STATE MEDIATOR - OJCC - 72003510

Requisition No: 877225 Agency: Division of Administrative Hearings Working Title: STATE MEDIATOR - OJCC - 72003510 Pay Plan: SES Position Number: 72003510 Salary: 98,888 Posting Closing Date: 06/18/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool Workers’ Compensation Mediator – 72003510 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 (850) 595-6310 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. HIRING PROCESS: If you are interested in this position and meet the above indicated qualification and have the desired education, knowledge and experience, please submit your application and resume by the deadline of June 18, 2026 to Deputy Chief Judge David Langham at [email protected] and through the People First system at https://jobs.myflorida.com/. If you experience problems applying on-line, please call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the closing date. Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the interview and/or during reference checks. 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 (1-866-663-4735). 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 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. Apply To This Job