Job Description

BWC’s core hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across BWC departments. Most positions perform work on-site at one of BWC’s seven offices across the state. BWC offers flex-time work schedules that allow an employee to start the day as early as 7:00am or as late as 8:30am.

What our employees have to say:
BWC conducts an internal engagement survey on an annual basis. Some comments from our employees include:

• BWC has been a great place to work as it has provided opportunities for growth that were lacking in my previous place of work.
• I have worked at several state agencies and BWC is the best place to work.
• Best place to work in the state and with a sense of family and support.
• I love the work culture, helpfulness, and acceptance I've been embraced with at BWC.
• I continue to be impressed with the career longevity of our employees, their level of dedication to service, pride in their work, and vast experience. It really speaks to our mission and why people join BWC and then retire from BWC.

If you are interested in helping BWC grow, please

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Performs clerical tasks in support of policy processing teams, claims and Mailroom department
• Prepares employer and claims documents for imaging
• Operates State-owned vehicles (e.g., vans, passenger vehicles, and 26' box truck) in order to pick-up and deliver mail and packages to parties on and off-site
• Utilizes material handling equipment (e.g., dollies, flatbed carts)
• Retrieves mail from other State buildings and handles paperwork associated with completing deliveries
• Processes incoming and outgoing policy and claims mail
• Uses computer to verify policy coverage status of employer in order to locate policy files
• Receives, inspects and records new material, supplies and equipment for distribution throughout the agency
• Places asset tags on received items according to rules, policies and procedures
• Requires travel and ability to legally operate a state-owned vehicle

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
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

• Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in using personal computer & related business office software; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in office practices & procedures.

• Or 6 mos. exp. as Office Professional 1, 12141.

AND

Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition, subtraction, multiplication, division & reading common English
vocabulary; valid driver's license if position requires operation of vehicle to pick up or deliver mail.

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Major Worker Characteristics:

Knowledge of: BWC policies & procedures*; Division & departmental policies & standard operating procedures*; BWC forms*; office practices & procedures; public relations; customer service principles; BWC document retention schedules & Naming Policy guidelines*.

Skill in: Personal Computer; software (e.g. Outlook E-Mail, Right-Fax, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Access)*; Office Equipment (e.g. fax machines, telephones)*.

Ability to: forward materials to customers via US Mail, Express Mail, UPS, fax, & E-Mail*; identify customer needs when customer is unsure & follow up accordingly, carry out detailed but basic instructions; deal with problems involving few variables within familiar context; deal with some abstract but mostly concrete variables; maintain accurate records; cooperate with co-workers on group projects.

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.

BWC OCSEA Selection Rights:
This position shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. BWC bargaining unit members have selection rights before non-bargaining unit members. All other applications will only be considered if an internal bargaining unit applicant is not selected for this position.

Salary Information:

Hourly wage is expected to be paid at step 1 of the pay range associated with the position for candidates who are new employees of the state. Current employees of the state will be placed in the appropriate step based on any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code. Movement to the next step of the pay range (a roughly 4% increase) will occur after six months, assuming job performance is acceptable. Thereafter, an employee will advance one step in the pay range every year until the highest step of the pay range is reached. There may also be possible cost of living adjustments (COLA) and longevity supplements begin after five (5) years of state service.

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

Background Check:

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.

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.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

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