Principal Workers' Compensation Adjuster

Apply by5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 19th, 2024 for Priority Consideration for 1st Round Interviews

Earn an Annual Salary Up to $99,548.80

Salary negotiable commensurate with qualifications.

The Risk Management Department is recruiting for a Principal Workers' Compensation Adjuster to assign and review the work of lower-level Adjusters and perform audits for quality assurance and staff development. Duties include receiving and reviewing workers' compensation claims and reports and determining if occupational illness or injury is compensable; developing documentation for claim reports by requesting substantiating reports from physicians, supervisors, and witnesses; and explaining to injured workers their benefits and legal rights under Workers' Compensation Laws.

For more detailed information, refer to the

Principal Workers' Compensation Adjuster job description.

Applications are also being accepted for Workers' Compensation Adjuster which requires a separate application. Applicants are encouraged to apply as appropriate.

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:

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 theMBO - Teamsters (BbOU).

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

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Certificate: A valid California Self Insurance Administrator Certificate is required at the time of hire and must be maintained throughout 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. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.

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.

Minimum Requirements

Certificate:A valid California Self Insurance Administrator Certificate is required at the time of hire and must be maintained throughout employment.

Experience:

Six (6) years of experience adjusting workers' compensation claims, including three (3) years adjusting complex litigated claims, such as continuous trauma, AOE/COE, stress disability claims, and the provision ofLC4850 and SJDB.

Substitution:

Completed college coursework in finance or 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 the required three (3) years of complex, litigated claims adjusting experience.If substituting coursework for experience, transcripts must be attached, or coursework must be listed in Supplemental Question #10.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

• More than six (6) years of Workers' Compensation claims management experience

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including PowerPoint to facilitate informational seminars or in-service training presentations

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team and motivate a positive work environment

• Proven analytical and interpretive skills to identify trends and problems to make appropriate recommendations

• Demonstrated negotiation skills with the ability to influence outcomes of claim settlements