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Workers Compensation Coordinator

Minnesota Department of Public Safety
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This position supports the Department of Public Safety (DPS) employees whose work ensures the safety of the citizens of Minnesota and beyond. DPS is a growing, dynamic agency which allows the position to be creative in meeting new challenges.

The Workers Compensation Coordinator position will manage and administer the agency’s workers compensation program for the Department of Public Safety (DPS). This includes timely and accurate reporting, root cause analysis, IOD pay, return to work, annual reporting, and coordination with ADA and payroll. The position will work with Risk Management claim specialists and attorneys and obtain settlement authority from DPS division heads. The position will also assist with leave management, duty disability, and will collaborate with the DPS safety director.

Qualifications

 

Minimum Qualifications

One (1) year of work experience in human resources or a related field 

OR

Three (3) years of administrative supporting human resources or a related field

Work experience must demonstrate the following:

  • Experience with Minnesota Workers' Compensation Laws, Statutes, Rules, and regulations
  • Knowledge of medical and legal terminology related to the work
  • Experience working with spreadsheets, word processing, and database management systems
  • Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with state systems (e.g., iRISK, SEMA4, OBIEE)
  • Experience with ADA-AA, FMLA management
  • Able to problem-solve, initiate process improvements and document processes
  • Ability to resolve conflict

Physical Requirements

Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file boxes and heavy hand tools or heavier materials with help from others, and moving and transporting light objects frequently. Even though the weights being moved and transported may be a negligible amount, a job in this category may require positioning self to move to a significant degree or may involve maintaining a stationary position for extended periods.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, includes the following components:

  • Criminal history
  • Reference check

Application Details

 

How to Apply 

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Yerly Lee at yerly.lee@state.mn.us. 

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Yerly Lee at yerly.lee@state.mn.us.

About Public Safety Dept 

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) is a diverse, complex agency dedicated to serving communities across the state. DPS has 10 public facing and four support divisions with about 2,200 dedicated employees operating programs statewide that all have one goal: Building a safer Minnesota.

Working together to improve the state we love. 

What do Minnesota's State employees have in common? 

  • A sense of purpose in their work
  • Connection with their coworkers and communities
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Benefits 

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include: 

  • Paid vacation and sick leave 
  • 12 paid holidays each year 
  • Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans 
    • Fertility care, including IVF
    • Diabetes care
    • Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children 
  • 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
  • Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
  • Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
  • Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care 
  • Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Support to help you reach your career goals:

  • Training, classes, and professional development
  • Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

  • A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
  • Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
  • Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

 

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.