PROGRAM COMPLIANCE OFFICER 1/2/3
About this Job
Office of Workers Compensation
Division: Second Injury Board
Location: East Baton Rouge ParishLouisiana 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
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The Program Compliance Officer 1/2/3 serves a critical role in fulfilling the mission of the Second Injury Board, as outlined in La. R.S. 23:1371.A- to encourage the employment of individuals with a permanent partial disability by protecting employers and insurers from excess liability due to subsequent work-related injuries. PCOs are responsible for evaluating reimbursement claims submitted to the Second Injury Fund (SIF), ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, and making eligibility recommendations to the Board. They also monitor the status of accepted and litigated claims and evaluate settlement requests.
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:- Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.
- Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions.
- Using Data: The ability to collect, analyze, and use data to generate insights and inform decisions.
Minimum Qualifications
- Three years of experience in compliance programs, federal jobs training programs, accounting, auditing, labor relations, workforce development, or administrative services; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR
A bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field. Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Details:
- Review incoming claims for reimbursement, and calculate future exposure and present value of claims on settlement request.
- Assess disability status, employability, and medical prognosis through review of medical records.
- Request and analyze supporting documentation from employers, insurance carriers, and third parties to support recommendations.
- Prepare claims for formal presentation to the Second Injury Board.
- Have effective decision- making and time management skills.
Position Specific Details:
Location: Baton Rouge, La
Appointment Type: Probational / Job Appointment / Promotional / Detail to Special Duty
Career Progression Group: Program Compliance Officer 1, 2, or 3
Please click on the links below to learn more about each job level:
Program Compliance Officer 1
Program Compliance Officer 2
Program Compliance Officer 3
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]
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