CITY OF
HUMAN RESOURCES TECHNICIAN-
WORKER’S COMPENSATION SPECIALIST
DEFINITION
This is a non-exempt position, which is
advanced clerical work of a specialized nature coordinating the Worker’s
Compensation policies and procedures within the Human Resources Department.
Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Human Resources
Manager.
An employee in this classification is
responsible for the performance of relatively complex clerical work and
requires the application of judgment and initiative based on knowledge gained
through experience. This classification requires continuous public contact with
health care providers and employees and requires a working knowledge of Human
Resources and Worker’s Compensation practices and procedures.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
May assist employees in coordinating their
medical treatment through health care providers when injured on the job.
May assist in the health care billing
procedures for health care providers.
May greet the public and employees to the
Human Resources Department; provide information requiring knowledge of
departmental policies and procedures.
May provide information to prospective job
applicants regarding current openings, job requirements, testing dates and procedures,
and other employment related matters.
May post and place newspaper advertisement
for job vacancies, and update the employment section of the City's web site.
May coordinate the City’s Drug Free
Workplace program, maintain required documentation for City’s Volunteer
program; assist with special events, i.e. annual Relay for Life program and
Mentoring program.
May enter all necessary employee data into
computer terminal.
Responds to inquiries regarding employment
verifications, employment opportunities, salary and benefits surveys; performs
various special projects at the request of the Human Resources Director.
Maintains relatively complex records; post
to records; prepare reports from records; provide information on policies and
procedures pertaining to records.
May operate typewriting equipment,
personal computer and or related data processing equipment.
Performs related work as required and as
directed.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Knowledge of Federal and State laws and regulations
relating to Worker’s Compensation.
Considerable knowledge of personnel office
practices, procedures and record keeping.
Considerable knowledge of business
English, spelling, punctuation and arithmetic.
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Considerable knowledge of laws rules, policies and procedures governing
personnel activities in the City.
Knowledge and skill in the operation of
on-line electronic data processing systems and computer terminal.
Knowledge of proper telephone etiquette and
procedures.
Knowledge of modern information systems
and standard software applications such as Windows, Word and Excel.
Ability to interpret rules, laws,
ordinances, contracts, policies and procedures and provide accurate
information.
Ability to work independently, prioritize
work, meet deadlines and handle confidential and sensitive materials.
Ability to make moderately complex
arithmetical computations and tabulations accurately.
Ability to understand and carry out
instructions and to complete work assignments correctly.
Ability to maintain relatively complex
clerical records and to prepare reports from such records.
Ability to establish and maintain an
effective working relationship with departmental officials, other municipal
employees and the general public.
Experience in general office work with
excellent clerical skills, typing, data entry and Windows NT/Microsoft Word and
Excel skills.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Graduation from a standard high school
supplemented by courses in business practices; considerable clerical
experience, preferably in area of required specialization.
Any equivalent combination of education,
experience and training which provides the required knowledge, abilities and
skills may be considered.
This is a designated “Will Call Recovery”
classification in the City’s Emergency Operations Plan and will require the
employee occupying this position to work for declared emergencies. Attendance at National Incident Management System
(NIMS) training at the appropriate level is mandatory.
REV. 10/07
Equal Opportunity Employer
Drug-Free Workplace