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The Human Resources Department is responsible for supporting the lifecycle of the employee. From interviewing, hiring, and onboarding; to negotiating union contracts, planning retirements, or investigating issues in the work environment, staff members give assurance to management and the public that HR is in full compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Additionally, HR reviews overall compensation through cyclical classification and compensation studies. HR also strives to create a growth mindset by promoting professional development and offering numerous educational opportunities for employees at all levels, empowering them to take their careers to the next level and beyond. In addition to its Core Services operating within the General Fund, Human Resources maintains 13 internal service funds which are organized into three major programs: Risk Management, Insurance, and Benefits Maintenance.
The Human Resources Department has an opportunity for a Claims Adjuster II to join the Liability Insurance team with our Risk Management Division located in Riverside. The Liability Claims Adjuster II will manage a caseload of liability claims that are filed against the County of Riverside. The body of work includes intake, investigation/preparation, and overall resolution of liability claims. Additionally, the Claims Adjuster II will make small claims appearances on behalf of the County. This is the journey level class in the series and, under general supervision, incumbents are responsible for performing independent liability claims or medical malpractice casework of above average difficulty with responsibility for investigative and decision-making functions for claims including case evaluation and negotiating their cases to a satisfactory conclusion. The incumbent will also be tasked with reporting which requires navigating various systems and research of legal documents. The most competitive candidates will have extensive journey level experience in the field of commercial liability claims, litigation, and subrogation experience as well as experience in managing a liability claim caseload from the initiation to resolution. Candidates who possess a bachelor's degree and those with experience working directly for major insurance carriers, third party administrators and/or in general liability experience are highly desired and encouraged to apply! Click here to apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/riverside/jobs/4924528/claims-adjuster-ii
Experience: Extensive journey-level experience of at least 5 years reviewing and processing property damage liability claims including investigating, identification and investigation of fraud cases, adjusting and settling a wide variety of claims. Knowledge of: Rules, regulations, and laws regarding personal and property liability including, but not limited to, general provisions of California Vehicle Code, State and Federal Government Codes, laws and statutes and legal decisions pertaining to personal and property liability; Methods and techniques of subrogation recovery; Technical medical terminology related to the cause and treatment of physical injuries; Practices and procedures of insurance reserving, risk and experience analysis and statistical record keeping. Ability to: Gather and evaluate all information pertinent to liability claims and make appropriate recommendations; Establish and analyze all relevant data, effect necessary control plans, and bring all claims to equitable conclusion; Develop action plan necessary to implement recommendations with a minimum of guidance. Other requirements License: possession of a valid California driver's license is required. Telework hybrid may be available after initial training requirements have been met but not guaranteed.
