Cleveland - Investigator - PN: 20066698

A Little About Us:
With roughly 1,500 employees in seven 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 strives to maintain an inclusive workplace. We begin by being an equal opportunity employer. Employees can participate in and lead employee work groups, participate in on-line forums 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’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. Flex-time schedules are based on operational need and require supervisor approval. 

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 click this link to read more, and then come back to this job posting to submit your application! 

What You’ll Be Doing:

· Investigate the facts surrounding injuries, fatalities, occupational diseases sustained from an employer’s alleged failure to comply with rules & laws for specific safety requirements

· Perform job site inspections, conduct pre & post-inspection conferences with employers and interview injured workers and witnesses

· Respond to and conduct preliminary investigations upon occurrences of death proximate to injuries &/or catastrophic injuries as assigned

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.

30 mos. trg. or 30 mos. investigative exp. with experience corresponding to type of complaints & alleged violations appearing in job posting/approved position description; valid driver's license. 

-Or Completion of associate core program in law enforcement, criminal justice or in academic field commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on file; 12 mos. exp. conducting investigations &/or inspections; valid driver’s license. 

-Or 30 mos. trg. or 30 mos. exp. as Investigator Assistant, 26210 with experience corresponding to type of complaints & alleged violations appearing in job posting/approved position description; valid driver's license. 

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

Job Skills: Investigation

Major Worker Characteristics:

Knowledge of BWC policies & procedures*; BWC Safety Violations Investigation Unit policies & procedures*; investigative practices, techniques & procedures; laws & rules applicable to complaints & alleged safety violations under investigation*; case preparation & reporting; interviewing; public relations; human relations. 

Skill in use of personal computer; computer peripherals (e.g. scanners, printers); BWC software (e.g. word processing, database, spreadsheet, statistical, email, OCR)*; scanning*; photo editing*; graphics*; digital cameras*; operation of a motor vehicle. 

Ability to collect data & establish facts concerning validity of complaints & allegations; prepare accurate, concise & meaningful case reports recommending final dispositions; use proper research methods in gathering data; interpret extensive variety of technical material in books, journals & manuals; deal with variety of variables in somewhat unfamiliar context; maintain accurate records; complete routine forms; understand basic physics, engineering, ergonomics & psychological & physiological factors relative to an accident; successfully interview claimants, witnesses, alleged violators & others with a diverse & wide range of backgrounds, education & knowledge; work alone on most tasks; handle routine & sensitive inquiries & documents from claimants, employers, witnesses, alleged violators, government officials & co-workers; with or without reasonable accommodation, climb over &/or crawl under large machinery & obstacles, stoop for long periods to inspect machinery & accident sites, ascend & descend ladders, stairs, work platforms & scaffolding, traverse elevated catwalks, walkways & planks to gain access to accident sites or machinery, carry heavy (approximately 50 lbs.) equipment (e.g. computer & equipment cases) for long distances & for extended periods of time, lift, move &/or manipulate heavy machinery parts to access, view, inspect & photograph; operate motor vehicles over long distances; identify hazardous materials & equipment*; identify potentially hostile or violent situations & disturbances in the field (e.g. locating injured workers &/or witnesses in various neighborhoods & business districts)*; skillfully & tactfully handle hostile &/or violent persons & groups of persons to ensure personal safety through use of verbal/tactical communication*.

 (*) developed after employment.

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 reasonable accommodations related to disability, pregnancy, or religion, please contact the ADA mailbox [email protected].

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. 

Educational Transcripts:
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.

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

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.