STATE MEDIATOR - OJCC - 72003461

Requisition No:

Agency: Division of Administrative Hearings

Working Title: STATE MEDIATOR - OJCC -

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number:

Salary: $98,888

Posting Closing Date: 11/03/2026

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DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS

OPEN COMPETITIVE (STATEWIDE)

Workers’ Compensation Mediator –

This advertisement is for an SES position located in the Office of Judges of Compensation Claims in Florida, with the option to telecommute from home.

Contact Person: Judge David Langham

Salary: $98,888 Annually

Total Annual Compensation Package Estimate: $133,455

• Salary $98,888
• Insurance $9,244
• Retirement $8,208
• Leave and Holidays $17,115

Please Note: This estimate is based on the Selected Exempt Service Pay Plan, a Single Insurance Plan, and 0-5 years of Service with the State of Florida.

BENEFITS:

• Exceptional health, dental, and vision.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Excellent retirement benefits program.
• Generous vacation program with paid holidays.
• 40-hour work week with weekends off.
• Tax deferred employee investment plan.
• Job stability in an enriching and engaging work environment.

DESCRIPTION:

This position serves as Mediator for the Judges of Compensation Claims Office and mediates workers' compensation cases.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

• Conducts mediation conferences with the parties to contested workers compensation claims in an attempt to help resolve issues and settle claims.
• Answers inquiries of parties regarding the workers’ compensation adjudication process and mediation process.
• Provides input for the formulation of and amendments to the rules of procedure regarding the mediation process.
• Maintains accurate records regarding the disposition of claims and preparing reports required by law or deemed necessary by the assigned JCC.
• Travels, where necessary, to conduct mediation conferences.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of workers’ compensation statutes and rules.
• The ability to understand and communicate legal arguments clearly and effectively.
• The ability to maintain impartiality and the appearance of impartiality.
• The ability to draft clear and concise agreements.
• The ability to manage a busy mediation calendar.
• The ability to create and manage a docketing system to follow up with parties to ensure execution of and return of mediation agreements.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a member of The Florida Bar for at least 5 years,
• Must have completed a Florida Supreme Court certified circuit civil mediation program.
• Must be certified as a circuit civil mediator by the Florida Supreme Court .

BACKGROUND:

Successful completion of Level 2 background screening is required for all positions with the Division of Administrative Hearings.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center ). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section , F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.