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Workers' Compensation Specialist

Office of Workers' Compensation Programs

$89,508–$133,142/yr

📍 Multiple Locations · Remote

RemoteVeteran Preferred

The mission of DFEC is to administer the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA) (5 U.S.C. § 8101 et. seq.) by developing and adjudicating new claims for benefits, managing ongoing claims, authorizing and paying medical and compensation benefits to injured worker and survivors, and helping injured employees return to work when they are able to do so. Position is in the Bargaining Unit. -Primary point of coordination, contact, oversight, and problem resolution for compensation payments and insurance benefits. -Provide expert technical advice, support, and recommendations to agency management officials, claims examiners, fiscal operations specialists, administrative staff and federal agency personnel on interpretation of policies, programs, regulations, and statutes concerning...

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This position is 19 miles from Buckley SFB. The 2026 BAH rate there is $2,841/month for an E-5 with dependents — useful for working out what the salary above is actually worth locally. Nearest VA facility: Denver VA Regional Benefit Office, 2 miles away. 33 other open positions are currently listed within 25 miles. Browse all jobs near Buckley SFB.

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