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WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COORDINATOR II

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WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COORDINATOR II

Salary

$2,700.76 - $2,867.00 Biweekly

Location

611 Walker Street

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

37275

Department

HUMAN RESOURCES

Division

HRD-RISK MANAGEMENT

Opening Date

09/29/2025

Closing Date

10/6/2025 11:59 PM Central

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Job Classification: WORKERS' COMPENSATION COORDINATOR II

Posting Number: 37275

Division: Human Resources - Risk Management

Reporting Location: 611 Walker St., 4th Floor Annex, Houston, TX 77002

Workdays Hours: MONDAY–FRIDAY 8:00AM–5:00PM**Subject to Change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This position is responsible for the oversight of various functions performed by the city’s contracted third-party administrator and for completion of various assignments for municipal and classified injured employees qualifying for Workers’ Compensation benefits, including Salary Continuation.

+ Facilitates the progression of workers’ compensation cases for assigned departments in accordance with regulations and established procedures.

+ Maintains timely, concise, and professional communication, guidance, and education to injured employees, caregivers, and department supervisors.

+ Performs a variety of record keeping activities, including but not limited to accurate preparation and/or documentation of communication, work status changes, bona fide offers of employment, statutory employer forms, medical questionnaires, and payroll time codes.

+ Collaborates with department partners to maintain an active listing of available transitional duty assignments across city departments.

+ Cooperates with department/division leadership to prepare, edit, and revise standard operating procedures, as requested.

+ Attends meetings, seminars, and conferences as a representative of the department/division.

+ Acts as liaison between the injured employee, the third-party administrator, cross-functional HR teams, labor unions, and other city departments.

+ Participates in special projects assigned by the Director and/or the department/division head.

+ Facilitates training sessions for injured employees, supervisor/managers, and other key stakeholders.

+ Meets various performance measures as established by department.

+ Responds timely to the inquiries, requests, and needs of key stakeholders.

+ Adapts and maintains effectiveness during times of changing assignments and/or processes.

+ Performs other duties, as assigned.

WORKINGCONDITIONS

The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION REOUIREMENTS

Requires a bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, Accounting or a related field.

EXPERIENCE REOUIREMENTS

Four years professional experience in Finance, Accounting or Worker’s Compensation are required; three years of which are in Worker’s Compensation.

SUBSTITUTIONS:

Worker's compensation related experience at the professional level may be substituted for the education requirement on for-year basis.

LICENSE REOUIREMENTS

A Texas Workers’ Compensation Adjuster License is required.

PREFERENCES

Preference will be given to the candidates with the following skillset(s):

Previous experience adjusting workers’ compensation claims and/or previous experience in Risk Management, including but not limited to, possession of AIC or ARM designation.

**Preference shall also be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.*

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TEST REOUIRED

The selection process will involve application review and/or interview.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION – NO

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing if a promotional position; candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade - 24

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov or call (832) 393-7238.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm

If you need special services or accommodation, call (832)393-7238. (TTY 7-1-1) If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehired employees must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

+ Medical

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Wellness

+ Supplemental Insurance

+ Life insurance

+ Long-term disability

+ Retirement pension

+ 457 deferred compensation plan

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ 10 days of vacation each year

+ 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday

+ Compensable Sick Leave

+ Personal Leave

+ Flexible schedules

+ Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions

+ Professional development opportunities

+ Transportation/parking plan

+ Section 125 pretax deductions

+ Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

+ Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves

+ Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

01

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) For more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

+ Yes

+ No

02

What is your highest level of education completed?

+ High School / GED

+ Associate degree

+ Bachelor's degree or beyond

+ None of the above

03

Which best describes your experience in workers' compensation?

+ Less than 4 years of experience in workers' compensation.

+ 4 years, but less than 6 years of experience in workers' compensation.

+ 6 years, but less than 8 years of experience in workers' compensation.

+ 8 years or more

+ No experience

04

Do you have a Texas Workers' Compensation Adjuster license?

+ Yes

+ No

05

Which of the Following software applications are you proficient?

+ BASIC MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE: Create a new document, enter text, and save it; navigate in a document and perform a search; format cells, rows, and columns; modify a database and insert data from another; application; create title and bullet slides; work with text, drawn objects, and drawing tools.

+ INTERMEDIATE MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE: Create mail merges, sort and filter them; customize toolbars; run and record Macros; filter data and manage a filtered list; create and modify some Macro commands; create, modify, and format charts; create basic Macros to automate forms and data entry; customize the appearance and functionality of reports; use hyperlinks and perform data integration.

+ ADVANCED MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE: Manage Macro commands, create dialogue boxes, and understand the notions of Visual Basic application programming; use advanced functions (Names, VLOOKUP, IF, IS); work with Pivot Tables; manage Macro commands: concepts, planning, operations, execution, modification, interruption; use Visual Basic to create a public function or event procedures, or add general procedures in a form module; plan and examine an application, develop a distributed application design.

+ None of the above

06

Please explain your experience with Texas Workers' Compensation claims handling experience in supporting injured employees who qualify for workers' compensation benefits. If none, indicate N/A.

07

Work setting experience (Check all that apply that can be verified).

+ Worker's Compensation Claims

+ Transitional Duty

+ Bonafide offer of employment

+ Medical Questionnaires

+ None of the above

08

Are you currently a City of Houston Human Resources employee?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question