Program Compliance Officer 1/2/3
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Job Location:
Baton Rouge, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 2922 - 5734
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About this Job
Program Compliance Officer 1/2/3
Office of Workers Compensation
Division: OWC/Second Injury Board
Location: Baton Rouge La
Announcement: PCO123-25CM
Office of Workers Compensation
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. The OWCA also provides OSHA consultation services to high-risk industries while Records management maintains detailed records and reporting systems including electronic submissions of injury reports. Additionally OWCA conducts financial audits and ensures compliance among self-insured employers and insurance carriers.
TheProgram Compliance Officer (PCO) serves a critical role in fulfilling the mission of the Second Injury Board. This position encourages the employment of individuals with a permanent partial disability by protecting employers and insurers from excess liability due to subsequent work-related injuries.
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:- Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.
- Displaying Expertise:The ability to exhibit specialized skills or knowledge gained from experience or training.
- Using Data: The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action.
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 bachelors 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 Duties:
- Request and analyze supporting documentation from employers insurance carriers and third parties.
- Conduct research on medical conditions workers compensation law and case precedents to support eligibility recommendations.
- Assess disability status employability and medical prognosis through review of medical records.
- Prepare claims for formal presentation to the Second Injury Board.
- Provide administrative staff with monthly listings for notification letters to be mailed for pending decisions and the final recommendation from the board.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a Probational or a Job Appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a Promotion (open to all statewide classified and agency-wide permanent status employees); or by Detail to Special Duty. Current permanent status classified employees may be required to accept a Probational appointment if selected. If filled as a Job Appointment there is a possibility that this position may be converted to a Probational Appointment should funding become available.
Career Progression: It may be filled as a Program Compliance Officer 1 2 or 3 at which the vacancy is filled and will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position is an opportunity to advance within this job series. The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant.
Please click on the links below to learn more about each job level:
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score or assessment is required 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). ResumesWILL 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.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Connie Muse
The Louisiana Workforce Commission is an equal employment opportunity employer and SAMEagency 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#
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Public Health
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