Legal Administrative Specialist

• Perform program management functions to plan administer evaluate and improve the Bureaus Workers Compensation program.
• Analyze evaluate and resolve complex Workers Compensation cases involving medical legal regulatory and factual issues throughout the claims lifecycle.
• Provide authoritative guidance and recommendations on Workers Compensation policies procedures case strategy return-to-work and resolution of complex claims.
• Serve as a liaison with the Department of Labors Office of Workers Compensation Programs (OWCP) Department of Commerce Bureau offices contractors medical providers attorneys and other stakeholders.
• Serve as the Lead/Supervisor for Workers Compensation providing technical direction and supervision to staff responsible for administering and managing Workers Compensation activities.

• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• U.S. Citizen.
• Suitable for Federal employment.
• Registered for Selective Service if applicable ().
• Time-in-grade/band requirements must be met by closing date.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• A supervisory probationary period may be required.
• This is a NON-BARGAINING unit position.
• A USA Hire assessment is required. An email will be sent with additional information after you submit your application. You will have 48 hours (2 days) from the closing date of this announcement to complete the assessment.

Specialized Experience: For the GS-13 you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes:

• Planning administering evaluating and coordinating Workers Compensation program activities including case management program operations and implementation of applicable policies and procedures.
• Analyzing and resolving complex Workers Compensation cases involving medical legal factual and regulatory issues and applying Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA) Office of Workers Compensation Programs (OWCP) and related Federal requirements.
• Managing Workers Compensation cases to facilitate appropriate medical treatment rehabilitation return to work or administrative resolution while identifying opportunities to minimize lost work time and unnecessary expenditures.
• Providing technical guidance and recommendations to employees supervisors managers and other specialists regarding Workers Compensation requirements case management return-to-work strategies and resolution of complex claims.
• Reviewing Workers Compensation policies procedures and program practices; identifying operational deficiencies or opportunities for improvement; and developing recommendations to improve program effectiveness and efficiency; and
• Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders including Department of Labor/OWCP human resources officials contractors medical providers attorneys and organizational representatives to resolve complex Workers Compensation issues and support program objectives.

Education: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this Grade Level.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer.

After you submit this application you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement 09/08/2026 to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.