Workers Compensation Specialist (Workers Compensation Specialist)

Department of Justice

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

• Serves as the initial point of contact for all Office of Workers' Compensation Program (OWCP) claims submitted from the field. Provides technical advice and assistance to managers and claimants Bureau-wide on the full range of OWCP issues. Explains rules and procedures to claimants to help them understand their full rights, options, and obligations. Consults with Staffing, Labor/Employee Relations, Equal Employment Opportunity Specialists, Centralized Workers' Compensation Unit's medical advisor, claimants' physicians, and Department of Labor (DOL) personnel to develop a comprehensive and/or integrated approach for addressing/resolving case issues. Reviews new claims to determine nature of claim and adherence to current guidelines, regulations, and polices. Performs extensive research and fact-finding, analysis of results and application of appropriate regulations, policies and appeals board decisions in preparing documents. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and is performed on a regular and recurring basis.

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