Safety & Workers Compensation Manager

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

This position performs a variety of duties involved in Workers' Compensation claims and processing. Serves as a technical resource to employees and assists in the safety functions at the NSO.

Essential Functions:

• Under direction, plans, organizes, and administers the company’s Workers’ Compensation Program, including reviewing and processing claims
• Serve as a technical resource to employees concerning Workers' Compensation; respond to inquiries and provide technical information concerning related laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; respond to calls from employees, third-party administrators, physicians, medical facilities, and others.
• Interfaces with physicians, attorneys, employees, and management staff to ensure quality care and appropriate return to work. 
• Stay abreast of trends and innovations in the field of workers’ compensation administration and keep current on regulatory issues at the State and Federal level.
• Performs administrative duties related to safety and workers’ compensation, including processing accident reports and ensuring corrective actions are completed. 
• Responsible for maintaining workers’ compensation files, accident reports, OSHA log, and other state and federal recordkeeping as required.
• Manages the return-to-work program.
• Monitors DOT Compliance for CDL drivers.
• Ensures compliance with powered vehicle training. 
• Leads the SAFE Council to promote health and safety initiatives.
• Assists in safety-related functions such as safety inspections, ergonomic evaluations, and evaluating corrective actions to prevent injuries and illness.
• Assist with facilitating and coordinating program-related training as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, Health, Business, or related field preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with Workers’ Compensation benefit system preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with safety
• Ability to communicate with tact, diplomacy, and assertiveness.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime as required
• Willingness to address difficult and stressful situations with confidence and professionalism
• Ability to speak in front of large groups
• Ability to learn complex regulations and apply them in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality is a must
• Knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications, with a strong emphasis on Access
• Must have proven experience with analytical abilities
• Must be able to prioritize tasks and work on multiple projects with tight deadlines

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