Principal Workers' Compensation Adjuster

Job Description:

Principal Workers' Compensation Adjuster

Description

The Job

Apply by 5:00PM, Friday, January 31st, 2025 for Priority Consideration for 1st Round Interviews!

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:

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
• 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

Click HERE for more Employee Benefits information

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).

A hybrid telework schedule may be offered upon satisfactory work performance. Some departments may also offer a 9/80 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 to carry out essential job-related functions of this position. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver's license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the 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.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet all of the following minimum requirements:
Certificate:

A valid California Self Insurance Administrator Certificate is required at the time of hire and must be maintained throughout employment. -AND- 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 of LC4850 and SJDB.

• Substitution Option: 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 to your application.

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

Selection Process

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, January 31st, 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.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via e-mail. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your Government Jobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from e-mail addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.

If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

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 .

Technical & Inspection Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits,* please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$72,384.00 - $99,548.80 Annually