Job Description

Requisition No: 842325 

Agency: Division of Administrative Hearings

Working Title: STATE MEDIATOR - OJCC - 72003512

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 72003512 

Salary: $96,949.20 

Posting Closing Date: 12/17/2024 

Total Compensation Estimator 

Workers’ Compensation Mediator – 72003512

This advertisement is for an SES position located in the Office of Judges of Compensation Claims in Florida, with the option to telecommute from home.

Contact Person: Judge David Langham (850) 595-6310

Salary: $96,949.20 Annually

Total Annual Compensation Package Estimate: $131,519

· Salary $96,949.20

· Insurance $9,743

· Retirement $8,047

· Leave and Holidays $16,7804

Please Note: This estimate is based on the Selected Exempt Service Pay Plan, a Single Insurance Plan, and 0-5 years of Service with the State of Florida.

BENEFITS:

· Exceptional health, dental, and vision.

· Tuition reimbursement.

· Excellent retirement benefits program.

· Generous vacation program with paid holidays.

· 40-hour work week with weekends off.

· Tax deferred employee investment plan.

· Job stability in an enriching and engaging work environment.

DESCRIPTION:

This position serves as Mediator for the Judges of Compensation Claims Office and mediates workers' compensation cases .

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

· Conducts mediation conferences with the parties to contested workers compensation claims in an attempt to help resolve issues and settle claims.

• Answers inquiries of parties regarding the workers’ compensation adjudication process and mediation process. 
• Provides input for the formulation of and amendments to the rules of procedure regarding the mediation process.
• Maintains accurate records regarding the disposition of claims and preparing reports required by law or deemed necessary by the assigned JCC.
• Travels, where necessary, to conduct mediation conferences.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of workers’ compensation statutes and rules.
• The ability to understand and communicate legal arguments clearly and effectively.
• The ability to maintain impartiality and the appearance of impartiality.
• The ability to draft clear and concise agreements.
• The ability to manage a busy mediation calendar.
• The ability to create and manage a docketing system to follow up with parties to ensure execution of and return of mediation agreements.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a member of The Florida Bar for at least 5 years,
• Must have completed a Florida Supreme Court certified circuit civil mediation program.
• Must be certified as a circuit civil mediator by the Florida Supreme Court .

Please submit your application and resume by the deadline of December 17, 2024 to Chief Judge David Langham at David.Langham@doah.state.fl.us

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

If you are interested in this position and meet the above indicated qualification and have the desired education, knowledge and experience, please submit a State of Florida Application and resume through the People First system. If you experience problems applying on-line, please call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the closing date.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

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