Tort Claims Evaluator
Tort Claims Evaluator
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$ 58035 - 88235
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Job Description
THE POSITION
As a Tort Claims Evaluator for the Department of General Services (DGS) you can take pride in working for a driven dedicated team committed to responsible fiscal stewardship while also ensuring Pennsylvania citizens are properly assisted following an incident involving a Commonwealth agency. Whether interacting directly with customers who have been involved with a property damage or bodily injury claim working closely with other commonwealth agencies to help them mitigate risks or negotiating settlement amounts with attorneys and other insurance professionals this position plays a key role in helping government operate efficiently effectively and safely delivering exceptional value to all Pennsylvanians. If you are ready for a new professional journey we want to meet you!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Within this role you will manage the insurance claim process for the Commonwealth. This includes reviewing the initial claim obtaining detailed evidence and conducting interviews with claimants or their representatives witnesses and other relevant parties to the claim. You will also be responsible for requesting the aid of experts or consultants as necessary evaluating liability and damages negotiating settlements and subrogating atfault parties. This professional also evaluates Act 101 and Act 51 Line of Duty Death benefits claims. Excellent communications skills are vital as you will be conducting interviews collaborating with various Commonwealth agencies and promotinginterbureau relationships with the numerous automotive officers across the Commonwealth.
Interested in learning more Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Fulltime employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday Friday with a 60minute lunch.
- Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) fulltime. In order to telework you must have a securely configured highspeed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
- Salary:In some cases the starting salary may be nonnegotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email including spam/junk folders for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- One year of experience as a Tort Claims Representative or Insurance Claims Evaluator 1 (commonwealth titles)(Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title as determined by the Office of Administration);or
- Four years of technical experience in evaluating or processing claims or interviewing consumers to collect or review financial insurance or personal information to determine next actions and one year of professional experience as a thirdparty claims adjuster examiner or investigator;or
- One year of professional experience as a thirdparty claims adjuster examiner or investigator and a bachelors degree;or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Special Requirements:
- You must possess an active motor vehicle license.
Other Requirements:
- You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements follow thelink and click on Residency.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal and external postings for their seniority rights to be considered.
How to Apply:
- Resumes cover letters and similar documents will not be reviewed and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law 51 Pa. C.S. 7103 provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans go to click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit develop and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race color religious creed ancestry union membership age gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin AIDS or HIV status disability or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- Completing the application including all supplemental questions serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
Employment Type
Full-Time
