CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

About the role

The Board of Water Supply in the Office of the Manager & Chief Engineer Division is seeking an individual to investigate, evaluate, adjust, and settle liability and automobile claims under the Board's self-insured programs. This position requires responding to incidents, conducting site inspections, gathering evidence, determining liability and damages, coordinating with attorneys, insurance carriers, contractors, and other stakeholders to resolve claims and pursue subrogation opportunities. Maintaining claim files, preparing reports, processing settlement payments, and supporting the department's risk management program are also part of the responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, evaluate, adjust, and settle liability and automobile claims under the Board of Water Supply's self-insured programs.
• Respond to incidents, conduct site inspections, gather evidence, and determine liability and damages.
• Cook with attorneys, insurance carriers, contractors, and other stakeholders to resolve claims and pursue subrogation opportunities.
• Maintain claim files, prepare reports, process settlement payments, and support the department's risk management program.
• Other duties as assigned for this position.

Special Working Conditions

Required to respond to incidents during off-work time (evenings, weekends, and holidays) when risk management representation is required.

Benefits

Enjoy excellent employment benefits, including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more!

Pay

Details about pay can be found in the "Additional Job Information" section.

Schedule

Details about the schedule can be found in the "Additional Job Information" section.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
• Equivalent to graduation from a regionally-accredited four year college or university with a bachelor's degree.
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible professional work experience which involved investigating, analyzing, adjusting and settling claims of liability, property damage, and/or automobile cases for insurance companies and/or self-insured programs of government and/or major private organizations.
• Possession of a valid driver's license (Type 3/automobile), prior to appointment.

Experience

Two (2) years of progressively responsible professional work experience which involved investigating, analyzing, adjusting and settling claims of liability, property damage, and/or automobile cases for insurance companies and/or self-insured programs of government and/or major private organizations.

Skills

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of insurance claims adjusting.
• Knowledge of risk management principles, concepts and practices.
• Knowledge of claims investigations and settlement techniques.
• Ability to investigate, evaluate, adjust and settle liability, property, personal injury, and automobile claims.
• Ability to read and evaluate medical reports relating to claims for injury.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in analyzing and evaluating a wide variety of claim data to identify issues and make recommendations for the adjustment of claims.

License

Possession of a valid driver's license (Type 3/automobile), prior to appointment.