REGULATORY ANALYST III (WT : WORKERS' COMPENSATION INVESTIGATOR) - 43003038

REGULATORY ANALYST III (WORKERS' COMPENSATION INVESTIGATOR) - 43003038

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.

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