Risk Management Technician I/II

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Risk Management Division of the County Counsel’s Office. The anticipated life of the employment list is six (6) months. Please submit an online application for consideration.

One current vacancy in the worker's compensation claims and disability management administration in the Risk Management Division. Assist the professional Risk Management staff with routine technical duties in the administration and maintenance of worker’s compensation and other insurance programs.

Position is located in Visalia.

Work Schedule for this position is Monday-Thursday: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm; Friday 8:00 am- 12:00 pm.

Salary Information

Level I: $4,119-$5,783 Monthly

Level II: $4,745-$5,783 Monthly

Typical Duties

Perform claims examination and adjustment functions for the liability, malpractice or other insurance programs; receive, review and analyze routine claims and accident reports to determine the nature of the injury or claim; ascertain the validity of the claim through research; work with Risk Management Analyst and/or Risk Management Technician II to develop recommendations for corrective action or resolution; gather facts and data, interview witnesses, and write briefings, reports and memorandums; coordinate assignment and work of independent adjusters and third party administrator in investigating claims; adjust claims with guidance from the Risk Management Analysts, Risk Manager, attorneys, doctors, claims investigators, claimants; develop information and tentative conclusions to support recommendations to the Supervising Risk Management Analyst and/or Risk Manager for settlements of liability claims; assist management to establish reserves for claims using defined set of guidelines and industry standards; prepare routine documents pertaining to contractual or legal proceedings such as standard releases, waivers and agreements; coordinate routine interdepartmental administrative and communications functions such as scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, responding to departmental inquiries on less complex claims, composing and distributing letters, memorandum and other written materials; perform related duties as assigned. (Essential duties may vary from position to position within this classification. Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.)

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.

Education : The equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, supplemented by specialized administrative or secretarial training or courses in public, business, insurance administration, workers' compensation or disability/leave management.

Experience: Three years (3) of progressively responsible experience adjusting or processing insurance claims, administrative support or secretarial work or two years (2) of experience performing insurance claims adjusting or processing, workers' disability/leave management, administrative support or secretarial work in a public agency. Level II: Two (2) years of experience of demonstrated increasingly responsible experience as a Risk Management Technician I OR four (4) years of experience in an equivalent position working with claims or insurance adjustment, workers' compensation, or disability/leave management.

Knowledge of: Methods and techniques of information gathering and interviewing, math sufficient to compute and verify claims, and functions, procedures, practices of a contemporary business environment.

Skill/Ability to: Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers; operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment; gather information through interviews and research regarding the validity of claims; maintain accurate electronic and paper records and files; read, interpret and apply legal rules and regulations; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with employees, claimants, professionals, and other agencies.; work under stress of meeting deadlines.

License/Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
• Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions.
• An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions.
• Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act : This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan service or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bargaining Unit 19

The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.

Benefit Amount: An annualbenefit amountis provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability).This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).

Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMOmedical plans which include PPOand HMO dental plans andinclude dentalandvision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, andVision Services Plan (VSP).

Retirement : The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.

Paid Holiday Leave : 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.

Vacation Accrual :
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.

FLSA exempt employees accrue an additional 5 days of vacation per year.

Sick Leave Accrual : 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 48 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.

Long Term Disability Insurance: A Long Term Disability plan is provided. This provides financial protection for you by paying a portion of your income while you are disabled.

Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.

Deferred Compensation : A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.

To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/

The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.

Closing Date/Time: 10/31/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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