A Little About Us:
With roughly 1,500 employees in seven offices across Ohio, BWC is the state agency that cares for Ohio workers by promoting a culture of safety at work and at home and ensuring quality medical and pharmacy care is provided to injured workers.
For Ohio employers, we provide insurance policies to cover workplace injuries and safety and wellness services to prevent injuries.

Our Culture:
BWC is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines.BWC strives to maintain an inclusive workplace.We begin by being an equal opportunity employer.Employees can participate in and lead employee work groups, participate in on-line forums and learn about how different perspectives can improve leadership skills.

Our Vision:
To transform BWC into an agile organization driven by customer success.

Our Mission:
To deliver consistently excellent experiences for each BWC customer every day.

Our Core Values:
One Agency, Personal Connection, Innovative Leadership, Relentless Excellence.

BWC’s core hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across BWC departments. Most positions perform work on-site at one of BWC’s seven offices across the state. BWC offers flex-time work schedules that allow an employee to start the day as early as 7:00am or as late as 8:30am. Flex-time schedules are based on operational need and require supervisor approval. The report-in location will be determined based on the final candidate recommended for the position.

What Our Employees Have to Say:
BWC conducts an internal engagement survey on an annual basis. Some comments from our employees include:

• BWC has been a great place to work as it has provided opportunities for growth that were lacking in my previous place of work.
• I have worked at several state agencies and BWC is the best place to work.
• Best place to work in the state and with a sense of family and support.
• I love the work culture, helpfulness, and acceptance I've been embraced with at BWC.

I continue to be impressed with the career longevity of our employees, their level of dedication to service, pride in their work, and vast experience. It really speaks to our mission and why people

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supervises personnel at Special Investigations (Cleveland, Youngstown, and Canton) service offices in case management and management of medical & disability claims suspected of fraud;
• Monitors and reviews reports of investigation and the preparation/presentation of exhibits and evidence for criminal, civil, and arbitration/labor hearings to ensure appropriateness and accuracy;
• Develops and recommends BWC policies and procedures designed to identify & deter fraudulent activity within BWC and among outside sources (i.e. injured workers, employers, and providers);
• Oversees investigative field operations for operations and ensures compliance with the law;
• Acts as a liaison for the agency by preparing speeches, speaks at public forums about BWC Special Investigations.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

3 yrs. investigative trg. or exp. with experience corresponding to insurance fraud; 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in supervisory position associated with criminal investigation of insurance claims or insurance fraud department; valid Ohio driver’s license.

-Or 4 yrs. investigative trg. or exp. where experience does not correspond to insurance fraud; 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques; valid Ohio driver’s license.

-Or 3 yrs. as BWC Fraud Investigator, 26261 or in comparable position, or as BWC Fraud Analyst, 26262 or in comparable position, or any combination of previously named classifications or positions comparable thereto totaling 3 yrs. exp.; valid Ohio driver’s license.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Investigation

Major Worker Characteristics:

Knowledge of: WC laws, policies and procedures*; eligibility criteria and procedures used for processing WC claims*; English grammar; oral and written business communication; investigative practices and techniques; public relations; employee training and development; management principles/techniques; rules of evidence; Fraud Division investigation policies; procedures and techniques*; labor relations; supervisory principles and techniques; interviewing.

Skill in: use of PC; operation of motor vehicle.

Ability To: define problems; collect data, establish facts and draw complex conclusions about existence of fraud; read and understand medical reference manuals; write meaningful, accurate reports, gather, collate and classify information about data, people or things; respond to sensitive inquiries from and contacts with injured workers, employers, providers, public officials, law enforcement agencies; other state agencies; establish friendly atmosphere as supervisor of department.

Salary Information:
Hourly wage is expected to be paid at step 1 of the pay range associated with the position for candidates who are new employees of the state.Current employees of the state will be placed in the appropriate step based on any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code. Movement to the next step of the pay range (a roughly 4% increase) will occur after six months, assuming job performance is acceptable. Thereafter, an employee will advance one step in the pay range every year until the highest step of the pay range is reached.

Transportation:
Position may require travel; therefore, persons occupying this position must be able to provide own transportation &/or legally operate a state-owned vehicle.

Educational Transcripts:
For any educational achievements to be considered during the screening process, you must at least attach an unofficial transcript that details the coursework you have completed.

All applicants must submit an Ohio Civil Service Application using the online Ohio Hiring Management System. Paper applications will not be accepted.

Background Check:

Prior to an offer of employment, the final applicant will be required to sign a background check authorization form and undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.