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San Bernardino County is located in the heart of Southern California, home to over 2 million residents, encompassing 20,160 square miles from the Nevada State line and the Colorado River to the LA County line. This gives San Bernardino County a diverse climate and geography, from mountains as high as 11,502 feet, to the desert as low as 181 feet, and beautiful valleys in between. Pristine lakes and rivers, snow-capped mountain resorts, flowering deserts, and many other family-oriented recreational attractions take advantage of the natural assets of the area, most within an hour's drive. Families enjoy affordable housing, excellent schools, colleges and universities, and easy access to airports, hospitals, libraries, and parks. The County provides a safe, clean and healthy environment for residents. A variety of shopping and business opportunities abound, in this, the largest County in the contiguous United States.
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The Risk Management Department is recruiting for a Principal Workers' Compensation Adjuster to assign and review the work of lower-level Adjusters and perform audits for quality assurance and staff development. Duties include receiving and reviewing workers' compensation claims and reports and determining if occupational illness or injury is compensable; developing documentation for claim reports by requesting substantiating reports from physicians, supervisors, and witnesses; and explaining to injured workers their benefits and legal rights under Workers' Compensation Laws.
For more detailed information, refer to the Principal Workers' Compensation Adjuster job description.
Applications are also being accepted for Workers' Compensation Adjuster which requires a separate application. Applicants are encouraged to apply as appropriate.
This excellent opportunity for career growth also offers a lucrative compensation and benefits package that includes bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to max step, and the benefits listed below:
Modified Benefit Option: As an alternative to the traditional benefits package, you may also be eligible to elect the Modified Benefit Option (MBO) that provides an increased base rate of pay ($1.75 per hour above the base rate of pay) with modified benefits. For more detailed information on the MBO for eligible Teamsters classifications, refer to the MBO - Teamsters (BbOU).
A hybrid telework schedule may be offered upon satisfactory work performance. Some departments may also offer a 9/80 schedule, where incumbents enjoy a nine-day biweekly schedule.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Certificate: A valid California Self Insurance Administrator Certificate is required at the time of hire and must be maintained throughout employment.
Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must successfully pass a background check, including fingerprinting, verification of employment history, and physical exam/drug test.
Travel: Travel throughout the county may be required. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements:
Certificate: A valid California Self Insurance Administrator Certificate is required at the time of hire and must be maintained throughout employment.
Experience:
Six (6) years of experience adjusting workers' compensation claims, including three (3) years adjusting complex litigated claims, such as continuous trauma, AOE/COE, stress disability claims, and the provision of LC4850 and SJDB.
Substitution:
Completed college coursework in finance or accounting, medical or paralegal studies may be substituted for experience at a rate of 12 semester (18 quarter) units for six months of experience up to a maximum of 12 months. Education may not substitute for the required three (3) years of complex, litigated claims adjusting experience. If substituting coursework for experience, transcripts must be attached, or coursework must be listed in Supplemental Question #10.
Desired Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess:
More than six (6) years of Workers' Compensation claims management experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including PowerPoint to facilitate informational seminars or in-service training presentations
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team and motivate a positive work environment
Proven analytical and interpretive skills to identify trends and problems to make appropriate recommendations
Demonstrated negotiation skills with the ability to influence outcomes of claim settlements
Selection Process:
Examination Procedure:
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the department. Do not refer to a resume, as it will not be reviewed.
