What are the responsibilities and job description for the Worksite Modification Consultant (Program Analyst 2) position at Department of Consumer & Business Services?
Initial Posting Date:
03/15/2023
Application Deadline:
03/29/2023
Agency:
Department of Consumer & Business Services
Salary Range:
$4,693 - $7,180
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Worksite Modification Consultant (Program Analyst 2)
Job Description:
This limited duration opportunity is scheduled to last through August 31, 2023.
This job requires overnight travel throughout Oregon.
Our mission...
To protect and serve Oregon's consumers and workers while supporting a positive business climate.
The
Department of Consumer and Business Services
(DCBS) is a progressive business regulatory state agency dedicated to the mission of protecting and serving Oregon's consumers and workers while supporting a positive business climate. The department administers state laws and rules governing workers' compensation, occupational safety and health, financial institutions, insurance companies and building codes. The department has consumer protection and education programs, offices, and ombuds to help consumers, injured workers, and businesses.
This position is with the
Workers' Compensation Division
(WCD). WCD administers, regulates, and enforces the laws and administrative rules governing the Oregon workers' compensation system.
This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
What’s in it for you:
- Rewarding work in a productive and creative environment
- Colleagues who are passionate about public service
- Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and acompetitive benefits package
- Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon
This position is eligible for
remote work
full-time, once the incumbent has gained the proficiency to perform work independently. The incumbent may occasionally be asked to work from the office on an as-needed basis.
Here’s what you will do:
As a Worksite Modification Consultant, you will provide technical direction to Oregon’s injured workers, agency staff, other state agencies, local governments, community organizations, and employers, to facilitate the delivery of worksite modification and other reemployment assistance from the Workers’ Benefit Fund in accordance with statute and administrative rules. The Worksite Modification Consultant represents the Employer-at-Injury Program and the Preferred Worker Program. Collaborates with other state agencies, government and community organizations, private businesses and injured workers to plan program services, establish new programs, and maximize resources to achieve similar goals. The consultant develops program standards that others must follow to obtain program funding, works with others to gain agreement on acceptable operational procedures and use of resources. The consultant is considered technically authoritative within the program areas and must integrate the program among organizations with conflicting, overlapping and inconsistent requirements or objectives. Provides education and training to inform the public and agency staff about related laws, rules and regulations, job modification options and the availability of reemployment assistance through the Preferred Worker Program and the Employer-at-Injury Program.
For a complete listing of the duties and responsibilities of this position, please review the position description by clicking
here
.
Here’s what you need to qualify:
Minimum Qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and two years’ experience coordinating or administering a program
OR
- Any combination of experience or education equivalent to five years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.
Requested Skills:
- Experience in case management, mediation, negotiation, facilitation or resolution of conflict
- Experience in ergonomics, kinetics or biomechanics
- Experience managing program funds including approving and dispersing funds, reconciling credit card statements, tracking purchases and receipts, following accounting policies and procedures
- Knowledge of Oregon's workers' compensation system
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others
- Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills, including delivering presentations to small and large groups of people
- Demonstrated ability to use sound judgment, decision making skills, and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to remain calm and courteous while maintaining a high degree of objectivity, accessibility, and responsiveness to all involved parties of a technical issue
- Attention to detail
Application information:
- A resume and cover letter are required for this job posting. Please attach them in the “Resume / CV” section of the application.
- Please ensure that you clearly demonstrate in your application materials that you meet the qualifications listed and that you follow all instructions carefully. Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date will be considered.
- You may be asked to submit a skills assessment, a writing sample, or a video interview as part of the application screening process.
Additional information:
- Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered. The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials. On average, candidates new to state service will most likely be offered compensation in the lower to mid-level of the salary range.
- The successful candidate must have a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record. Before an offer of employment, DCBS may request that you provide an official driving record.
- This position is subject to a fingerprint background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.
- Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website:Veterans Resources. NOTE: If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your “My Applications” section.
- We hire preferred workers! For more information, please visit our website:Preferred Worker Program.
- The Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. DCBS will useE-Verifyto confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
Helpful links and contact information:
Learn more about
DCBS
Understanding the State Application Process
Help and Support
webpage
For more information you may contact us by e-mail at
DCBS.Recruiting@dcbs.oregon.gov
or by phone at 503-378-3200.
DCBS is fully committed to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified candidates without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. For more information, please visit our
diversity, equity and inclusion webpage
.