Position Information

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AgencyWorkers' Compensation Board

TitleWC Program Manager 3, WCB Item #4275

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade663

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $119283 to $149682 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 15%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Kings

Street Address Office of Operations, Claims District Office

One Pierrepoint Plaza, 5th floor, 300 Cadman Plaza West

City Brooklyn

StateNY

Zip Code11201

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the general direction of the Assistant Director of Claims, the Workers’ Compensation Program Manager 3 oversees the functions of multiple claims examiner teams engaged in analyzing and determining the appropriate resolution path of Workers’ Compensation cases. These teams may be physically located in one or more district offices and processing claims assigned to one or more districts. In this role, the Workers’ Compensation Program Manager 3 will be responsible for the following for all teams within its oversight:

• Directing and coordinating work by setting goals and objectives;
• Monitoring the production and quality of the work completed;
• Responding to stakeholder inquiries and issues;
• Performing all supervisory responsibilities;
• Implementing statewide policies and procedures in accordance with the Workers’ Compensation Law and Rules and Regulations.
• In addition, the Workers’ Compensation Manager 3 may be responsible for facilitating the overall operations of one or more District Offices as determined by the Assistant Director.
• Approximately 10-15% travel may be required.

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be reachable on the appropriate Civil Service eligible list.

OR

Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in a Grade 27, M-2 position or higher and be eligible for transfer under 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.

OR

Provisional Qualifications:
Must be a qualified employee of the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board with permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as follows: After one year of service as a Workers' Compensation Program Manager 2, after two years of service as a Principal Workers' Compensation Examiner, or after three years of service as an Associate Workers' Compensation Examiner.

If appointed provisionally, the incumbent will need to take the next Civil Service examination for this title and pass with a score that will be immediately reachable on the resulting eligible list. Failure to take, pass and achieve a reachable score on the examination may result in revocation of the appointment.

Additional Comments Please Note: This position requires both in-office and remote work. A hybrid telecommuting schedule can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.
• Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.
• Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.

Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.

Additional Benefits
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).
• NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only).
• Eligibility for various life insurance options.
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Program
• Flexible Spending Program, which allows employees to set aside pre-tax payroll deductions for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

The Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) is an equal opportunity employer. The Board does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. The Board is dedicated to eliminating injustices and ensuring diversity in our workforce so we can better serve our staff and create a space where all feel safe to be themselves. To help meet those goals, we encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply. We are looking for candidates who are committed to working in and contributing to an environment that fosters a sense of belonging, as well as inclusion, and celebrates people of all backgrounds, identities, experiences, and perspectives.

We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process. If you have a disability or special need that requires a reasonable accommodation, please send a request to officeofgeneralcounsel@wcb.ny.gov.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Recruitment Unit

Telephone

Fax 518-486-6364

Email Address HRM@WCB.NY.GOV

Address

Street Human Resources Management

328 State Street

City Schenectady

State NY

Zip Code 12305

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should send a letter of interest and resume which lists your actual Civil Service title, salary grade and specific verifiable information as to how you meet the minimum qualifications to be eligible to apply for this position. Please send your application to HRM@WCB.ny.gov (email applications are preferred). It is important that you reference the WCB Item #4275 in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. (Please do not reference the Vacancy ID No.)