Supervising Liability Claims Representative

San Bernardino County • Full-time • San Bernardino, CA • $78.77k - $108.47k / year • 2w ago

APPLY BY 5:00PM, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21st, 2025 FOR PRIORITY CONSIDERATION FOR 1ST ROUND INTERVIEWS!

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FUTURE SALARY INCREASES
3% Effective February 2025/2026*

The Risk Management Department is recruiting for a Supervising Liability Claims Representative to oversee the activities of the Liability Division. This position supervises a medium-sized team of approximately ten direct reports, including Liability Claims Adjusters and Claims Assistants. The primary responsibilities of this position are to plan, organize, and direct the activities of liability, medical malpractice, and property claims programs for the County. This position assigns, evaluates, and supervises the investigation, adjusting, and defense of all public liability claims; approves recommended settlement value within authorized monetary authority; analyzes legislation, court decisions, and industry trends; and administers the County's public liability subrogation recovery program.

For more detailed information, please view the Supervising Liability Claims Representative job description.

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:

Benefits Overview
HEALTH BENEFITS	PAID TIME OFF	RETIREMENT PERKS
Medical & Dental: Family Coverage Vision: Employee Coverage Premium subsidies to offset health costs Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses	Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option 11 days accruable sick leave 40 Hours Admin Leave 40 Hours Annual Leave 15 paid holidays Perfect Attendance Leave Flexible work schedules (in some departments)	Generous pension Retirement reciprocity may be available! 457(b) Deferred Compensation Retirement Medical Trust (RMT)
DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings Plan - Short & Long-Term Disability Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement

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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).

*Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide Proposition 172 Sales Tax Collections performance.

A hybrid telework schedule may be offered upon satisfactory work performance. The department may also offer a9/80 schedule, where incumbents enjoy a nine-day biweekly schedule.

CONDITIONS OF 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. Mileage reimbursement may be available.

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.

Option 1: Six (6) years of full-time, highly responsible experience in the direct administration or supervision of complex liability claims including: reviewing, evaluating, and investigating tort liability claims which must include subrogation in multiple lines of coverage, medical malpractice, personal injury, and 1st and 3rd party property damage. Experience must include two (2) years of full-time supervisory or lead experience. Experience may be concurrent.

Option 2: A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution** AND four (4) years of full-time, highly responsible experience in the direct administration or supervision of complex liability claims including: reviewing, evaluating, and investigating tort liability which must include subrogation in multiple lines of coverage, medical malpractice, personal injury, and 1st and 3rd party property damage. Experience must include two (2) years of full-time supervisory or lead experience. Experience may be concurrent.

**International Coursework:Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.

The ideal candidate will have:

Extensive experience administering claims for a public entity.
Considerable experience supervising a large public liability claims department or division with specific experience in Medical Malpractice, Police, Flood, Road, and Auto Liability.
Possess the ability to weigh and include the varied interests and objectives of multiple, diverse stakeholders and bring those stakeholders to mutual resolution and conclusion on difficult issues.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and possess the ability to use advanced technology to track and supervise the administration of claims.
Experience in making presentations to Board level members of a public agency.

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; it will not be reviewed.

Application Procedure:

To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Applications will be accepted continuously and reviewed periodically. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time.

APPLY BY 5:00PM, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21st, 2025 FOR PRIORITY CONSIDERATION FOR 1ST ROUND INTERVIEWS!

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

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EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click HERE for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process.

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