Job Responsibilities
Under limited supervision, responsible for the regulation and maintenance of self-insured employers, political subdivisions, and self-insured funds. Conducts analysis of all self-insured insurance applications, reporting monthly on each with special emphasis on financial feasibility at the Full Commission Business Meeting. Makes recommendations for program improvement and regulation amendments. Conducts self-insured fund analysis. Approves by-laws, trust agreements, indemnity agreements, reserves, and investments for self-insured funds. Conducts self-insured in-house and field audits. Adjusts each self-insurer's surety requirements as needed. Assures the payment of claims in the event of the bankruptcy of a self-insurer or former self-insurer using the surety they provided to the Commission. Collects and monitors timely payment of all self-insured taxes. Monitor and approve any changes to a self-insurer's workers' compensation program, including dividend payments, surety changes, excess retention, and rate changes.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Bachelor's degree and relevant program experience. Critical thinking skills with knowledge of SC Workers' Compensation laws and regulations. Strong computer skills with the ability to learn the Workers' Compensation technology system. Ability to deal with the public courteously and effectively. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to plan and organize work activities and prioritize task completion. Willing to travel.
Preferred Qualifications
J.D. and current BAR member of South Carolina and/or Graduate level degree in Business, Economics, or similar
Additional Comments
The Workers' Compensation Commission is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. The Workers' Compensation Commission offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes: Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year 15 days sick leave per year 13 paid holidays State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
Benefits
Benefits for State Employees The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies. Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses. Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options. Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more. Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.