8139-Industrial Injury Investigator

Job description

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

SAN FRANCISCO DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

TITLE: INDUSTRIAL INJURY INVESTIGATOR

JOB CODE: 8139

INTRODUCTION

Under general supervision, reviews, verifies and analyzes records of occupational injuries and illnesses and workers compensation claims data investigates and/or reviews investigation of occupational injuries and near-misses and recommends changes to prevent future incidents; determines recordability and/or reportability of occupational incidents; maintains and/or reviews logs and other documents for completeness and accuracy, prepares correspondence as necessary, enters and updates incident records into a computerized data base, prepares statistical summary reports and performs trend analysis, analyzes monthly loss control report and injury/illness statistics, coordinates meetings , acts as liaison between the claims adjuster and department staff and performs other duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

This position is responsible for reviewing, verifying and analyzing records of occupational injuries, illnesses and motor vehicle accidents and acting as a liaison with the workers' compensation claims adjuster. It is distinguished from class 8141 Workers' Compensation Adjuster in that the latter performs professional journey- level workers' compensation duties. It is distinguished from class 9155 Claims Investigator in that this class is responsible for resolving property damage claims involving city vehicles and utilities.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None

MAJOR, IMPORTANT, AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Obtains and analyzes incident investigation reports, reports of occupational injuries and illnesses, near misses, motor vehicle accidents and ensures that they are complete and accurate.

2. Determines recordability and reportability of incidents.

3. Ensures that OSHA logs and all other required records and documents are completed and maintained.

4. Conducts and/or assists supervisors in performing incident investigations and in preparing incident investigation reports.

5. Develops and maintains statistical data bases, analyzes and evaluates data, identifies injury and illness trends, and produces reports on occupational incidents, motor vehicle accidents and workers compensation claims and costs.

6. Calculates incidence rates and other statistical measures as required. Prepares the quarterly report of occupational injuries and illnesses required by the Mayor.

7. Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

Cal-OSHA and workers' compensation laws and regulations; basic mathematics and statistics used to evaluate injury/illness trends and workers compensation costs; accident investigation requirements and procedures; and Cal-OSHA injury and illness prevention program requirements.

Ability and Skill to:

Analyze, review and/or complete required OSHA/workers' compensation documents and logs; accurately determine recordability and reportability of occupational injuries and illness; communicate effectively both orally and in writing;; investigate incidents, identify causal factors and determine effective corrective actions; work effectively with department staff, and workers compensation adjustors in difficult situations; conduct basic worksite evaluations and recognize unsafe working conditions.

Skill in using data base and spread sheet programs to produce computerized reports and graphs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:

Experience:

One year of experience maintaining or reviewing occupational safety and health records as required by Cal-OSHA and/or investigating occupational injuries/illnesses

License and Certification:

License: Driver's License

Substitution:

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

8/14/95 REASON FOR AMENDMENT: This class is no longer located exclusively at Municipal Railway. The duties and responsibilities of this class have changed significantly since it was created.

PROMOTIVE LINES

ORIGINATION DATE: 05/05/1975

AMENDED DATE: 08/14/1995; 08/26/16

REASON FOR AMENDMENT To accurately reflect the current tasks, knowledge, skills & abilities, and minimum qualifications.

BUSINESS UNIT(S): COMMN SFMTA

Standard information

Disaster service work

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Historic and future compensation