A Little About Us:
With roughly 1,500 employees in 7 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 employees strive to maintain an inclusive workplace. We begin by being an equal opportunity employer. Employees can participate in and lead employee resource groups, participate in online forums discussing society’s impact on our services and workplace, 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.
What our employees have to say:
BWC conducts an internal engagement survey on an annual basis. Some comments from our employees include:
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.
What You'll Do:
To Qualify, You Must Clearly Demonstrate:
Required Experience and/or Education:
Completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, insurance & risk management, accounting or related field of study; 4 yrs. exp. in assigned program area with Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation or with private insurance carrier (e.g., underwriting, premium audit, risk management & analysis).
-Or 4 yrs. exp. as Workers’ Compensation External Auditor, 66431, or Workers’ Compensation Underwriter, 66791 or Employer Services Specialist, 66432 or any combination of these positions totaling 4 yrs. exp.
-Or 4 yrs. exp. in research & analysis of risk-related information/reports (e.g., audit reports, rating inspections, progress reports, experience exhibits, retrospective re-evaluations, safety & hygiene reports, protest letters, manual classifications) &/or developing, coordinating, evaluating & monitoring risk-related programs.
MAJOR WORKER CHARACTERISTICS
Knowledge of accounting, business or related field; BWC law & insurance & risk management*; employee training &
development. Skill in operation of personal computer*. Ability to deal with many variables & determine specific course of
action; deal with some abstract but mostly concrete variables; write complex reports & position papers; draft &/or edit
administrative policies, procedures, informational booklets/manuals &/or directives; gather, collate & classify information
about data, people or things.
(*)Developed after employment.
EEO & ADA Statement:
The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees due to protected classes as defined in applicable federal law, state law, and any effective executive order.
The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment opportunities pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws. To request reasonable accommodations related to a disability, pregnancy, or religion please contact the ADA mailbox BWCADA@bwc.ohio.gov
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. There may also be possible cost of living adjustments (COLA) and longevity supplements begin after five (5) years of state service.
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.
Employment with the State of Ohio is more than ‘just a job’ – it is a privilege to serve our families, friends and neighbors who rely on us throughout our great state. We are a team of dedicated public servants committed to high performance, innovative thinking, and delivering excellent and efficient services. Our goal is to recruit and retain the best talent for our positions, because when we have the best talent, we get the best results for our community. We are #TeamOhio.
