Division Director, Appellate Division

State Board of Workers’ Compensation Employee Benefits include:

·       Health, dental, and vision insurance                        

·       Retirement and pension plans

·       401(k)/457 options with employer matching

·       Paid vacation and sick leave

·       Paid holidays

·       Employee assistance program (EAP)

·       Career development and training opportunities

Primary Location: GA-Fulton-Atlanta

Job Duties and responsibilities: Serves as the Director of the Appellate Division of the State Board of Workers’ Compensation. Reports directly to the Chairman, the Directors and the Executive Director. Responsible for managing all aspects of the Appellate Division, including staff, work assignments, case load, case progression, court calendars, and court procedures. Responsible for drafting proposed decisions for the Appellate Division judges and assisting Division staff attorneys when necessary.  Maintains communication and an effective working relationship with the other Division Directors, other agencies, all stakeholders in the workers’ compensation community and the public. Selects appropriate methods and techniques for resolving problems. Recommends or initiates personnel actions and administers agency policies. Provides leadership to staff. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

JD degree from an accredited school of law

At least five years of experience in the practice of law

Membership, in good standing, of the State Bar of Georgia

Proficiency in legal research

Excellent legal writing skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least two to five years of experience in the management of professional level staff
• At least two to five years of experience as a practicing workers’ compensation attorney
• Mediation skills
• Ability to make oral and written presentations on workers’ compensation topics to those in the workers’ compensation system and the public at large 
• Experience working with workers’ compensation systems, state government, or regulatory agencies

Submit your application via: https://team.georgia.gov/careers and upload the following with your application:

• Updated Resume
• Cover Letter addressed to Delece Brooks, Executive Director
• Copies of relevant certifications or licenses

Incomplete applications or those missing required documentation may not be considered.

If there are no specific submission instructions, standard state procedures will apply

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL SBWC JOBS

The interview is just one part of the overall selection process and is not the only criteria used to make the final selection.  In addition to the interview, the final selection is based on the applicant’s work history and performance (documented in HR and/or Office files), PeopleSoft/employee status (i.e. rehire code), employee performance reviews, personnel file review (HR & Office Files), Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), criminal background check and employment reference checks (including references and commendations from Managers and other relevant documentation) and, for supervisory positions, demonstrated leadership skills based on past and current work history will be considered.  

Internal Applicants:

In accordance with Internal policy an applicant must have no active disciplinary actions to be in good employment standing.  Actions that may disqualify an applicant include letters of reprimand (active for 12 months after issuance date); suspension without pay or disciplinary demotion (active for 12 months from the effective date); Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) and Leave Restriction Plans (active until 12 months after the date of conclusion). In addition, an employee must have an overall e-Performance rating score of three (3) or higher on their most current evaluation.  Please note that Memorandums of Concern are not considered disqualifying factors.  Human Resources may remove any employee from consideration for selection who is pending a disciplinary action; however, if the action is resolved in the employee’s favor, he or she will be allowed to compete. 

This is an internal and external job announcement. This is an unclassified position.

Please include all relevant job information on the application for consideration. All applications will be prescreened.

STATE BOARD OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER