Metropolitan Council
Occupational Health Specialist
SALARY
Depends on Qualifications
LOCATION
Minneapolis, MN
JOB TYPE
Full-Time
JOB NUMBER
2018-00033
DEPARTMENT
Regional Administration
DIVISION
Human Resources
OPENING DATE
04/19/2018
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
SALARY
Depends on Qualifications
LOCATION
Minneapolis, MN
JOB TYPE
Full-Time
JOB NUMBER
2018-00033
DEPARTMENT
Regional Administration
DIVISION
Human Resources
OPENING DATE
04/19/2018
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
Who We Are
- Please note: Some work sites do not have easy access to public transportation, in these circumstances travel by car or the ability to drive to the work site(s) will be necessary.The Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities has a full-time vacancy for a Human Resources Occupational Health Specialist. This position will be located in Minneapolis.
Full Salary Range: $70,304 Annual - $99,757 Annual.
Salary is based on qualifications, our benefits package, internal equity and external competitiveness.
This position is open until filled.
About us:
We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater and housing services. To learn more about our work and various divisions: https://metrocouncil.org/We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve
About the position:
The person in this position is responsible for monitoring employees out of work due to an illness or an injury. She or he will serve as liaison between physicians and the workplace. The individual in this role will assist employees with an appropriate return-to-work plan. The best qualified candidates will have a thorough an understanding of Workers' Compensation, FMLA and general case management principles. In addition to the required education AND experience the following is highly desired:- Disability Management
- FMLA
- MPLA
- Restricted/Modified Duty
- Drug & Alcohol program for FTA, FRA, FMCSA and Non-DOT testing
- Drug Free Workplace
What you would do in this job:
- Review medical information and use case management principles to assist employees in the recovery process and ensure a safe and appropriate return to work
- Evaluate FMLA applications for medical qualification and approve or deny based on medical information provided
- Schedule fitness for duty appointments as appropriate, facilitate communication between occupational health clinics and Met Council managers and/or risk management regarding employee work status, DOT certification, pre-employment and fitness-for-duty physical results
- Facilitate consistent application of disability management across the Council
- Responsible for restricted/modified duty assignment and monitoring of progression of restrictions to either full work or medical disqualification
- Acts as a resource for reasonable suspicion drug/alcohol testing
- Provide expertise regarding ADA accommodations
- Meet with managers and OEO as appropriate to assist with determining accommodation or undue business hardship
What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications):
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university AND four (4) years of nursing experience
OR
Associate's Degree in Nursing AND six (6) years of case management experience in place of RN.
MUST HAVE: Current, unrestricted State of Minnesota Registered Nursing License, or the ability to obtain a MN nursing license upon hire.
Desired Qualifications:- Experience and/or knowledge with local, state and federal regulatory and legislative occupational health requirements
- Experience and/or knowledge of FMCSA Medical Examiner's Certification (DOT Card)
- Experience and/or knowledge of OSHA, ADA, FMLA, and Work Comp
- Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN or COHN-S) or Certified Case Manager (CCM)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:- Knowledge of case management principles, medical terminology, and disability guidelines
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Computer skills sufficient to create documents, presentations, analyze data generate reports and provide communication
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and consult with internal and external parties
Additional information:
- Union/Grade: AFSCME/ Grade H
FLSA Status: Exempt
Safety Sensitive: No
Selection Process:
All applications complete the following steps in the selection and hire process:- Application Review by Human Resources
- Hiring Manager Review
- Oral Exam/Structured Panel Interview
- Selection Interview/Final Interview
Candidates will be notified of their application status through email only.
Work Environment:
Work is regularly performed in a normal office environment but may require local in-state travel by car. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position. Regular attendance is an essential responsibility.
All employment offers are conditional upon a review and verification of education, employment and driving record (if applicable) as well as passing a pre-employment drug screen for new hires. Offers are also conditioned upon passing a criminal background check for new hires. Convictions are not an automatic disqualification from the selection process.
The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis. Convictions are reviewed based upon the relatedness of the conviction to duties of the position as well as a candidate's ability to demonstrate adequate rehabilitation. Metropolitan Council employees who are applying for positions which are safety sensitive; supervisory/managerial; located in Finance, Information Services (IS) or Human Resources; or have access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards will be required to pass a criminal background check.
Please note:
Making a false statement or withholding information (misrepresentation) may cause an applicant to be barred from consideration for the position.
The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please notify Human Resources at 651-602-1398.
- Employer
- Metropolitan Council
- Website
- https://metrocouncil.org
- Address
-
390 Robert St. N.
St. Paul, Minnesota, 55101
- Employer
- Metropolitan Council
- Website
- https://metrocouncil.org
- Address
-
390 Robert St. N.
St. Paul, Minnesota, 55101
- Occupational Health Specialist Supplemental Questionnaire
- * QUESTION 1
- Instructions: The purpose of the supplemental questions listed below is to further evaluate your experience and education and to determine your eligibility for this position. Answer each question completely. Please do not type "see resume", your application will be considered incomplete and you will not receive further consideration for this position. The experience you indicate in your responses should also be consistent with the Work History section of this application. The intent of the descriptive questions is to get a deeper understanding of the type of work you have done. All experience, education claimed in this application is subject to verification in case of a contingent job offer. I have read and understand the above instructions regarding supplemental questions.
- * QUESTION 2
- Select the level of completed education.
- * QUESTION 3
- Select the option that most accurately describes your experience.
- * QUESTION 4
- Do you have a current unrestricted State of Minnesota Registered Nursing License?
- * QUESTION 5
- Do you have an unrestricted Nursing License from a different state?
- * QUESTION 6
- If you answered yes to the previous question, would you be willing and eligible to file for a MN unrestricted license upon employment offer?
- QUESTION 7
- Check all that you have current.
- * QUESTION 8
- Check all that you have experience in
- * QUESTION 9
- Briefly describe your experience with local, state and federal regulatory and legislative occupational health requirements. If you do not have this experience type "none"
- * QUESTION 10
- Briefly describe your experience with OSHA, ADA, FMLA, and Workers Compensation. If you do not have this experience type "none"
- * QUESTION 11
- This position will require travel by car or the ability to drive to other work sites within the Twin Cities metro area which may not be easily accessible by public transportation. Would you be willing and able to do this?
- * Required Question