Workers' Compensation Contract Manager

Location

Annapolis, MD | United States

Job description

The State of Maryland employs over 60,000 employees.

Injured Workers? We got it covered!

Workers’ Compensation State Contract Expert ensures the State of Maryland has coverage!

In 1914, the State began providing Maryland businesses with workers’ compensation insurance coverage via the State Accident Fund, established as part of the State Industrial Accident Commission (Chapter 800, Acts of 1914). The Fund was reorganized as the Commissioners of the State Accident Fund, a separate agency, in 1941 (Chapter 504, Acts of 1941). Formerly under the Commissioner of Personnel, the agency joined the Department of Personnel in 1970 (Chapter 98, Acts of 1970). The Commissioners of the State Accident Fund became an independent agency on July 1, 1988 (Chapter 585, Acts of 1987). In 1990, it was renamed the Injured Workers' Insurance Fund (Chapter 71, Acts of 1990). The Board of the Injured Workers Insurance Fund administers the Fund and uses the Fund to insure employers against liability.  The State self-insures claims filed as part of this program through the Injured Workers Insurance Fund.

The workers’ compensation contract for State Employees was created in 1990 between the Injured Workers’ Insurance Fund (IWIF) and the Board of Public Works (BPW).  Under this contract, IWIF provides claims processing services for job-related workers’ compensation claims filed by State employees.  As the third party administrator (TPA), IWIF is responsible for investigating, defending, and paying claims by State employees for damages sustained in the course of employment, including illness, injury or death.  On October 1, 2013, Chapter 570 (2012 Session) went into effect wherein IWIF became Chesapeake Employers’ Insurance Company (CEIC) and converted from an independent State entity to a fully competitive, private, non-stock, nonprofit insurer.  With this change, it was determined that CEIC would continue to serve as the TPA for the State’s workers’ compensation program.  As such, under this updated contract between the BPW and CEIC / IWIF, the Treasurer’s Office is identified as the official contract administrator on behalf of the State.  This position serves as the sole contract administrator over the State’s workers’ compensation program. 

Core responsibilities include: Serves as the contract administrator for the State’s workers’ compensation program, responsible to ensure the State’s contract with the TPA is analyzed on a regular basis and updated as required to accommodate the State’s current needs, monitor compliance by the TPA, act as liaison for State agencies in coordination with the TPA,  safeguard the State’s interest with respect to workers’ compensation claims processing provided by the TPA, and preserve and accurately account for the fund balance.  This position entails office work in Annapolis, outreach visits to agencies throughout the State of Maryland and attendance at off-premises SERMA meetings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Seven years of experience in commercial insurance dealing with settling multi-line claims, risk management, loss control, and/or underwriting.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute education at an accredited college or university, at a rate of thirty credit hours for each year of experience, for up to two years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in claims assistance and examining classification or claims assistance and examining specialty codes in the legal and kindred field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. 

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS ( required):

• Two years of the required experience must be handling workers’ compensation claims for either an insurance company, self-insured or captive-insured employer, or contract administration in an insurance field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional experience handling workers’ compensation claims for either an insurance company, self-insured or captive-insured employer.
• Management experience, and/or experience in a project management leadership role.
• Experience in management-level contract administration.
• Working knowledge of legal, regulatory, and business aspects of Workers’ Compensation claims administration.
• Working knowledge of insurance and medical terminology and concepts.
• Ability to articulate, interact and communicate with a diverse group of individuals.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and social/communication skills.
• Insurance industry designations or related course work.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Candidates will be subject to a background investigation to include driving, credit, and criminal history.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS :  Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION :  Applicants must be willing to work onsite in the Annapolis area, and to travel periodically to various State agencies located across Maryland.   Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle and will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants who meet the minimum and selective qualifications will be admitted to examination for this classification.  Successful candidates will be ranked as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED, or QUALIFIED and placed on the employment (eligible) list for one year.

EXAMINATION: The examination may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.  You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on your application.  Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application .  Report all experience and education that is related to this position .

WHY WORK FOR THE STATE OF MARYLAND?

• Job stability and pinnacle experience (we are a Constitutional Office) Work-life balance Ability to make your mark through public service Predictable hours and hybrid teleworking schedules Paid holidays 12-13 per year Generous paid leave package (annual, sick, personal and compensatory leave) State Pension ("defined benefit" plan) Tax-deferred supplemental retirement savings plans (401(k) and 457). The State will match employee contributions of deferred supplemental retirement savings up to $600 per fiscal year.  Free parking Comprehensive, subsidized health, dental and prescription plans with little to no deductibles, free generic prescriptions, and free preventative health services Flexible Spending Account plans for Health Care and Daycare State Employees Credit Union Direct Deposit

TO APPLY:

Job opportunities within the Maryland State Treasurer’s Office are accessible through JobAps , the Statewide Recruitment, Examination and Applicant Tracking System.  By using the Department filter and highlighting “Office of the Treasurer,” you can view all active recruitments within our agency.  First time users can register for an account by selecting a position to apply, choosing “I am A new user” at the bottom, then keying in the necessary fields. 

Electronic application is strongly encouraged.  However, if you do not have access to a computer or the internet, you may fax your resume to 410-260-4090 or mail to 80 Calvert Street, Attention Human Resources, Room 109, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Please upload a current resume for this recruitment. 

All candidates will be subject to a criminal, civil, and credit history background upon interview. 

General Questions for this recruitment can be directed to the STO Personnel Office at 410-260-7078.

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$73.79k - $123.76k