Supervising Workers Compensation Adjuster



Job Details

Supervising Workers Compensation Adjuster
Employer

County of San Bernardino

Salary

$64,022.40 - $88,150.40 Annually

Location

San Bernardino, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

18-19921-01

Department

Risk Management

Opening Date

05/05/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

The Job

Maximum Annual Salary $91,790 Depending on Benefit Option Chosen

3.0% Salary Increase Effective July 21, 2018


 

The Risk Management Department is recruiting for a Supervising Workers' Compensation Adjuster who, under direction, supervises the activities of the Workers' Compensation Division of the Risk Management Department. Duties include supervising the receipt, review, and acceptance or denial of Workers' Compensation claims; assigning, evaluating and supervising the investigation and adjusting of all Workers' Compensation claims by staff; determining coverage for the County's self insured Workers' Compensation program; negotiating contracts with outside investigators and defense attorneys; representing the County at conferences, committees, and the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board; performs related duties as required.

For more detailed information, refer to the Supervising Workers Compensation Adjuster job description.

THE COUNTY OFFERS EXCELLENT RETIREMENT AND LUCRATIVE BENEFIT OPTIONS



 CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Certificate: A California Self Insurance Administrator Certificate must be obtained within 6 months of hire date. 
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 for the individual providing the transportation.

Minimum Requirements

Experience: Five (5) years of experience adjusting workers' compensation claims, including three (3) years of adjusting complex litigated claims, such as continuous trauma, AOE/COE, stress disability claims, and safety claims, and the provision of vocational rehabilitation benefits.

*Note: Experience with medical, dental or life insurance claims is not considered qualifying experience for this position.

Substitution: Successful completion of college coursework in finance, 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 any of the required complex, litigated claims adjusting experience.

Selection Process

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and/or Resume and the 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.

 
 

Supervisory Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents.  These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits,* please click here.

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at www.sbcounty.gov/hr/Benefits_Home.aspx.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

01
Modified Benefit Option: I am interested in the Modified Benefit Option.
  • Yes, I am interested in the Modified Benefit Option.
  • No, I am not interested in the Modified Benefit Option.
02
Instructions: The application, resume, and supplemental questions below will be used in a determination of minimum qualifications, as well as, a competitive evaluation. Experience referenced in this section MUST be listed in the work history section of your application or in your resume in order to be properly evaluated.

  • I understand.
03
Experience - Workers Compensation Claims: Do you have five (5) years of full time experience adjusting complex litigation claims?
  • Yes
  • No
04
Experience - Adjusting Complex Litigated Claims: I have three (3) years of experience adjusting the following complex litigated claims (check all that apply):
  • Safety
  • AOE/COE
  • Stress disability
  • Continuous trauma
  • None of the above
05
Certification: Indicate below the type of certificate(s) you possess.
  • California Self Insurance Administrator
  • Workers' Compensation Claims Administrator
  • Workers' Compensation Claims Professional
  • Certificate in progess
  • Other
  • None of the above
06
Education/Coursework Substitution: Successful completion of college coursework in finance, accounting, medical or paralegal studies may be substituted for experience at a rate of twelve (12) semester (18 quarter) units for six (6) months of experience up to a maximum of twelve (12) months. Education may not substitute for the required year of experience performing complex, litigated claims adjusting.
Indicate if you are substituting related education/coursework for up to twelve (12) months of the required experience.
  • Yes, I am substituting related education for up to twelve (12) months of the required workers' compensation claims adjusting experience. I have provided the coursework information in answer to the below question.
  • No, I am not substituting related education for up to twelve (12) months of the required workers' compensation claims adjusting experience.
07
Education/Coursework Substitution: If substituting education for experience, list your completed coursework and be sure to include the following: Course Title, Course Number, School, Number of Units. Please indicate if units are semester or quarter. Only include courses required or related to the position.
If you do not possess any related coursework, indicate "N/A" in the answer field.
08
Thank you for taking the time to complete this application. Please be sure to review it prior to submitting it, as it will be reviewed and evaluated as is.
  • I understand.

* Required Question

Employer
County of San Bernardino
Address
157 West Fifth Street, 1st Floor

San Bernardino, California, 92415-0440
Phone
(909) 387-8304
TTY Users: 711

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