Industrial Commission District Hearing Officer - 20065866 - (Mansfield, OH)

THIS VACANCY IS OPEN TO INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION OF OHIO EMPLOYEES ONLY Under general supervision in assigned Regions/Districts, prepares for, conducts, & issues orders from administrative hearings on Workers' Compensation claims. Hears claims on the issues of allowance, payment of compensation, payment of medical bills, determination of percentage of permanent partial disability, & any other contested claim matter except those over which the Industrial Commission (IC) or its Staff Hearing Officers have original jurisdiction. Ensures all proceedings are conducted in a fair & legal manner. Performs legal research into difficult questions with regard to Workers' Compensation; participates in depositions. Completes miscellaneous assignments made by the Regional Managers or any member of the IC. Provides training to new Hearing Officers & Legal Interns; conducts 2nd level hearings in the absence of Staff Hearing Officers.