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Home My WebLink AboutRES 670 Draft 01 1980-1984~ . .~ ~ ~~ d County of Hawaii - State of Hawaii Resolution WHEREAS, pursuant to County Charter Section 3-14 interim. amendments to .the Salary Ordinance may be by resolution; NOW', THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII that the Salary Ordinance is hereby amended for the following department:. SECTION 8.07, OFFICE OF THE SAFETY COORDINATOR. 1. Reallocate one position of Workers' Compensation Claims Specialist SR-15 to Workers' Compensation Claims Specialist SR-18. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the departments of Safety Coordinator, Finance and Civil Service for their information. Dated at Hilo, Hawaii, this August 1983. INTRODUCED BY: '~~ ~~: Councilman, County of H aii COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawaii Hilo, Hawaii I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by the vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL of the County of Hawaii on August 17, 19.83 ATTEST: `COUNTY CL K~ AIR AN & R SIDING OFFICER 17th day of ROLL CALL VOTE AYES NOES Dahlberg X De Luz, III X Domingo X Fujii X Hale X Kawahara X Lai X Schulte X Chr. Yamashiro X 9 0 Reference: C-~-276~FC-353 M.B. No. RESOLUTION NO x'70 83 `' is , ' •' epartment e5uest: ld os. ew OS. RA4;:.II COLi~/. COUNCIL POSITION INFORM~_ON FORM DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL SAFETY Date: 1/26/83 Reallocation' X Reclassification New Position Class Title HC No. SR Salary Cost Diff. Fund Source ;# of Pos. in Dept. Workers' Comp HC-2995 15 $1,241.00 $157 G-2711 1 Claims Spec. Workers Comp i~IC-2995 18 398.00 1 G-2711 1 Claims Spec, , 1. Give reasons how new duties arose (statutes enacted, Ordinances, Newly authorized programs, basis for increased workloads, etc.): New duties concerning vocational rehabilitation results from a newly. enacted State legislation (386-25 H.R.S. amended 1980 Leg.) New duties concerning discussion and initial stipulation compensation cases results from a newly amended Section Statutes (386-78, H.R.S, amended 1982 Leg.) 2. If reallocation, list only new duties. CExample: 1. dictation 40%; 2. Keeps office accounts 30%, etc.): of settled workers' of the Hawaii Revised Takes 1. Evaluates cases to determine feasibility, pros and cons of possible stipulated settlement of case. Calculates appropriate settlement terms, presents initial terms to claimants representatives, discusses and drafts tentative agreements _ 107. 2. Selects and refers specific cases to vocational rehabilitation agencies. Informs and instructs specific agency on case facts, circumstances and desired method of handling - 10% Such program should be continued for each individual case. 3. Give reasons why new duties at higher level are needed and cannot ''be assigned to classes at higher level or handled i.n other ways such as short term contracts, etc. (Use productivity measurements where possible.): 1. New duties at higher level. are. needed to comply with enacted legislation. 2. New duties cannot be. assigned to classes. at higher, level as no higher level of administration of. workers' compensation exists within the County of..Hawaii. 3. Other methods such. as short term contracts are not a preferred or necessarily moreeconomical.way to deal with the added duties. -~17< ~ 6 70 ~:: 0 4. Was reallocation or reclassification budgeted and if not, why were manpower needs not planned through budgetary process: We are presently budgeting this reallocation in our 1983-84 budget. 5. List other rationale or pertinent statements and data: - Reallocation of class is indicated noting increasing workload and specialization required. - Reallocation of class is indicated noting Salary Range of comparable class in other Counties. - Newly enacted legislation broadens the scope, duties and approach to problem solving methods of the class. 6. Attach: a. Old Table of Organization b. Anew Table of Organization with changes clearly visible c. Old class specification d. New class specification ~1, DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL SERVICE COUNTY OF HAWAII O 2.356 WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS SPECIALIST Duties Summary: Serves as principal staff specialist in workers' compensation matters; prepares workers' compensation cases for administrative hearings; examines workers' compensation cases to determine appropriate benefits, awards and settlements; and performs other related duties as required. Distinguishing Characteristics: This class is distinguished by its responsibility for examining workers' compensation claims for determination of appropriate benefits and awards and for preparing cases for administrative hearings and provides staff assistance to the Corporation Counsel in difficult cases involving settlements, opposing attorneys and third party subrogations. Illustrative Examples of Work: Screens workers' compensation cases and determines appropriate procedures to be followed; investigates workers' compensation cases and analyzes cases for relevant facts; contacts physicians, employers, injured employees and co-workers to secure information to be used in case determinations; arranges medical evaluations, medical ratings and mental ratings to document medical-mental status of the injured employee; determines injured employee's maximum recovery and calculates appropriate benefits; consults with the Corporation Counsel on third party subrogation actions to be taken; counsels injured workers on benefits and responsibilities; assists the Corporation Counsel with appeals cases by investigation and research of assigned tasks; reviews and examines workers' compensation cases for determination of appropriate benefits, awards and settlements; develops settlements to close workers' compensation cases involving disfigurement, permanent disability and/or death; determines that all required medical, employer and other reports are present in accordance with the workers' compensation laws; reviews pertinent facts and precedent Labor Department eases, interprets and applies law and departmental policies in the adjudication of workers' compensation cases; partioipates in subrogation settlements to recover expenditures on applicable cases; prepares synopses and represents the agency in hearings; assists claimants in filing workers' compensation claims; explains benefits and answers inquiries regarding workers' compensation; recommends referrals of claimants for limited duty, retention and/or rehabilitation counseling. WORKERS' COMPENSATIOIv'~CLAZMS SPECIALIST -2- O Minimum Qualification Requirements: Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in business administration, public administration . or a related field and 2 years of progressively responsible professional experience involving workers' compensation claims examination. License Requirement: Possession of a valid Hawaii State driver's license (type 3). Knowledge of: State Workers' Compensation Laws, rules and regulations; office procedures and practices; policies and practices of processing workers' compensation claims; applicable provisions of collective bargaining contracts; report writing. Ability to: interpret and apply principles, practices and techniques of claims examination and adjudication; interpret, understand and explain laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the workers' compensation program; obtain, analyze and evaluate pertinent facts; deal effectively with others; research data. Physical Requirement: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performane of the duties. Physical Effort Grouping: Light This is the first specification for the new class WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS SPECIALIST. APPROVED: May 6, 1983 G~ ` ~~, ~!~~'~ ~~'~Y~ Director of Personnel