Special Deputy Commissioner
State of North Carolina
- Wake County, NC
- $64,838-97,257 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Salary Grade: LG06 Mission of the Industrial Commission
The North Carolina Industrial Commission is vested as a court of exclusive and original jurisdiction by the General Assembly to adjudicate and administer the North Carolina Workers' Compensation Act. The Industrial Commission processes over 65,000 workers' compensation injury reports and claims filed annually under the Act. This responsibility includes overseeing and providing for the trial of contested cases as well as administering non-contested cases. Workers who are injured by accident on the job or who contract an occupational disease receive disability and medical benefits as ordered by the Industrial Commission. The Industrial Commission is also a court of original jurisdiction for litigating tort claims against the State under the North Carolina State Tort Claims Act. Additionally, the General Assembly has mandated the Industrial Commission to provide an adjudicated process for Childhood Vaccine-Related Injury claims, Compensation to Persons Erroneously Convicted of Felonies, and Eugenics claims. It acts as a court of exclusive and final jurisdiction for death claims made by families of law enforcement officers, fire fighters, rescue squad workers and civil air patrol members arising under the Public Safety Employees' Death Benefits Act. Each of these adjudicatory systems requires administration of contested and uncontested claims, review of agreements, and supervision of payment of benefits.Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
The primary role of the Executive Secretary's Office is to provide administrative review of issues in cases not scheduled for a hearing before a Deputy Commissioner or the Full Commission. The Executive Secretary and Special Deputy Commissioners act in a quasi-judicial capacity, issuing orders on various Motions, approving Compromise Settlement Agreements, directing distribution of third-party recoveries, and ruling on termination or reinstatement of benefits. The Executive Secretary's Office strives to handle a high volume of motions and agreements efficiently and effectively. The Executive Secretary's Office also responds to numerous inquiries from litigants and seeks to provide excellent customer service to the Commission's stakeholders.Primary Purpose of the Position
This position is part of the staff of the Industrial Commission's Office of the Executive Secretary. This position has been designated by the Commission as a “Special Deputy Commissioner” with the authority to rule on Compromise Settlement Agreements, Medical Motions, and Form 23 and Form 24 Applications for termination or suspension of workers' compensation benefits following training and approval. The position also involves performing legal research, gathering statistics, and assisting the Executive Secretary with ruling on other administrative motions or with the development of continuing legal education manuscripts and presentations, on an as-needed basis.Incentives of NC State Employment:
We value our employees and offer a wide variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits. Benefits to include:
- 12 Annual paid Holidays
- North Carolina State Health Plan administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC
- Supplemental Benefits including: Flexible Spending Accounts, Accident Insurance, Cancer & Specified Disease, Critical Illness, Dental and Vision
- NC State Retirement (TSERS)
- WeSave Employee Discounts
- Demonstrated knowledge of the North Carolina Workers' Compensation Act and the North Carolina Workers' Compensation Rules, as well as relevant aspects of other areas of North Carolina law.
- Demonstrated experience in efficiently managing a high volume of cases and tasks.
- Demonstrated experience in analyzing evidence, applying the law, and making carefully considered decisions within deadlines.
- Demonstrated experience communicating effectively in written and oral form.
- Demonstrated experience in working independently, but also working with the public and as part of a team.
There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.