NOTICE JOB POSTING TO: FROM: DATE: RE: City of B ridgeport e mployees af filiated with the Connecticut La borers' District Council f or the Bridgeport P ublic E mployees U nion (aka " LIUNA" ), Loca l 665 Civil Service Commission Office Thursday, June 11, 2026 Benefits C oordinator - Workers' Compensation The City of B ridgeport 's Benefits Department has an opening for t he position of Benefits C oordinator - Workers' Compensation . This posi tion is r esponsible for re sponsible for t he administration and coordination of al l employees/retiree health benefits, insurance programs and services pr ovided by t he Benefits O ffice on as needed basis w ith special em phasis on retiree benefits and workers'' compensation. A complete job description is at tached. The essential functions or duties described above are a general statement of functions and duties of the position. There may be other types of work that may be performed, and the omission of a particular duty or function does not exclude that duty or function from the position provided the duty or function is similar in work, rela ted to the work or logically assigned to the position. Current annu al sa lary of $72, 474.00. If interested, el igible members w ho meet t he required qualifications, as det ermined by t he City, may submit an electronic b id (via email) by delivering or em ailing a resume to the Office of t he Civil Service Commission, C ity Hall, room #106 or COB.JOBS@bridgeportct.gov . If submitting electronically, pl ease include the following in the subject line: "Benefits C oordinator - Workers' Compensation - Member N ame - LIUNA Bid."DEADLINE TO APPLY IS Wednesday, June 24, 2026. This no tice is also available for review on our City's Career Website at www.bridgeportct.gov/careers. This do cument s erves as a general not ice as required by the L IUNA Union c ontract. T he City r eserves the right t o correct any information which m ay have been inadvertently m isstated. JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Department: Reports To: Union/Pay Grade: Date: Benefits Coordinator (Workers'' Compensation) Labor Relations - Benefits Benefits Manager LIUNA October 2023 GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Responsible for the administration and coordination of all employees/retiree health benefits, insurance programs and services provided by the Benefits Office on as needed basis with special emphasis on retiree benefits and workers'' compensation. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the supervision of the Benefits Manager SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Administers the City''s workers'' compensation program interacting with all parties to the program, including employees, the third -party administrator, city departments, health care providers, internal and external legal counsel, payroll staff and others who from time to time may have involvement with this program. • Monitors the activities of the third -party administrator including claims adjudication, finances, record keeping, administration of the medical care network, special exams, professional consultations and surveillance. • Supports City departments in the administration of employee claims, recordkeeping, restricted duty assignments, safety programs. • Confers with internal and external counsel with regard to the program administration. • Record keeping: Maintains historical records of employee claims, injury and expense data; prepares various injury loss records as required. • Provides overtime and wage data to third party administrator; assists with and verifies COLA and annual rate adjustment calculation; informs payroll of lost time cases; prepares reports. • Advises employees regarding administration of their claim. • Coordinates departmental safety meetings to assure that periodic meetings occur pursuant to City policy, professional standards and state statute. • Prepares injury data reports; prepares and or advises departments on preparation of OSHA logs. • Coordinates departments'' safety requirements and training needs with the departmental supervision and third- party administrator loss prevention specialist. • Assists with all employees/retiree health benefits, insurance programs and services provided by the Benefits Office on as needed basis. Assists all retirees and employees with matters relating to their benefits. • Updates enrollment of retirees and dependents in the appropriate medical and prescription plan. • Administers pension deduction contributions for police and fire retirees. • Administers Medicare-B Reimbursement program. • Counsels prospective and current retirees on benefit entitlement. • Serves as primary liaison to Medicare Medical Administrator. • Issues COBRA letters to retired employees and dependents. • Assists with annual and/or biennial OPEB census. • Assists retirees with benefit issues related to Medicare benefits. • Other related duties as needed by the Benefits Manager. MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: • Associates Degree in Business Administration or related fields. Education requirement may be waived/substituted with relevant experience. EXPERIENCE: • Preferred experience of five years and/or education administering workers'' compensation and safety programs in a municipal environment. Familiarity with workers'' compensation procedures, concepts and terminology. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Knowledge of group benefits including Medicare programs. • High school math skills including ratios, proportions and basic algebra; facility with manipulation of large tables of numbers and large dollar amounts. • Detail -orientated with the ability to manage multiple projects at a time, with timely follow -up. • Ability to organize, prioritize and plan/schedule work tasks to meet deadlines. • Strong experience preparing reports. • Must be able to interact professionally and communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of government, peers, site -based staff, agency partners as well as the public. • Experience working with seniors, veterans, youths, the unhoused and those re-entering the community. • Working knowledge of all Microsoft Office 365 applications. • Strong computer/phone/tablet skills. This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions, responsibilities, and qualifications which comprise this position.