Workers' Compensation Accident Illness Prevention Analyst
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Workers' Compensation Accident Illness Prevention Analyst
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Workers' Compensation Accident Illness Prevention Analyst
Salary
$59,345.00 - $90,211.00 Annually
Location
Dauphin County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2025-31316-70171
Department
Department of Labor & Industry
Division
LI BWC Hlth and Sf Div
Opening Date
08/07/2025
Closing Date
8/20/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
70171
Position Number
00226459
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
B4
Pay Group
ST07
Bureau / Division Code
00121330
Bureau / Division
Bureau of Workers' Compensation - Health and Safety Division
Worksite Address
651 Boas Street
City
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17121
Contact Name
Moureen Gunyanyi
Contact Email
mgunyanyi@pa.gov
+ Description
+ Benefits
+ Questions
THE POSITION
Are you eager to start a new chapter in your career? Join the Bureau of Workers Compensation, Health and Safety Division where you will serve as an Accident and Illness Prevention Analyst. In this vital role, you will have the opportunity to inspect, review and evaluate insurers' and self-insurers' accident and illness prevention services and programs for compliance with criteria established by the Bureau of Workers' Compensation. If you have strong analytical skills, a passion for workplace safety, and want to make a positive impact on workers in Pennsylvania, we encourage you to apply today.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In the role of Workers' Compensation Accident Illness Prevention Analyst, you will be responsible for a variety of technical duties to include auditing accident and illness prevention programs and services provided by insurance carriers, group self-insurance funds, and self-insured employers to determine compliance with regulations governing workers' health and safety. You will be expected to review annual reports to determine the adequacy of accident and illness prevention program services, conduct on-site and on-line audits to determine compliance with regulations and provide technical assistance on relevant regulations and guidelines. This position identifies insurers and self-insured employers' deficiencies, recommends corrective actions and monitors effectiveness of services and programs. Work includes preparing detailed reports and correspondence documenting the findings of audits. You will be required to travel to sites across the Commonwealth to conduct audits and information verifications.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=00226459) .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
+ Full-time employment
+ Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
+ Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, upon successful completion of the training period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
+ Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
+ You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
+ Four years of experience in safety and/or loss control work which involved evaluating industrial accidents and illness, preparing reports, and making recommendations concerning safety and health in the workplace;or
+ Two years of experience in safety and/or loss control work which involved evaluating industrial accidents and illnesses, preparing reports, and making recommendations concerning safety and health in the workplace, and a Bachelor's degree in industrial hygiene, industrial safety, or a closely related field;or
+ Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Other Requirements:
+ You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.
+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
+ If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
+ Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
+ Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
+ Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
+ 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
+ Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
+ Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
+ Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
+ You must provide complete and accurate information or:
+ your score may be lower than deserved.
+ you may be disqualified.
+ You may only apply/testoncefor this posting.
+ Your results will be provided via email.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
01
How much full-time professional experience do you possess in safety and/or loss control work which involved evaluating industrial accidents and illnesses, preparing reports, and making recommendations concerning safety and health in the workplace?
+ 4 years or more
+ 3 but less than 4 years
+ 2 but less than 3 years
+ 1 but less than 2 years
+ Less than 1 year
+ None
02
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
03
How much graduate coursework have you completed in industrial hygiene, industrial/occupational health and safety, or a closely related field? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.org (”www.naces.org”target=_blank”) and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
+ 60 credits or more
+ 30 but less than 60 credits
+ Less than 30 credits
+ None
04
CS-INSTRUCTIONS You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .
+ Yes
05
WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – CONDUCTING AUDITS
Conducts audits of accident and illness prevention programs and services provided by insurance carriers, group self-insurance funds, and self-insured employers to determine compliance with regulations governing workers' health and safety. Duties include: reviews annual reports to determine that programs and services are adequate; ensures that persons providing accident and injury prevention services were qualified; analyzes records and other documents during on-site audits of the regulated community; formulates recommendations to correct deficiencies in programs; resolves any discrepancies/complaints; and recommends acceptance/rejection of the program and/or services.
Levels of Performance
Select one "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
+ A. I have experience independently developing, implementing and administering a comprehensive accident and illness prevention program. Note: Accident and Illness prevention programs include hazard identification, industrial/occupational health services, industrial hygiene services, emergency action plans, safety rules and enforcement procedures, accident investigation and reporting, and program evaluation methods; OR I have experience independently auditing accident and illness prevention programs for compliance with local, state and/or federal regulations governing workers' health and safety which must have involved on-site inspections.
+ B. I have experience independently implementing and administering a comprehensive accident and illness program as described above but have not developed the program I implemented; OR I have experience auditing accident and illness prevention programs but received close supervision from others more experienced.
+ C. I have successfully completed college level coursework in the area of conducting audits of accident and illness prevention program as described in work behavior 1, e.g. ergonomics, industrial hygiene or industrial safety; OR my experience is limited to one or more specialties in the areas of hazard identification, industrial/occupational health services, industrial hygiene services, emergency action planning, implementing safety rules and enforcement procedures, accident investigation and reporting, or program evaluation methods.
+ D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.
06
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
+ The name of the employer where you gained this experience
+ The actual duties you performed related to (language specific to what the work behavior is measuring here).
+ Your level of responsibility.
07
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
+ College/University
+ Course Title
+ Credits/Clock Hours
08
WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – PROVIDES GUIDANCE AND ASSISTANCE
Provides guidance and technical assistance to insurance carrier representatives, group self-insurance funds, self-insured employees and other interested parties to promote understanding in the regulations governing workers health and safety requirements. Duties include: assessing the accident and illness prevention program, recommending changes to the program, justifying findings, and resolving deficiencies.
Levels of Performance
Select one "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
+ A. I have experience independently providing guidance or assistance to others in performing a loss control survey and risk assessment which includes providing responses to inquiries, justifying findings and resolving deficiencies.
+ B. I have experience providing responses to inquiries, justifying findings and resolving deficiencies but received guidance or assistance from others more experienced.
+ C. I have experience limited to one or more specialties in the areas of hazard identification, industrial/occupational health services, industrial hygiene services, emergency action planning, implementing safety rules and enforcement procedures, accident investigation and reporting, or program evaluation methods.
+ D. I have no experience or training related to this work behavior.
09
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
+ The name of the employer where you gained this experience
+ The actual duties you performed related to (language specific to what the work behavior is measuring here).
+ Your level of responsibility.
10
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
+ College/University
+ Course Title
+ Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – PREPARES REPORTS
Prepares detailed reports and correspondence to document findings of audits which includes an identification of deficiencies and recommendations for corrective action; and provides and receives information from individual self-insured employers, group self-insurance funds and licensed workers' compensation insurance carriers.
Levels of Performance
Select one "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
+ A. I have experience independently providing guidance or assistance to others in performing a loss control survey and risk assessment which includes providing responses to inquiries, justifying findings and resolving deficiencies.
+ B. I have experience providing responses to inquiries, justifying findings and resolving deficiencies but received guidance or assistance from others more experienced.
+ C. I have successfully completed college coursework in technical writing, effective writing, or other related courses OR I have performed the work behavior outside the field of accident and illness prevention.
+ D. I have no experience or training related to this work behavior.
12
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
+ The name of the employer where you gained this experience
+ The actual duties you performed related to (language specific to what the work behavior is measuring here).
+ Your level of responsibility.
13
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
+ College/University
+ Course Title
+ Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – CONDUCTS MEETINGS
Conducts meetings within the context of an audit which includes maintaining order over a group, providing clear and concise presentation of information, responding to questions, providing interpretation of the Workers' Compensation Accident and Illness regulations guidelines and defending written and verbal decisions.
Levels of Performance
Select one "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
+ A. I have experience independently conducting meetings related to accident and illness prevention which includes maintaining order of the group, responding to questions, providing interpretation of accepted accident and illness prevention principles and guidelines, and defending decisions.
+ B. I have experience independently conducting meetings outside of the field of accident and illness prevention which includes maintaining order of the group, responding to questions, providing interpretation of information and defending decisions.
+ C. I have successfully completed college level coursework in group presentation, e.g., speech, presentation, instruction; OR I have conducted meetings which did include providing information but did not require providing interpretation of the information or defending decisions.
+ D. I have no experience or training related to this work behavior.
15
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
+ The name of the employer where you gained this experience
+ The actual duties you performed related to (language specific to what the work behavior is measuring here).
+ Your level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
+ College/University
+ Course Title
+ Credits/Clock Hours
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Address
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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
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