Auto Desk Appraiser

Sedgwick • Gates, OR

1d

About The Position

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve. Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies Certified as a Great Place to Work® Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance Auto Desk Appraiser PRIMARY PURPOSE: To evaluate and prepare estimates for auto vehicles involved in a loss. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES Appraises and determines costs of repairs to damaged vehicle by reviewing photos and supporting documentation; determines repair versus replace and parts utilization. Evaluates and determines if the vehicle is repairable or salvageable based on industry standard estimatics software. Prepares estimates using estimatics software. Works directly with auto repair facilities to determinate supplemental repair processing and provides a supplemental estimate. Negotiates agreed scope of repairs with repair facilities. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES Performs other duties as assigned. Travels as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Licenses as required by state guidelines.
• Three (3) years of related experience to include at least one (1) year of appraisal experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Strong knowledge of automobiles
• Ability to understand and utilize appraisal software
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
• Analytical and interpretive skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent negotiating skills
• Ability to create and complete comprehensive, accurate and constructive written reports
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

Responsibilities

• Appraises and determines costs of repairs to damaged vehicle by reviewing photos and supporting documentation; determines repair versus replace and parts utilization.
• Evaluates and determines if the vehicle is repairable or salvageable based on industry standard estimatics software.
• Prepares estimates using estimatics software.
• Works directly with auto repair facilities to determinate supplemental repair processing and provides a supplemental estimate.
• Negotiates agreed scope of repairs with repair facilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Travels as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees