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$64,308.00 - $79,392.00 Annually This position performs technical work adjusting, analyzing, investigating, and resolving Workers’ Compensation claims cases. The division provides medical and indemnity benefits to injured employees covered by the City’s Self Insured and Self-Administered Workers’ Compensation Program. The current Risk Management Technician vacancy is on the Workers Compensation team and will administer benefits in accordance with statutory and case law as well as pertinent regulations for an inventory comprised of minor injuries with no lost time. JOB SUMMARY: Performs a variety of technical and administrative duties in support of the City's Risk Management Programs. Recovers costs from responsible parties for damage to City property. Examines and adjusts property damage, low value liability claims and certain workers' compensation claims. Assists with the implementation of special projects. Tracks insurance certificates. Assists with safety and American with Disability Act (ADA) training and inspection efforts.
Education, Training and Experience: Graduation from high school or the equivalent. Successful completion of 30 semester units of college level or vocational school coursework in Business Administration, Social Science, or a closely related field. Completion of relevant and current professional training or coursework in Risk Management Administration is desirable. Two years of recent, paid work experience performing administrative support duties, at least one year of which must have been in a risk management environment. Additional relevant work experience may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis. Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid Class C driver license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. Depending on assignment, may be required to obtain a California Workers' Compensation Claims Administration (WCCA) certification within one year from date of hire.
