Employment Opportunity with Labor & Industry Dept

 Date Opened:

 1/29/2013

Date Closed:

 2/19/2013

Job Classification:

STATE PROG ADMIN

Class Option:

Workers Comp

Division/Bureau:

WCD-Compliance

Location:

St. Paul

Salary Range:

$ 16.41 - $ 23.74 hourly, $ 34,264 - $ 49,569 annually

Work Shift:

Day Shift

Travel Required:

no

Days of Work:

Monday-Friday , 8:00 am-4:30 pm

Bargaining Unit:

214 - MAPE

Employment Condition:

Permanent, Full-time

Position Number:

00077270

Classified Status:

Classified

Name of Supervisor:

Sandy Barnes

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Posting Number:

13DLI000008

Initial Days Off:

Sunday, Saturday

Job Duties:

This position exists to carry out the monitoring, quality assurance and administration of the Qualified Rehabilitation Consultant (QRC) registrations.

Job duties include:

Register Qualified Rehabilitation Consultants (QRCs), QRC Interns, QRC Firms and Rehabilitation Vendors in accordance with statute and rules.

Review and analyze workers' compensation cases for compliance with the governing workers' compensation statutes, rules of practice, case law and department/division policies and take action when necessary to ensure that proper rehabilitation benefits are provided by qualified providers to eligible claimants in a timely matter.

Conduct reviews of rehabilitation providers/ case management and procedures in an effort to identify compliance issues, resolve disputes, and provide suggestions on ways of improving business processes.  

Coordinate the technical assistance for the Workers’ Compensation training and outreach team. 

Provide training and/or make presentations to individuals or groups regarding the Minnesota workers’ compensation system. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Two years of advanced administrative support, paraprofessional, professional or technical experience which demonstrates:

*Knowledge of Workers Compensation statutes, regulations, requirements, and work processes sufficient to read, interpret, and apply compliance provisions of the program, and recommend changes for continuous improvement.

*Knowledge of specific program regulations/requirements sufficient to determine compliance with reporting provisions of Minnesota Statutes and Rules as they relate to the forms required by law.

*Knowledge of medical terminology, conditions, treatment methods and treatment parameters sufficient to evaluate reports. 

*Analysis skills--sufficient to evaluate submitted program documentation to make a determination of qualification for QRC registration.

*Qualitative and quantitative skills--sufficient to collect and analyze program related data.

*Negotiation skills--sufficient to resolve disputed issues.

*Computer skills--sufficient to create and manipulate documents in word processing (Microsoft Word), spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel), and databases (Informix).

 
 

How to Apply:

You are strongly encouraged to submit your resume to the database through the online Resume Builder at . You may copy and paste your existing resume or let the software create a resume for you. You may edit your resume later should your contact information or experience change. The Resume Builder also collects your work preference information so we can match you with this posting and future job openings to which you apply.

If you have already submitted a resume to this database within the last 12 months that clearly identifies your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience, you do not need to submit another. However, to ensure consideration for this position, both new and returning applicants need to apply directly to this posting number by checking the “Apply for this job” box found near the top of this announcement.

Current State Employees: Please note that employment provisions (including but not limited to seniority and leave accrual) vary among the three branches of Minnesota State government. When considering a job with another branch of state government, you are highly encouraged to explore these differences. For assistance, please direct questions to both your current and anticipated Human Resources offices.

If you wish to apply with a paper copy, submit your resume AND a completed State of Minnesota Employment Application form to: Minnesota Management Budget (MMB), 400 Centennial Office Building, 658 Cedar Street, St. Paul, MN 55155. Be sure to indicate the posting number of this job on your application. The paper application is available on the State Employment Web and MMB web sites, at any state agency HR office, or by calling 651-259-3637.

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST HAVE AN UPDATED E-MAIL ADDRESS ON YOUR RESUME OR YOU MAY NOT BE CONTACTED BY LABOR AND INDUSTRY WITH AN UPDATE ON YOUR APPLICATION STATUS

Effective July 1, 2009, new legislation provides that the top five Recently Separated Veterans, who apply and meet the qualifications for the vacancy, must be granted an
interview. To be considered a Recently Separated Veteran, you must meet all the following criteria:

have separated under honorable conditions from any branch of the armed forces of the United States;

have served on active duty for 181 consecutive days or more or for the full period ordered to active duty OR have separated by reason of disability incurred while serving
on active duty;

be a United States citizen or resident alien;

have served in active military service at any time on or after September 11, 2001 as shown on your form DD-214.

If you meet all of the above criteria for a Recently Separated Veteran, it is your responsibility to send a copy of your form DD-214 by mail, e-mail or fax to Liz Visker, 443 Lafayette Road N, St. Paul, MN 55155, liz.visker@state.mn.us, fax 651-284-5723 by February 19, 2013.   

Contact for more info:

Liz Visker, 651-284-5119 / liz.visker@state.mn.us