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Job Name:	Risk Management Specialist/Claims Adjuster
Department:	Finance/Risk Mgt Division
Salary Range:	40,755 - 52,000 annual
Open Date:	11/4/2009
Close Date:	12/2/2009
Restrictions:	FL All-Lines or Workers Compensation Adjusters License required
Training & Experience Questionnaire Required?	Not required for this postion
Job Description Details: New 10/99 Class Title: RISK MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST CLASS DEFINITION, IN TERMS OF: 1. Duties that are Characteristic as to Type and Level: This is professional and technical work involving administrative responsibility for coordinating one or more of the major Risk Management functions including liability claims adjustment, worker's compensation and safety program administration. An employee in this class plans, coordinates, monitors and participates in all phases of assigned risk management and loss control functions. Responsibilities include interpreting and applying State laws and regulations affecting the administration of Risk Management programs. Based upon area of assignment, work may involve investigating workers compensation and liability claims, analyzing data, evaluating City liability, processing documents, maintaining records and negotiating settlement terms. Work may also involve responsibility for coordinating all aspects of a city wide safety program. Work assignments are made orally or in writing and are reviewed by the Risk Manager through observation of results obtained, conferences and periodic reports or evaluations. 2. Typical Tasks or Assignments: Participates as assigned in safety, workers compensation, liability claims adjustment and other loss control programs to fulfill the City's overall Risk Management objectives. Responsible for the investigation, negotiation and settlement of all property, casualty, and workers' compensation claims. Prepares all documents, reports and records necessary to process liability, property and workers compensation claims. Negotiates with individuals, insurance companies, adjusters and attorneys to obtain an equitable settlement of all claims. Supervises the collection of sums due the City arising out of accidents and monitors the financial reserves necessary to administer the City's self-insurance plan. Plans, develops and administers city wide safety programs. 3. Minimum Qualification Requirements: a. As to knowledge, skills, abilities, and other attributes: Knowledge of statutes, and regulations applicable to liability claims administration. Knowledge of Florida Workers' Compensation law, practices, and regulations. Knowledge of safety laws, codes, standards and regulations such as OSHA and ANSI. Ability to develop and conduct training relevant to safety and loss control. Ability to maintain accurate work records and prepare complex reports and documents. Ability to conduct in-depth investigations of accident circumstances and liabilities, analyze statistical and medical reports, and determine appropriate action. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with claimants, attorneys, physicians and other professional medical personnel, and all levels of employees. b. As to schooling, training, and experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or related field, and based upon area of assignment, two (2) years of professional level risk management experience in processing liability or workers' compensation claims, and possession of a current Florida All Lines or Florida Workers' Compensation Adjuster's License or the ability to obtain the license within six (6) months. Possession and maintenance of an appropriate State of Florida driver's license. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

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