Workers Compensation Specialist

About the opportunity

This position is located in the Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice, in Fort Worth, Texas. As a Workers Compensation Specialist, you will serve as the initial point of contact for all Office of Workers’ Compensation Program (OWCP) claims submitted from the field, providing technical advice and assistance to managers and claimants Bureau-wide. Major duties include explaining rules and procedures, consulting with various administrative and medical personnel to develop integrated case solutions, reviewing new claims for adherence to guidelines, and performing extensive research and fact-finding. Along with all other correctional institution employees, the incumbent is charged with maintaining institutional security, which takes precedence over all other duties and is performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Salary and benefits

• Salary ranging from $81,186 to $105,547 per year (GS Pay Plan)
• Federal government employee benefits and retirement coverage (subject to FERS/CSRS and prior law enforcement coverage conditions)

Who can apply?

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Must meet specialized experience requirements equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level, OR possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.M., OR a combination of education and experience
• Specialized experience includes applying FECA regulations, practices, and procedures; providing technical guidance and consultative services; and reviewing claims and determining adherence to guidelines
• Preferred quality ranking factors include Advanced OWCP Case Management Training, knowledge of FECA regulations, claims processing experience, and proficiency using ECOMP and AQS

Required documents

• Resume (limited to 2 pages, including name, contact information, start/end dates in MM/YYYY format, and number of hours worked per week)
• College transcript if qualifying based on education (must include school name, student name, degree, and date awarded; official transcripts required prior to duty if selected)
• DD-214 demonstrating honorable or general discharge, if claiming veterans' preference
• Standard Form (SF) 15 and all required documentation if claiming 10-point veteran preference
• Unredacted latest SF-50 if a current or former federal government employee
• Proof of ICTAP/CTAP eligibility if applicable

When to apply

• Date posted: August 25, 2026
• Application closing date: September 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM (ET)

How to apply

• Read the entire announcement and instructions thoroughly
• Click the Apply Online button on USAJOBS
• Answer all required questions in the application questionnaire
• Attach and electronically link all necessary supporting documentation
• Submit the complete application package prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on September 1, 2026
• Complete any required USA Hire Assessments following submission using the unique assessment link provided via email and screen notification within the designated timeframe

Additional information

• Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a urinalysis, physical, and background investigation, including National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit checks.
• Applicants not currently working in an institution must complete a qualification inquiry regarding misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence convictions to be authorized to carry a firearm.
• This is a secondary/non-law enforcement coverage position; individuals without three years of primary law enforcement coverage will not have law enforcement retirement coverage while in this position.
• Completion of mandatory courses Introduction to Correctional Techniques (ICT) Phase I and II is a condition of employment for current federal law enforcement employees entering this position.