Job details

Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Work type: Onsite
Compensation: $21,840 - $37,440/yr
Posted: today
Apply on: governmentjobs.com

About this role

About the Department

Office of Workers Compensation
Division: Hearings District 5
Location: East Baton Rouge Parish

Louisiana Works transforms lives and drives prosperity by putting people at the center of everything we do. We provide one seamless door where individualized solutions create new possibilities, proving that when government works for people, Louisiana works for everyone.

Learn more about Louisiana Works!

The Administrative Coordinator will provide administrative and legal secretarial support for the office of Workers' Compensation Judge and to act as liaison with the public concerning administrative and minor legal matters, requiring a working knowledge of Workers' Compensation procedural rules and statutes.

The Office of Workers’ Compensation Administration (OWCA) in Louisiana oversees the enforcement and administration of workers’ compensation laws, aiming to support early return-to-work efforts and improve workplace safety. The department manages disputed claims, conducts hearings, reviews medical treatment disputes, and investigates fraud through collaborative efforts like the GAME ON task force.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:
•Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
•Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
•Focusing on Customers: The ability to understand and meet the needs, preferences, and experiences of internal and external customers.

Position Duties

No experience or training is required.

Minimum Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Other Qualifications

Job Details:

Assembles records and exhibits in a form acceptable to each Court of Appeals.
Monitors appeals and insures that estimated appeal costs are paid in a timely manner. Is authorized on behalf of the State to file a Rule to Show Cause before the Workers' Compensation Judge why appeals should not be dismissed for failure to pay estimated appeal costs in a timely manner.
Process inquiries concerning complex Workers' Compensation issues and communicates via telephone, in person and in writing a wide variety of information concerning the Workers' Compensation hearing procedure to entities including but not limited to parties, attorneys, insurance representatives, governmental bodies, congressional and legislative personnel and their constituents.
Monitors requisitioning of office supplies and equipment
Reviews Request for Approval of Compromise or Lump Sum settlements and recommends approval or rejection to Workers' Compensation Judge.

Position-Specific Details:
Location: Baton Rouge, La
Appointment Type: Probational / Job Appointment / Promotional / Detail to Special Duty

Career Progression Group: Administrative Coordinator 1, Administrative Coordinator 2, Administrative Coordinator 3, or Administrative Coordinator 4

Please click on the links below to learn more about each job level:
ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR 1
ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR 2
ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR 3
ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR 4

How to Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their applications to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

All applicants selected for employment must submit to drug screening and a background check.

Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Kedrick Kennedy
[email protected]

The Louisiana Works is an equal employment opportunity employer and SAME agency that serves as a model employer for the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities • TDD# 800-259-515

Benefits

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
Mardi Gras,
Good Friday,
Memorial Day,
Independence Day,
Labor Day,
Veteran's Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

Supplemental Questions

01

Do you have experience with processing checks?

Yes
No

02

Do you have experience with case management?

Yes
No

03

Accepting Direction - How well do you accept guidance, follow instructions, and adjust when given feedback?

I resist direction, ignore feedback, and need reminders to complete tasks.
I follow direction with reminders and often need clarification or support.
I follow direction reliably, adjust to feedback, and complete tasks on time.
I adapt quickly, follow through, and help others adjust as needed.

04

Accepting Direction - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience.

05

Communicating Effectively - How well do you share information and ideas in ways that others can understand, relate to, and act on?

I communicate unclearly, use poor tone, and ignore the audience.
I share main ideas clearly and adapt to the audience when reminded.
I communicate clearly, listen actively, and explain complex ideas well.
I craft messages that connect, inspire, and drive action across audiences.

06

Communicating Effectively - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience.

07

Focusing on Customers - How well do you understand and meet the needs of internal or external customers?

I struggle to understand customer needs, provide clear information, or resolve issues.
I respond to customer needs with some support and build basic working relationships.
I understand customer needs, communicate clearly, and deliver timely, reliable service.
I anticipate customer needs, build trust, and deliver personalized, proactive service.

08

Focusing on Customers - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience.

Required Question

Agency Information

EmployerState of LouisianaAddress 1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802 Phone(866) 783-5462
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

About State of Louisiana

State of Louisiana

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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