Workers' Compensation Underwriter - 20067884

BWC’s core hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across BWC departments. Most positions perform work on-site at one of BWC’s seven offices across the state.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Analyze and process state fund and self-insured Professional Employer Organizations (PEO) and Alternate Employer Organizations (AEO) transactions
• Facilitate, analyze, and process Partial Transfer transactions
• Review and proficiently answer internal/external inquiries from PEO/AEO customers, TPAs, and BWC staff via email box and telephone
• Provide support to the unit’s Underwriting Consultants on daily tasks and team projects
• Assist in PEO audit review functions

To Qualify, You Must Clearly Demonstrate:

Required Experience and/or Education:

MAJOR WORKER CHARACTERISTICS:
Knowledge of workers' compensation laws, policies & procedures regarding risk administration*; insurance & risk management, accounting or business administration; manual classifications; loss control; English grammar; oral & written business communication; public relations. Skill in use of video display terminal or personal computer*. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; read & understand technical reference manuals; write meaningful, accurate & concise reports; gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things; add, subtract, multiply & divide whole numbers; calculate fractions, decimals & percentages; respond to sensitive inquiries from & contacts with employers & public.
(*)Developed after employment.

EEO & ADA Statement:
The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees due to protected classes as defined in applicable federal law, state law, and any effective executive order.

The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment opportunities pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact ADA Coordinator Kathleen Bourke at 614-644-7811 or by email to: eeodept@bwc.state.oh.us.

BWC OCSEA Selection Rights:
This position shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. BWC bargaining unit members have selection rights before non-bargaining unit members. All other applications will only be considered if an internal bargaining unit applicant is not selected for this position.

Salary Information:
Hourly wage is expected to be paid at step 1 of the pay range associated with the position for candidates who are new employees of the state. Current employees of the state will be placed in the appropriate step based on any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code. Movement to the next step of the pay range (a roughly 4% increase) will occur after six months, assuming job performance is acceptable. Thereafter, an employee will advance one step in the pay range every year until the highest step of the pay range is reached. There may also be possible cost of living adjustments (COLA) and longevity supplements begin after five (5) years of state service.

Transportation:
Position may require travel; therefore, persons occupying this position must be able to provide own transportation &/or legally operate a state-owned vehicle.

Educational Transcripts:
For any educational achievements to be considered during the screening process, you must at least attach an unofficial transcript that details the coursework you have completed.

All applicants must submit an Ohio Civil Service Application using the online Ohio Hiring Management System. Paper applications will not be accepted.

Background Check:
Prior to an offer of employment, the final applicant will be required to sign a background check authorization form and undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.