Workers' Compensation Program Manager
Company: Orange County Fire Authority
Location: Irvine
Posted on: April 22, 2024
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Job Description:
DESCRIPTION
ABOUT THE POSITION: -The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) Human
Resources Department is searching for a highly effective Workers'
Compensation Program Manager to join our team! The ideal candidate
will be: -
ABOUT THE ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY: -The Orange County Fire
Authority (OCFA) is a regional fire service agency that provides
emergency response to 23 cities and all unincorporated areas of
Orange County. We are dedicated to making the communities we
service a safer place to live, work and play through our steadfast
commitment to excellence. - -The Human Resources Department is
committed to a work environment, free of harassment and
discrimination where employees can look forward to coming to work
each day. Our department consists of dedicated individuals working
in Risk Management, Employee Relations, Benefits and Classification
& Compensation, and Recruitment & Selection. Through the highest
level of collaboration and support, our sections provide superior
service to our internal and external customers.
-Tentative Schedule of Events: - -
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
To review the essential functions of this position, please use the
link below.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and ExperienceAny combination of training and experience
that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is
qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications
would be: -Education: -Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in risk
management, public or business administration or a closely related
field.
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Experience: -Minimum of four (4) years of increasingly responsible
experience in the administration of workers' compensation
activities of a self-insured program including some experience in a
public agency setting. - -Licenses and CertificationsPossession of,
or ability to obtain within one (1) year of appointment,
Self-Insurance Administrator (SIA) Certification, issued by the
State of California, Department of Industrial Relations. -
-Possession of or the ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid
California driver's license upon appointment. -
This classification is subject to enrollment in the California DMV
Pull Notice Program, which periodically provides Risk Management
with the incumbent's Driver License record and status. -Highly
Desired Qualification -Possession of a Workers' Compensation Claims
Professional (WCCP) Certification. -KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND
ABILITIES -To review the knowledge, skills, and abilities of this
position, please use the link below. -
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PHYSICAL DEMANDS -Must possess mobility to work in a standard
office setting and use standard office equipment, including a
computer, and to operate a motor vehicle to visit various Authority
and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer
screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over
the telephone. Standing in and walking between work areas is
frequently required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter,
and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to
operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification
frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and reach to perform assigned
duties, as well as push and pull drawers open and closed to
retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability
to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 10
pounds. -ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS -Employees work in an office
environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature
conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical
substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public
and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing
departmental policies and procedures.
SELECTION PROCEDURE -Selection Procedure DefinedThe definition of
selection procedure shall mean a test or serious of tests used to
measure applicant's ability to perform the duties of a class or
position, to rank applicants on an Eligible List, and to appoint
Eligibles to vacant positions. Note: Eligibles who are not selected
for hire are retained on the Eligible List for future consideration
until the expiration or abolishment of the Eligible List. -Initial
Selection ReviewHuman Resources reviews all initial application
materials to identify qualified applicants. Applicants meeting
minimum qualifications will be invited to the first phase of the
recruitment process. The OCFA reserves the right to refer only the
better qualified applicants if the number of applicants is high. If
the number of applicants is high, the review process may include a
secondary screening (by a panel of job knowledge experts) of the
applications and/or supplemental questionnaires in which the better
qualified applicants are referred to the next phase of the
recruitment process. Because recruitment processes vary, applicants
are advised to thoroughly review the job announcement before
submitting their online application materials. -TestingTesting for
this position or any other position may include, but is not limited
to the following: written exam, practical exam, panel interview,
physical ability test, assessment center, oral presentation,
project assignment, etc. If a revision is made to a testing
component during a recruitment process, the assigned recruiter will
notify by email all affected applicants. -Americans With
Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, anyone who
needs an ADA accommodation for the purposes of employment testing
should contact Brad Stephens, Senior Human Resources Analyst at no
later than 72 hours prior to the need for an accommodation.
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Recruitment and Selection Process and Requirements -
All recruitment and selection processes and requirements will be
held in accordance with the OCFA's Merit and Selection Rules, which
are available for review at .
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Eligible List -
Placement on the Eligible List will be established based on
successful completion of all recruitment process components. The
Eligible List will remain in effect for a period of one (1) year
from the date of establishment or until all names on the list are
exhausted. The Eligible List may be extended or abolished at the
discretion of the Assistant Chief of Human Resources / Human
Resources Director.
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Withdrawing from the Recruitment Process -
If an applicant chooses to withdraw from this recruitment process,
he/she is required to submit an email notification to Brad
Stephens, Senior Human Resources Analyst at requesting a withdrawal
from the process. The email to the recruiter must include the
applicant's current phone number.
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Questions -
All questions regarding this position should be directed to Brad
Stephens, Senior Human Resources Analyst at .
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Note -
The provisions of this publication do not constitute an express or
implied contract. Any provision in this publication may be modified
or revoked without notice.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
The Orange County Fire Authority is an Equal Employment Opportunity
Employer.
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