reviewing reports, maintaining pertinent information in the Bureau of Compliance’s Insurance Compliance System; assisting in the processing of legal documents for filing when necessary. The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the

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Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making permanent non-competitive appointments and the official probationary period will begin. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under

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will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a

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title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must have: Either 1. Three years of full-time experience in a position where your primary responsibilities included extensive in-person or telephone customer service experience with the general public resolving customer’s issues and/or problems; explaining programs/services, policies, or procedures; reconciling accounts; or experience examining, investigating, processing, or adjusting insurance claims; or responding to technical questions from policyholders or claimants; Or 2. An associate’s degree and two years of full-time experience described in #1; Or 3. A bachelor’s degree and one year of full-time experience described in #1 55 B/C

QUALIFICATIONS

Individuals certified eligible for the 55b/c program under the Governor’s Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to Section 55b/c of the Civil Service Law will also be considered. To be considered, you must meet the minimum qualifications and provide a copy of your letter of eligibility with your response.

COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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SERVICE LIST APPOINTMENT

Candidates must be reachable on the appropriate Civil Service eligible list.

TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must have one year permanent or 55 b/c service in a title designated as appropriate for transfer in accordance with 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Additional comments regarding the vacancy.

Additional Comments Please Note:

This position requires both in-office and remote work. A hybrid telecommuting schedule can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview. We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including: Holiday & Paid Time Off

• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.
• Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.
• Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff. Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost. Additional Benefits
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).
• NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only).
• Eligibility for various life insurance options.
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Program
• Flexible Spending Program, which allows employees to set aside pre-tax payroll deductions for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. The Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) is an equal opportunity employer. The Board does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. The Board is dedicated to eliminating injustices and ensuring diversity in our workforce so we can better serve our staff and create a space where all feel safe to be themselves. To help meet those goals, we encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply. We are looking for candidates who are committed to working in and contributing to an environment that fosters a sense of belonging, as well as inclusion, and celebrates people of all backgrounds, identities, experiences, and perspectives. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process. If you have a disability or special need that requires a reasonable accommodation, please send a request to officeofgeneralcounsel@wcb.ny.gov. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Recruitment Unit The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax 518-486-6364 Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address HRM@WCB.NY.GOV Address The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street Human Resources Management 328 State Street The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Schenectady The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 12305 Instructions for potential applicants. Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should send a letter of interest and resume which lists your actual Civil Service title, salary grade and specific verifiable information as to how you meet the minimum qualifications to be eligible to apply for this position. Please send your application to HRM@WCB.ny.gov (email applications are preferred). It is important that you reference the WCB Item #4142 in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. (Please do not reference the Vacancy ID No.)