This is technical and clerical claims adjusting work assisting with the processing and settlement of public liability, property damage and bodily injury claims. An employee in this class assists a senior staff member in claims liability investigation and settlement. Duties involve investigating, negotiating and resolving routine claims as well as processing claims forms and pursuing subrogation recovery.
Work includes the performance of routine and non-routine tasks following standardized practices.
Completed work is reviewed for conformity to policy and legal requirements while difficult cases are discussed or resolved by senior staff members. Assignments are made orally or in writing and work is reviewed through observation of results obtained, conferences and periodic reports or evaluations. Maintains frequent contacts with county employees, claimants, Sheriff's personnel, appraisal firms, and insurance companies. Assists Claim Administrative Specialist by scheduling appointments, typing correspondence and reports. May perform routine computer terminal operations such as WordPerfect.