Supervising Workers' Compensation Adjuster

San Bernardino County (CA) • San Bernardino, CA

178d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• A valid California Self Insurance Administrator Certificate is required at the time of hire and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Seven (7) years of full-time equivalent experience adjusting workers' compensation claims, including three (3) years adjusting complex litigated claims.
• Experience with continuous trauma, AOE/COE, stress disability claims, and safety claims.
• Successful completion of college coursework in finance, accounting, medical, or paralegal studies may be substituted for experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the receipt, review, and acceptance or denial of Workers' Compensation claims.
• Assign, evaluate and supervise the investigation and adjusting of all Workers' Compensation claims by staff.
• Determine coverage for the County's self-insured Workers' Compensation program.
• Negotiate contracts with outside investigators and defense attorneys.
• Represent the County at conferences, committees, and the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board.
• Perform related duties as required.

Benefits

• 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
• 40 hours annual leave
• 40 hours admin leave with cash-out option
• 11 days accruable sick 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support