REGULATORY ANALYST III (WORKING TITLE: WORKERS' COMPENSATION INVESTIGATOR) - 43003624

State of Florida•Temple Terrace, FL

1d•$48,000 - $88,982•Onsite

About The Position

The Regulatory Analyst III (Workers’ Compensation Investigator) is responsible for conducting investigations for the purpose of ensuring employer compliance with the workers’ compensation coverage requirements; entering and inspecting any place of business at any reasonable time for purposes of investigating employer compliance; examining and copying business records; issuing, serving and enforcing stop-work orders, penalty assessment orders, and any other orders required under s. 440.107, Florida Statutes. This position requires a thorough knowledge of the compliance and liability provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Law, workers’ compensation compliance rules and procedures. (s. 440.02, 440.05, 440.10, 440.107, 440.38, F.S. and 69L-6, F.A.C.) Conduct on-site inspections & complex investigations of various types of businesses to determine if the employer is failing to secure the payment of compensation, understating or concealing payroll, materially misrepresenting or concealing employee duties so as to avoid proper classification for premium calculations, or materially misrepresenting or concealing information pertinent to the computation and application of an experience rating (s. 440.07 F.S.). This may include construction sites, industrial operations and factories, office environments, business related to agricultural and retail establishments. Observe & document activities performed by workers onsite and assign classification codes as described in the SCOPES Manual. Interview workers to determine their employment status and wages;Issue, serve and enforce stop work orders, penalty assessment orders, and other related enforcement documents;Create and maintain investigative case files in accordance with established procedures. Timely enter case information in the Coverage and Compliance Automated System (CCAS);Receive and process payments related to penalty assessment orders in accordance with the Division’s approved cash receipt procedures. Serve as a witness in court and provide testimony for those cases in which the employer has challenged the Division’s enforcement actions. Advise and educate employers of their rights, responsibilities and obligations under the workers’ compensation law. Prepare and maintain statistical records including weekly activity/production statistics (i.e. Daily Activity Report & Vehicle Log). Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor, Investigations Manager, or Bureau Chief.

Requirements

Four (4) years of investigative or regulatory experience is required.
A post-secondary degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for the required work experience.
This position requires the Investigator to spend approximately 75% of his/her time conducting on-site inspections and interacting with employers and employees in the field.
Licensed to operate a motor vehicle.
The ability to perform physical activities such as, climbing stairs and/or walking on uneven/unlevel grounds (i.e. construction sites) in various outdoor weather conditions (i.e. temperatures below 40 degrees and above 90 degrees).
Knowledge of methods of data collection, analysis and data interpretation
How to conduct an interview
Problem solving techniques and fact finding investigations
Planning, organizing and coordinating work assignments
Ability to perform physical activities such as climbing stairs and/or walking on uneven/unlevel grounds (i.e. construction sites) in various outdoor weather conditions (i.e. temperatures below 40°and above 90°)
Work independently, plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
Prepare and generate clear and understandable oral and written communication
Prepare and maintain reports
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Dealing with the public in a tactful and courteous manner
Use keyboard controlled data input devices
To meet performance expectations
Use various Microsoft programs and applications
Obtain and maintain a valid Florida driver license
Operate a motor vehicle (car).

Nice To Haves

One (1) or more years of workers' compensation experience.
One (1) or more years of experience writing detailed chronological reports.
Two (2) or more years of experience conducting face-to-face fact-finding interviews.
Bi-lingual with the ability to fluently speak and write Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

Conduct on-site inspections & complex investigations of various types of businesses to determine if the employer is failing to secure the payment of compensation, understating or concealing payroll, materially misrepresenting or concealing employee duties so as to avoid proper classification for premium calculations, or materially misrepresenting or concealing information pertinent to the computation and application of an experience rating (s. 440.07 F.S.)
Observe & document activities performed by workers onsite and assign classification codes as described in the SCOPES Manual.
Interview workers to determine their employment status and wages
Issue, serve and enforce stop work orders, penalty assessment orders, and other related enforcement documents
Create and maintain investigative case files in accordance with established procedures.
Timely enter case information in the Coverage and Compliance Automated System (CCAS)
Receive and process payments related to penalty assessment orders in accordance with the Division’s approved cash receipt procedures.
Serve as a witness in court and provide testimony for those cases in which the employer has challenged the Division’s enforcement actions.
Advise and educate employers of their rights, responsibilities and obligations under the workers’ compensation law.
Prepare and maintain statistical records including weekly activity/production statistics (i.e. Daily Activity Report & Vehicle Log).
Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor, Investigations Manager, or Bureau Chief.