Workers Compensation Assistant 3 - Computations Technician (Hybrid-Remote)

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Introduction

Use your math, computer, and communication skills to ensure disability benefits are paid accurately and in a timely fashion to Wisconsin's injured workers. Apply now to be considered for the Computations Technician vacancy in our Worker's Compensation Division.

The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) offers interesting and meaningful work with an employee-friendly work environment, work-life balance, a casual office environment, flexibility, and many opportunities to grow your skills. The State of Wisconsin offers an exemplary benefits package with over 6 weeks paid time off, excellent insurance options (health, dental, vision, life, and more), a top-notch retirement program, and much more. Apply now to find out why we love to Work for Wisconsin.

It is anticipated that this position will work a blend of remote and in-office work at our downtown Madison location (201 E. Washington Ave.). High speed internet access is required to meet the needs of remote work. Our office is located near a wide variety of restaurants and food carts, live music and events, the farmer's market, B-cycle rentals, lakefront parks, the Capital City bike path, and multiple bus routes.

This recruitment may be used to fill future similar vacancies.

Position Summary

Under general supervision of the Claims Services Supervisor, this position independently:

• Enters correct and complete claim information from injury reports and other documents into the claims information system and takes appropriate action on claims to acquire necessary information.
• Reviews and edits claim information to ensure accuracy.
• Computes disability compensation due in all disputed and litigated cases including the monetary value of compromise agreements and attorney’s fees.
• Computes benefits for dependents of deceased workers and workers that are permanently totally disabled.
• Computes LIRC interest and court interest payments and corresponds with insurance carriers and self-insured employers when additional information is needed.
• Computes Social Security Disability benefit offsets.
• Acts as a subject matter expert on complex benefit computations for internal WC staff, Administrative Law Judges, and external stake holders including insurance carriers, claimants, and attorneys.

To learn more about this position, view the full position description.

Salary Information

Starting pay is $22.13 per hour, plus excellent benefits.

The classification title for this position is Workers Compensation Assistant 3 (schedule 02, range 12). A 12-month probationary period will be required. This position is not represented in a collective bargaining unit and is non- exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Pay will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan in effect at the time of appointment. Starting pay may vary for current state employees.

Job Details

We consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Finalists for this position may be required to allow DWD to conduct a background check or other checks to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled. For positions with access to sensitive federal tax information, FBI fingerprinting may also be required.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e. a US citizen or national or a lawful permanent resident) at the time of appointment. DWD does not sponsor visas and is not an eligible OPT employer for those with F1 visas. This is not a contract position. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.

Qualified veterans with a 30% or more service-connected disability are eligible for non-competitive appointment to permanent positions in classified civil service under s 230.275 WI Stats. Ask the HR contact listed in this announcement for information on how to apply under this provision.

Qualifications

Qualifications marked with an asterisk (*) below will be evaluated in the first step of the selection process. Additional qualifications may be evaluated in subsequent steps.

Minimally qualified applicants will have the following required qualifications:

• Communicating with customers to resolve issues or make decisions (sample roles: bank teller, customer service representative, claims agent, office assistant, teacher or education assistant, restaurant server, retail associate, or similar);
• Reviewing files, forms, data, or other information to identify issues or make decisions (e.g., deadlines met, missing information, eligibility criteria met, or similar).
• Using basic computer software (e.g., word processing, data entry, email, or similar).
• Organizing and prioritizing tasks.

Well-qualified applicants will also have any of the following preferred qualifications:

• Performing mathematical calculations in a business setting (e.g., financial, accounting, payroll, etc.).
• Interpreting and applying the Wisconsin Worker's Compensation Act.
• Working in a worker's compensation, insurance, legal, or similar environment.
• Explaining technical information to external customers.

How To Apply

 
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If you have questions regarding this position or this recruitment (e.g., projected start date, application status, etc.) please email [email protected] or call 608-405-4240.

Please note that once you submit your application, you will not be able to update your materials.

What happens next? A panel will review your application materials to determine your eligibility for further consideration in the selection process. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process, which is typically a virtual interview.

DWD is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

Deadline to Apply

Application materials must be submitted by 11:59 PM (central standard time) on Thursday, September 14th, 2023.