Liability Adjuster (Office of Risk Management [ORM] Dept., Unclassified Position) *Bilingual Preference*

City of Dallas; Dallas (TX); Sur place; USD 61 000 - 74 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The City of Dallas is seeking a Liability Adjuster to administer and support the citywide safety and loss control program. You will investigate safety issues, gather evidence, and determine liability while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Essential duties include evaluating claims, negotiating settlements, and conducting loss prevention investigations. A High School Diploma is required; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Bachelor’s degree in business/public administration/social science preferred.
• Casualty adjuster license or All lines Texas Adjuster’s license required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• 7+ years experience as a claims examiner/adjuster in Auto or Commercial casualty.
• Bilingual abilities preferred.

Responsabilités

• Review claim files to evaluate disposition before hearing or mediation.
• Investigate and determine City liability for accidents involving city property or personnel.
• Interview medical specialists, witnesses, claimants; collect evidence for claim decisions.
• Negotiate settlements and determine liability based on medical costs, reports, and estimates.
• Deny claims when investigations show unsubstantiated liability.
• Process liability claims using an electronic claim system and document activity.

Connaissances

Texas law knowledge

Texas liability laws

Commercial insurance policy types

Contract language

Dallas City Charter & ordinances

Oral and written communication

MS Office skills

Formation

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree in business/public administration/social science

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Job Summary

The Liability Adjuster administers and supports the City-wide safety and loss control program by investigating safety issues and implementing programs to control or eliminate occupational injury or illness in the workplace. Ensures compliance with federal, state and local regulations.

Job Description

Overview

The Liability Adjuster administers and supports the City-wide safety and loss control program by investigating safety issues and implementing programs to control or eliminate occupational injury or illness in the workplace. Ensures compliance with federal, state and local regulations.

Essential Functions

• 1 Reviews claim files prior to hearing or mediation to evaluate and recommend disposition.
• 2 Investigates, analyzes and determines the extent of City’s liability involving accidents, incidents, or other occurrences involving city property, vehicles or personnel resulting in third-party personal injury or property damage.
• 3 May interview medical specialists, agents, witnesses, or claimants to obtain the facts of the incident; assembles and evaluates all necessary evidence, including interviews, medical reports, site investigations, automobile and property damage estimates, photographs, and all drawings prior to making a decision on the claim.
• 4 Negotiates and prepares claims settlements and determines City liability based on valuation of injuries, medical reports, bills, estimates, and related facts.
• 5 Denies claims when investigation reveals they are unsubstantiated.
• 6 Processes liability claims utilizing an electronic claim administration system.
• 7 Documents the electronic file with claim activity and processes payments to vendors and claimants.
• 8 Evaluates claims based on information and liability factors. Negotiate liability ranges and determines appropriate claim settlements.
• 9 Conducts loss prevention investigations, performs safety audits on city property, job tasks, and facilities, evaluates potential safety hazards, and provides conclusive reports with recommended corrective action.
• 10 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma. (Required)
• Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration or social science field.(Preferred)

Experience

• Minimum Seven (7) years’ experience as a claims examiner/adjuster for Auto or Commercial casualty insurance carrierin a similar role.
• A strong attention to detail along with analytical and critical thinking skills as claims adjusters must carefully review documents and policies.
• Skill and experience evaluating, negotiating bodily injury claims with attorneys and claimants.

Licenses and Certifications

• Casualty adjuster’s License or All lines Texas Adjuster’s License
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.

Bilingual Language Abilities Preferred

• Ability to speak a 2nd language (in addition to English) is an asset. (Preferred)

*Minimum Qualification Notation: All qualifying information outlined in the minimum qualifications section: including education, experiences, and licenses/certifications MUST be included in the respective sections of the application (not simply the attachments - for example: resumes or cover letters) to be considered for this position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 1 Knowledge of Texas Tort Claims Law
• 2 Knowledge of State of Texas Liability and Transportation Laws
• 3 Knowledge of Commercial Insurance policy types, including their terms and conditions
• 4 Knowledge of Contract language
• 5 Knowledge of Dallas City Charter and City Ordinances
• 6 Requires effective oral and written communication skills
• 7 MS Office or similar software skills

Salary Range

$60,569.60 - $73,528.00

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.