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Company Name : US Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs
Location : Salt Lake City, UT
Position : Supervisory Workers’ Compensation Claims Examiner

Job Description : Duties

This position will serve as a Unit supervisor for the Division of Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation (DEEOIC) administering the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act(EEOICPA). The incumbent will be responsible for leading, managing, and directing a staff of subordinate employees that are developing and adjudicating new claims for benefits, managing ongoing claims, authorizing and paying medical and compensation benefits to injured workers and survivors.
Relocation/PCS funds are not authorized.
This position is 100% telework eligible.
Salary posted reflects nationwide locality pay range. Once the selection has been made, the salary will be set per the selectee’s home worksite.
Major Duties of this position includes but are not limited to:

Applies extensive knowledge, expertise, and experience in their specialized field of workers’ compensation as well as knowledge and expertise in human resources policies and procedures sufficient to manage staff employed within the assigned Unit.
Plans, leads, and directs claims adjudication activities and performance of a Unit and is held accountable to Agency management for all aspects in the process for that Unit. Each Unit is responsible for receiving, reviewing, examining, developing, preparing, adjudicating, and/or maintaining claims under EEOICPA, which are frequently highly complex and controversial in nature.
Manages the timeliness, quantity, and quality of work and service performed within the Unit – ensuring efficient and economical work operations within the Adjudicatory and/or District Office in order to provide prompt, professional service to the public. Ensures subordinates are researching, examining, and studying evidence in claim files as well as identifying and analyzing complex questions of fact or law.
Responsible for the interpretation and implementation of OWCP policies and procedures in regards to claims processing. Provides seasoned policy guidance, assistance, and direction to subordinate staff in order to resolve novel or precedent-setting issues, controversial interpretations of the law, and peculiar medical phenomena.
Continuously monitors workload reports to ensure the Unit’s performance meets their division and OWCP operational performance goals.
Provides sound counsel and authoritative recommendations to management on matters regarding claims authorizations, adjudications, and/or recommended decisions on a broad scope of highly complex and delicate cases. Participates as a member of the Adjudicatory and/or District Office management team planning workload requirements, advising on short- and long-range strategic planning efforts, policy matters, and in administering claims work in the Adjudicatory and/or District Office to ensure the effective accomplishment of critical Program goals.
Performs the full range of personnel management responsibilities to include, but not limited to, the following: assigns work to subordinates by considering the level of difficulty of the assignments, employees’ experience and abilities.
Recommends promotions and reassignments of subordinate employees; resolves complaints from subordinates or refers unresolved complaints to a higher-level authority; effects disciplinary measures, as appropriate, or recommends action in more serious cases to a higher-level authority; and identifies training needs and may participate in training efforts of the Adjudicatory and/or District Office.
Approves requests for both annual and sick leave; interviews and selects candidates applying for positions within the Unit; processes leave requests and certifies timesheets – taking action to prevent unauthorized hours of work in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA); and responds and processes requests for reasonable accommodation, ergonomic assessments, and telework received from staff.

Requirements
Conditions of Employment

Must be at least 16 years old and a U.S. Citizen.
Appointment to this position may require a background investigation.
Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.
Requires supervisory probationary period if requirement has not been met.

Applicants must meet all legal and regulatory requirements. Reference the “Required Documents” section for additional requirements.
You may not be aware, but in the regulations for agency ethics programs, there are requirements for supervisors. Section 2638.103 of Title 5 of the CFR states:
Every supervisor in the executive branch has a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. It is imperative that supervisors serve as models of ethical behavior for subordinates. Supervisors have a responsibility to help ensure that subordinates are aware of their ethical obligations under the Standards of Conduct and that subordinates know how to contact agency ethics officials. Supervisors are also responsible for working with agency ethics officials to help resolve conflicts of interests and enforce government ethics laws and regulations, including those requiring certain employees to file financial disclosure reports. In addition, supervisors are responsible, when requested, for assisting agency ethics officials in evaluating potential conflicts of interest and identifying positions subject to financial disclosure requirements.
Notification Concerning COVID-19 Vaccinations. As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal executive branch employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee’s duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and to submit documentation of proof of vaccination or to be in the process of requesting an exception to the vaccination requirement before appointment or onboarding with the agency. The agency will provide additional information regarding which forms of documentation can be accepted and how you can request to be considered for a legally required exception from this requirement.
Currently, implementation and enforcement of Executive Order 14043 has been suspended pursuant to an injunction pending further litigation.

Qualifications

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE.
Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-12, in the Federal Service demonstrating an extensive knowledge, expertise, and experience of claims administration in order to supervise the processing, adjudication, and response of workers’ compensation claims and inquiries.
Examples of specialized experience must include majority of the following:

Managing, leading, and directing a unit of employees administering claims adjudication functions;

Providing guidance and direction on compensable medical services and treatment claims utilizing statutes, regulations, precedents, and guides;

Analyzing programs in order to identify and resolve problems;

Issuing recommended or final decisions on contested and controversial claims;

Developing policies and procedures to be utilized throughout an organization.

Education

There is no educational substitution for this position.

Additional information

Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf, blind, or have speech disabilities, please dial 711 to access telecommunications relay services.
DOL seeks to attract and retain a high-performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse customers we serve. DOL fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility, and fairness so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.
Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION, FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be evaluated against the evaluation factors below and will be placed into a category based on your vacancy question responses.
Categories
Category A – Meets the basic qualification requirements for the vacancy and has successful experience in the same or similar job that has demonstrated superior proficiency in applying critical competencies required by this position to work of increased levels of difficulty and complexity.
Category B – Meets the basic qualification requirements for the vacancy and demonstrates satisfactory proficiency in the critical competencies required by this position.
Category C – Meets the specialized experience described in the minimum qualifications requirements section of this announcement and demonstrates proficiency in the basic competencies.
Evaluation Factors (Competencies) – All qualified applicants will be evaluated on the following key competencies:
Technical Competence – Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one’s job; sufficient knowledge to serve as the technical authority in examining evidence and requests for compensable medical services and treatments for a wide-range of occupational illnesses covered by the Office of Workers’ Compensation Program Acts.
Problem Solving – Identifies and analyzes problems; uses sound reasoning to arrive at conclusions; finds alternative solutions to complex problems; distinguishes between relevant and irrelevant information to make logical judgments
Leadership Effectiveness – Makes sound and well-informed decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, in order to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.
Written Communication – Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.
The information you provide on your resume may be verified by a review of your work experience, employment start/end dates/hours worked and/or education, by checking references and through other means (ex. interview). The examining Office of Human Resources (OHR) makes the final determination concerning applicant ratings. Your resume MUST provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses to the vacancy questions. If not, the OHR may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the level of competency indicated by the content of your resume. Your evaluation may also include a review by a Human Resources Specialist or panel and may include other assessments (ex. interview, panel review, written test, writing sample, etc.)
INFORMATION FOR ICTAP/CTAP ELIGIBLE(S) ONLY: If you are eligible for special priority selection under ICTAP/CTAP, you must be well-qualified for the position to receive consideration. ICTAP/CTAP eligible(s) who are placed into Category B or higher will be considered “well-qualified.” Be sure to review DOL Account Eligibility Questions #24 to reflect that you are applying as an ICTAP or CTAP eligible and submit supporting documentation. Click Application of Veterans Preference for Category Rating Jobs for more information.

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Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have – whether you’re a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you’re eligible under their policies.

The following documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the vacancy closing date. You are not required to submit a document if it does not apply to you. Warning: If you submit a document using the same document title, the 2nd submission will OVERWRITE the 1st submission. Also, do not upload password-protected documents.

– Resumes are required – provide a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one from your profile. To receive full consideration for relevant and specialized experience, please list the month, year, and the number of work hours worked for the experience listed on your resume. We also suggest that you preview the vacancy questions, and confirm that your resume supports your question responses.

Veterans Documents (if applicable): To be considered as a 5-point preference eligible, you must submit a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD214. Your DD-214 must show the type of discharge and dates of active duty. To claim 10-point preference, you must submit a copy of your DD214; an Application for 10-point Veteran’s Preference, SF15; and the proof of entitlement of this preference which is normally an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs certifying to the present existence of the service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of your disability. (For active duty service members expecting honorable or general discharge or release within 120 days, click Active Duty). Without this documentation, you will not receive veteran’s preference. For more information, go to https://www.fedshirevets.gov.

Displaced Employee Placement Documents – Only required if requesting priority consideration under CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.

Cover Letters are not mandatory and will not be used to verify experience, but may be submitted. Applicants selected for employment who are not current DOL employees will be required to provide proof of citizenship, and the E-Verify system will be used to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, including submission of the required documentation specified in the “Required Documents” section.
Follow the steps below to apply. Your application and ALL required supplemental documents MUST be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time (ET) on the vacancy closing date to receive consideration. Paper applications and supplemental documents submitted in any other manner without prior approval from the vacancy contact will not be considered. Click here for information on Reasonable Accommodations.
SAVE your information before the 30 MINUTE TIMEOUT! For help, go to USAJOBS Help Center.
STEP 1 – Create USAJOBS Account on www.usajobs.gov, including Resume and Saved Documents Your resume must provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses to the self-assessment vacancy questions. If not, HR may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the competency indicated by resume content. FOR EACH EMPLOYMENT PERIOD, include: start/end month & year and note full-time or part-time (if part-time, include # of hours worked per week); otherwise, your application may be considered incomplete.
STEP 2 – Complete the 1st part of the application process (USAJOBS) Once you have identified a job on USAJOBS that you wish to apply for, click on the title and click the “Apply” button. For questions about the vacancy, contact the Agency Contact at the bottom of the announcement. Click “Start Application” and proceed through the 5 steps noted at the top of the USAJOBS page. You will be able to select a resume and documents from your USAJOBS Account that you can submit as a package as part of your DOL application. At Step 5, click “Continue to Agency Site”.
STEP 3 – Complete the 2nd part of the application process (DOL) On the Department of Labor (DOL) page, create a DOL Account if you have not already and click “APPLY TO THIS VACANCY”. Continue through the 7 progress steps indicated by circles at the top of the DOL page. The 3rd progress step is where you answer the vacancy specific questions. The 4th progress step “Documents” is where you submit required documents (only if applicable to you) specified in the “Required Documents” section of this vacancy. If you submit a document using the same document title, the 2nd submission will OVERWRITE the 1st submission.
STEP 4 – On the “Review and Submit” step, click “Submit Application” The last “Confirmation” step will turn green noting that your application was submitted successfully.
STEP 5 – Edit Application as needed by 11:59 pm ET of Closing Date by returning to USAJOBS, clicking the vacancy, then “Update Application”.

Agency contact information
Monique C. Smith

Phone
215-861-5098
TDD
711
Fax
215-861-5096
Email
Smith.Monique.C@dol.gov

Address

Labor, Ofc of Workers’ Compensation Programs

OHR Philadelphia Service Center

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106

United States

Next steps

Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and refer candidates for selection consideration. Candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome. A selection is expected to be made within 30 calendar days from the issuance date of the certificate.
For instructions on how to check the status of your application, go to: USAJOBS Help Guide.
USAJOBS will no longer send status email notifications. You can check your application status in the TAS by logging into USAJOBS and in the Applicant Dashboard, click the hiring agency Talent Acquisition System (TAS). If the TAS does not provide application tracking information, contact the agency point of contact on the job announcement.

Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Reasonable accommodation policy
Financial suitability
Selective Service
New employee probationary period
Signature and false statements
Privacy Act
Social security number request

Required Documents

The following documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the vacancy closing date. You are not required to submit a document if it does not apply to you. Warning: If you submit a document using the same document title, the 2nd submission will OVERWRITE the 1st submission. Also, do not upload password-protected documents.

– Resumes are required – provide a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one from your profile. To receive full consideration for relevant and specialized experience, please list the month, year, and the number of work hours worked for the experience listed on your resume. We also suggest that you preview the vacancy questions, and confirm that your resume supports your question responses.

Veterans Documents (if applicable): To be considered as a 5-point preference eligible, you must submit a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD214. Your DD-214 must show the type of discharge and dates of active duty. To claim 10-point preference, you must submit a copy of your DD214; an Application for 10-point Veteran’s Preference, SF15; and the proof of entitlement of this preference which is normally an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs certifying to the present existence of the service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of your disability. (For active duty service members expecting honorable or general discharge or release within 120 days, click Active Duty). Without this documentation, you will not receive veteran’s preference. For more information, go to https://www.fedshirevets.gov.

Displaced Employee Placement Documents – Only required if requesting priority consideration under CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.

Cover Letters are not mandatory and will not be used to verify experience, but may be submitted. Applicants selected for employment who are not current DOL employees will be required to provide proof of citizenship, and the E-Verify system will be used to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires.

Help
This job is open to

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a “surplus” or “displaced” employee.

The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency
All U.S. Citizens; ICTAP and CTAP eligibles in the local commuting area. Also advertised as job #MS-22-PHIL-OWCP-0111 for status applicants – Current Federal employees w/ competitive status; Former Federal employees w/reinstatement eligibility; ICTAP and CTAP eligibles in the local commuting area; Veterans’ Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) eligibles; Land& Base Management Workforce Flexibility Act eligibles; Military Spouse eligibles. To be considered for each vacancy, apply to BOTH jobs.

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