Job Posting Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy: * Job Posting closes: Open until filled Department of Administration, State Employee Health Benefits Program https://healthbenefitsprogram.ks.gov/ About the Position: * Who can apply: Anyone * Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified * Full/Part-time: Full-Time * Regular/Temporary: Regular * Work Schedule: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm * Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes * Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes Compensation: * Salary Range: $57,000.00 - $59,850.00 Note: Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications. Employment Benefits: * First day of employment coverage under the State Employee Health Plan (SEHP) for medical and prescription drug coverage and dental plan. * Additional voluntary options including vision, hospital indemnity, accident and critical illness insurance plans and flexible spending accounts. * SEHP members and their covered family members have access to the HealthQuest Health Center at 9th and Kansas Avenue in Topeka for in person and virtual health care services. * Sick & Vacation leave * Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave * Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually) * Employee discounts with the STAR Program * Retirement and deferred compensation programs Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information Position Summary: Public Service Administrator The Public Service Administrator (PSA) position is located in the State Self Insurance Fund (SSIF) of the State Employee Health Benefits Plan (SEHBP) and reports to the Workers Compensation Claims Supervisor. The PSA position functions as the Assistant Supervisor and Team Lead for the Workers Compensation Claims Unit. The position will serve as a Lead Worker to two Claims Advisor positions. The primary duties and responsibilities are as follows: * Provide leadership to the worker's compensation unit and assist the WC Claims Supervisor with supervisory duties. Function as the back-up to the WC Claims Supervisor and fill-in as supervisor is on leave or during periods of absence. * Manage all claims with a threshold exceeding $60,000 and those that meet criteria according to the guidelines established. Calculate and process compensation payments for injured workers timely. Research, calculate, prepare and negotiate settlement for functional disabilities within authority limit of $30,000 for their assigned claims in accordance with the Workers Compensation Laws and Regulations. Provide assistance and conduct in-service training at agencies requiring statewide travel regarding workers compensation focusing on dollars spent, types of injuries, body parts involved and safety measures to prevent injuries. * Determine compensability based on facts and according to the provisions of the Workers Compensation Act, rules and regulations, office policy and prior case law. Acknowledge and respond promptly by phone and/or in writing to inquiries from injured workers, physicians, agencies, attorneys and others. Process compensation payments for injured workers. Notify injured worker and agency in writing when the claim is determined not to be compensable. Consult and educate injured workers regarding their rights and benefits, providing them with helpful information in order to access and receive benefits. Calculate and issue indemnity benefits. Compute and order separate checks for payment of child support when applicable. Research, calculate, prepare and negotiate settlements for functional disabilities within authority outlined in SSIF policy and procedures. Minimum Qualifications: Six months of experience in providing direction necessary to implement the objectives of an agency, program or organizational unit. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. Recruiter Contact Information: * Name: Kim Warren * Email: dofapersonnel@ks.gov * Mailing Address: Department of Administration Personnel Office, 900 SW Jackson, Room 401-N, Topeka, KS 66612 Job Application Process * First Sign in or register as a New User. * Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications. * Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. * Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete. * Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page. * Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter. * Email - sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page * Notifications - view the Careers> My Job Notifications page Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: "How to Apply for a Job - Instructions" and "How to Search for a Job - Instructions" Required documents for this application to be complete: Upload the DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference) on the Careers - My Job Applications page. Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application: * Cover Letter * Resume * Transcripts Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: "How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents" How to Claim Veterans Preference Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager. Learn more about claiming Veteran's Preference How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager. Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to: ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator Office of Personnel Services Landon State Office Building 900 SW Jackson, Rm 401 Topeka, KS 66612 Equal Employment Opportunity The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job. If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the recruiter.