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Full-time

Thurston County , Tumwater, WA Western Australia United States

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Our Values:Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, Reliability

Job Highlights

Join the Fraud Prevention Labor Standards program as our Workers Compensation Adjudicator 6 Supervisor! In this role, youll supervise the Fraud Adjudication unit, which is responsible for the final adjudication of claims and parties rendered beneficiates to Title 51 benefits, whom have been subject to an investigation.

In this role, youll be overseeing the team responsible for the assessment of fraud overpayments and penalties upon final determination of offenses against the Department of Labor and Industries. Youll be the expert to the Workers Compensation series, as well as to the Washington State Attorney Generals Office in regards to investigative findings and adjudicative procedures.

Some of what youll do:

• Monitor assigned work to ensure priorities are being completed each month and keep manager appraised of any issues with meeting established goals
• Monitor and adjusts the workload among staff members in order to meet the established goals
• Hold staff accountable for creating prompt, accurate and appropriate reserves by performing quality review.
• Distribute special requests from the Third Party, Employer Services, Structured Settlement, Employers, Third Party Administrators, Fraud/Investigations and actuaries
• Conduct hiring process. Develop and conduct interview, reference checks, review personnel files and write appointment package to make recommendation to hire.
• Set clear performance goals, manage staff towards meeting goals, and assist in removing barriers (artificial or real) that affect attaining the goals.
• Meet regularly with each employee and set expectations, provide feedback and coaching; prepare plans (or performance snapshots) for improvement when needed.
• Conduct investigations of injuries and near misses to department staff, complete an incident report, and report to manager.
• Conduct complex analysis of the claim and investigative file, weighing of the strengths and weaknesses of the evidence, and the credibility of witness statements.
• Determine the amount of fraud overpayments and penalties to assess against the benefit recipient and issues the legal order communicating this information to the benefit recipient.
• Serve as a technical expert and professional resource for workers compensation adjudicators and others.
• Act as a professional resource and provide knowledge of work processes

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Things You Need To Know

To help you maintain a proper work-life balance, teleworking is one of the work schedule options for this position. L&I also offers flexible custom work schedules.

State employees who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employees career. Click on the Benefits tab to learn more.

At L&I, your voice matters. In addition, L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3.3 million workers. Take a look at this brief video and learn more about why L&I is an employer of choice.

For this position, telework is permitted part time after probation period or dependent upon business needs. The assigned duty station for this position is Tumwater, Washington.

For positions where in-office work is necessary, the frequency of telework will be discussed with the supervisor of the position at the time of offer.

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Application process

We will contact the top candidates directly to interview for this position. Because we base the selection on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities that address the required and desirable qualifications described in the announcement.

Please include the following documents with your application:

1. Acover letterdescribing specific qualifications.
2. A currentresumedetailing applicable experience and education.
3. A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.

Please do not attach or place any medical information (vaccination status included) within the application, resume, or cover letter. If you do, we will have to reject your application to safeguard others from receiving your confidential information. You will have to remove the confidential information before you can apply again.

Background Check Notice:

Prior to a placement in this position, a background check, including criminal history record will be conducted. Information from your background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining your eligibility to perform the requirements of the position.

Other information

• For positions requiring travel, you must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.
• This position is represented bytheWashington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
• Candidates who are offered a job with L&I must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
• The Department of Labor & Industries complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal employment eligibility verification form, I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.
• Please note: L&I may use this announcement to fill multiple permanent and/or non-permanent positions.
• Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be contacted by email to schedule a skills assessment.

Did You Know?

Washington is America's Top State to live, play, and work, according to U.S. News (2021). Join the L&I team and enjoy all the Evergreen State has to offer.

In addition to offering a positive balance between life and work, L&I provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.We also believe your voice matters. We value our employees and their work-life balance by encouraging flexible schedules.L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3 million workers.

Veterans Preference

Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach to their application a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as Social Security numbers. For further information, contact L&Is Jobs@lni.wa.gov .

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

L&I employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the agency mission. Having a diverse workforce is this agencys greatest resource of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures to provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone and we strongly mean everyone.

The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need accommodation in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call 360-902-5700. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.

For more Information

If you have any questions regarding this job posting, program, or the agency, please contact Haleigh Missildine (she/her/hers) at miso235@lni.wa.gov.