Lima-BWC Technical Resource Consultant-20068350

A Little About Us:
With over 1,600 employees in 11 offices across Ohio, BWC is the state agency that cares for Ohio workers by promoting a culture of safety at work and at home and ensuring quality medical and pharmacy care is provided to injured workers.

For Ohio employers, we provide insurance policies to cover workplace injuries and safety and wellness services to prevent injuries.

Our Culture:
BWC is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines. BWC employees strive to maintain an inclusive workplace. We begin by being an equal opportunity employer. Employees can participate in and lead employee resource groups, participate in online forums discussing society’s impact on our services and workplace, and learn about how different perspectives can improve leadership skills.

Our Vision:
To transform BWC into an agile organization driven by customer success.

Our Mission:
To deliver consistently excellent experiences for each BWC customer every day.

Our Core Values:
One Agency, Personal Connection, Innovative Leadership, Relentless Excellence

BWC is currently operating under a hybrid schedule that can incorporate both teleworking and in-office hours. Employees may be required to report to the office when requested by management &/or for their initial job training.

What You'll Do:

• Lead efforts promoting BWC services to employers by working with peers and the Business Consultant team to develop strategies and tactics for effective employer outreach.
• Advocate BWC programs and policies by providing presentations and information to employer groups and organizations in assigned territory.
• Be public ambassadors of BWC by cultivating strong relationships with external stakeholders, e.g., safety councils, chambers of commerce, and trade associations.
• Provide direct support to executive management and other BWC leaders and ensure timely service and resolution of Governor's Office/Legislative referrals and other employer inquiries.
• Engage with Individual Retro Rating, Large Deductible, and other assigned employers and assist them by illustrating the potential financial impacts of various risk management options.
• Resolve issues, handle projects, and serve as a resource when requested by senior leadership.

What’s in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Knowledge of risk management strategies, business administration; BWC employer programs & rating plans*; claim cost containment methods; public relations; human relations; research methods; government structure and process relating to Ohio BWC*; Ohio Revised Code & Administrative Code relating to workers’ compensation*; BWC policies & procedures*; BWC Employer Management Services policies & procedures*; interviewing. Skill in operation of personal computer & software (e.g. MS Office suite)*; office equipment (e.g., copier, printer, calculator). Ability to deal with many variables & determine specific action; proofread technical materials, recognize errors & make corrections; use proper statistical research methods in gathering data; gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things; write programs & procedures, deal with all levels of staff & management, public & private employers, union & non-union environments, small & medium & larger corporations; handle sensitive inquiries from contacts with business & government officials; prepare general & specialized materials for training & speeches for variety of participants.
(*)Developed after employment.

Salary Information
Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary is set at lowest rate of the salary range. In most cases successful employees will move up a step in the salary range within six months, with subsequent step increases occurring every year as supported by successful performance evaluation results.

Educational Transcript Requirement
In order for any educational achievements to be considered during the screening process, you must at least attach an unofficial transcript that details the coursework you have completed.

Transportation:
Position may require travel; therefore, persons occupying this position must be able to provide own transportation &/or legally operate a state-owned vehicle.

Prior to an offer of employment, the final applicant will be required to sign a background check authorization form and undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position.

EEO & ADA Statement:
The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees due to protected classes as defined in applicable federal law, state law, and any effective executive order.

The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment opportunities pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact ADA Coordinator Kathleen Bourke at 614-644-7811 or by email to: eeodept@bwc.state.oh.us.

All applicants must submit an Ohio Civil Service Application using the online Ohio Hiring Management System. Paper applications will not be accepted.