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City of Jacksonville All Lines Claims Adjuster in Jacksonville, Florida
All Lines Claims Adjuster
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All Lines Claims Adjuster
Salary
$64,994.94 Annually
Location
Jacksonville, FL
Job Type
Appointed Employee
Job Number
2024-06140
Department
FINANCE
Opening Date
09/05/2024
Description
Benefits
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Job Description
Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!
The Risk Management Division is actively seeking one (1) All Lines Claims Adjuster.
Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.
This position reports to the General Liabilities Claims Manager and is responsible for investigating all general liability claims.
Examples of Work
Investigates auto and general liability claims; completes field investigations, including in person interviews, witness canvasses, and scene investigations.
Analyzes legal and financial exposure and determines liability; obtains and reviews medical records and bills; analyzes city, state, and federal documents for liability claims and establishes claim value.
Makes decisions determining settlements, settlement values, payment processing or denial of claims utilizing knowledge of local, state, and federal laws up to their assigned settlement authority under the direction of the General Liability Claims Manager.
Responds to on call scene claims within a rotation cycle with current adjusters.
Analyzes coverage and determines liability; obtains and reviews medical records and bills for liability.
Reviews local, state, and federal statutes as they apply to a particular claim.
Attends and participates in depositions and mediations; works with the Office of General Counsel to develop and manage litigation strategy.
Negotiates with claimants and attorneys involved in claim settlement and resolutions including mediations and arbitrations.
Researches and makes decision regarding claim value and payment of a claim.
Performs related work as required.
Open Requirements/Supplemental Information
- Four (4) years of education and/or professional experience as a claims adjuster including investigations.
Preferred:
Associate degree or higher from an accredited institution - preferred.
Knowledge of Title 7 claims - preferred.
Licensing/Certification/Registration:
FLA All Lines Claims Adjuster License is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class.
Completes ongoing claims continuing education pursuant to state regulations.
A valid driver’s license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class.
Must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain, and maintain during employment a City of Jacksonville Certification as a Public Driver.
A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.jacksonville.gov. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school’s name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred.
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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.
If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference
If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:
Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator
11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K
Largo, FL 33778-1630
Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us
The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.
www.coj.net/benefits
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
Yes
No
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Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?
Yes
No
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The budgeted annual salary for this position is $64,994.94 . This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this salary?
Yes
No
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This position is located in an office and is not a remote location.
I have read and understand the above statement.
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Do you have an Associate's degree or higher from an accredited institution?
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree or higher.
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If you have a degree, indicate which degree you have and include any major/minor. If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application.
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Do you have a four (4) year combination of training and professional experience as a claims adjuster?
Yes
No
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Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.
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Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.
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Do you have a State of Florida All Lines Claims Adjuster license? NOTE: This is a requirement of the position. You will not be considered unless you possess this license.
Yes
No
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Attach a copy of your State of Florida All Lines Claims Adjuster License to this application.
I have read the above statement and understand what is required.
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It is preferred that you have knowledge of Title 7 claims. Describe your experience and knowledge of Title 7 claims. If none, state N/A.
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Do you understand you must complete ongoing claims continuing education pursuant to state regulations?
Yes
No
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Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator license that is not under suspension/revocation or restricted under any pending or current citations/court proceedings? Please indicate which license you possess.
FL Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)
FL Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL)
FL Class C Commercial Driver License (CDL)
FL Class E Driver License
GA Standard Driver's License
GA Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
GA Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
GA Class C Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
License from another State.
Learner Permit
My license is currently invalid.
I do not possess any type of Driver's License.
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If you have a State of FL license, does your license currently have one or more of these restrictions?
C or 1 - Business Purpose Only
D or H - Employment Purposes
P or 2 – Probation Interlock Device
S or I – Other Restriction
Two or more of these restrictions.
I have an out of state license.
None of the above.
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Have you been cited for more than three (3) moving violations, or two (2) at fault accidents within the past 12 months from current date?
Yes
No
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Have you been convicted of Driving-Under-the-Influence (DUI) in any state during the last 36 months from current date?
Yes
No
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Have you been considered a "Habitual Traffic Offender" (HTO) within the past 12 months from current date?
Yes
No
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I consent to the City of Jacksonville using the driver's license information I have provided to access a driver's license report from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. I understand if one was accessed with relation to this application, a copy will be provided to me upon request.
Yes, the City of Jacksonville has my consent to check my driver's license.
No, I do not wish to give consent to the City of Jacksonville to check my driver's license.
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Provide your full Driver's License or Identification number. If a correct number is not provided, your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.
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If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you don't live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS. Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference
Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.
No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.
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If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application. College transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the name of the school, type of degree, classes taken, grades received and date degree was conferred. NOTE: A copy of your diploma does not meet this requirement. Transcripts from colleges outside of the U.S. must be converted to U.S. Standards. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.
I have read the above statement and understand what is required.
Required Question
Agency
City of Jacksonville
Address
117 W. Duval St. Suite 100 Jacksonville, Florida, 32202
Website
http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services.aspx
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