What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compliance Specialist position at Idaho Department of Health and Welfare?
Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM MST on the posting end date.
The Idaho Industrial Commission is seeking a Compliance Specialist (Technical Records Specialist 2) to review business operations, research and interpret workers’ compensation laws and regulations, and help determine employer coverage and worker classification under Idaho Workers’ Compensation Insurance laws.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Research and analyze Employer Compliance records, business documents, policy databases, and other resources to determine compliance with the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Law.
- Conduct fact-finding interviews to gather information about business operations to support coverage determinations.
- Explain policies, procedures, and technical information to workers’ compensation stakeholders.
- Review canceled policy reports, prepare and process notices of non-compliance, track employer responses, and issue follow-up notices as needed.
Minimum Experience:
Typically gained by 6 months of experience:
- Monitoring record systems to identify and correct errors.
- Interpreting, explaining, and applying laws, regulations, and complex policies for multiple or highly specialized programs
- Analyzing information and researching a variety of sources to identify and resolve problems or issues
- Dealing with individuals from varying cultural and socio-economic backgrounds in stressful situations
- Entering and retrieving data using a computerized record system
- Composing and proofreading business correspondence
Desirable Experience :
- Communicating verbally and in writing with a variety of people to effectively gather and document information.
- Composing and proofreading business correspondence.
- Storing, entering, and retrieving data using records management software.
- Retrieving and compiling information in a report format using data-based software.
- Analyzing information and researching a variety of sources.
- A high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and good time management skills.
- Good working knowledge of Idaho workers’ compensation insurance law.
This position has great benefits including:
- Participation in one of the Nation's best state retirement systems: PERSI
- An opportunity for Student Loan Forgiveness
- 11 paid holidays a year
- Paid parental leave
- Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- Sick and vacation leave that accrue as soon as you start
- Optional 401K and 457 Investment Options
- Basic life insurance for employee and family
- Wellness programs
- Training opportunities
EEO/ADA/Veteran
The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD:711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.