New York State Workers' Compensation Board · 1 day ago
Assistant Workers' Compensation Examiner (NY Helps), WCB Item #231
Schenectady, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$43K/yr - $52K/yr
1+ years expThe New York State Workers' Compensation Board is responsible for overseeing workers' compensation claims and ensuring compliance with relevant laws. They are seeking an Assistant Workers' Compensation Examiner to assist in analyzing work requests, updating case files, and scheduling hearings, all while demonstrating knowledge of Workers' Compensation Law and procedures.
GovernmentLegalNon ProfitOffice Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Analyzing work requests to update or correct information in the case file, updating hearing records appropriately
Utilizing CIS to create itinerary, enter calendar exceptions, and adjust the calendar, using excel to create and maintain itinerary
Entering exception dates for parties in CIS
Demonstrating a good knowledge of Workers' Compensation Law, rules, and theHub procedures
Scheduling Disability and Discrimination Cases in accordance with theHub procedures
Utilizing excel to track and monitor assigned interpreter requests
Communicating effectively with vendors and the Language Access Coordinator
Working with the Senior Law Judge to balance calendars annually
No travel required
Qualification
Required
Candidates must have a High school diploma or GED AND one year of full-time general office experience
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
Candidates must be reachable on the appropriate Civil Service eligible list
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
Benefits
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.
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.
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.
Company
New York State Workers' Compensation Board
The NYS Workers’ Compensation Board is a state agency that oversees three types of insurance for workers: workers’ compensation, disability benefits, and Paid Family Leave.
501-1000 employees
Funding
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