Researcher 1 (PN 20084390)

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.

• 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!

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 You’Ll Be Doing:

• Assist with research projects pertaining to non-fatal and fatal occupational injuries/illnesses.
• Collect and enter data into BLS program databases for Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII) and the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) programs.
• Review, research, and refine establishment information for employers included in the SOII program.
• Assist with data correction and verification processes for information reported for the SOII program.

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.

To Qualify, You Must Clearly Demonstrate:

• 3 courses or 9 mos. exp. in operational, mathematical, analytical &/or statistical techniques used in problem solving or decision making. 
• -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. 
• Job Skills: Research

Major Worker Characteristics:

Knowledge of: Public relations, human relations, BWC & Safety Services policies & procedures*, operational, mathematical, analytical or statistical research techniques used in problem solving or decision making BLS/NAICS coding procedures*,

Skill in: Public relations, public speaking, customer service, operation of PC, MS Office, BLS computer system*. 

Ability to: Define problems, collect data, establish facts, & draw valid conclusions, use research methods in gathering data, prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports, use proper research methods in gathering data, cooperate with co-workers on group projects, handle sensitive inquiries & contacts with officials & general public, relate with employers and other internal and external customers.

Unusual Working Conditions:

Position may require travel, therefore persons occupying this position must provide their own transportation &/or legally operate a state owned vehicle.

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 a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact ADA Coordinator at 614-644-7811 or by email to: bwcada@bwc.state.oh.us.

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. Thereafter, an employee will advance one step in the pay range every year until the highest step of the pay range is reached. There may also be possible cost of living adjustments (COLA) and longevity supplements begin after five (5) years of state service.

• 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.

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.