Tort Claims Investigator
Tort Claims Investigator
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Job Description
Summary
This recruitment is only open to current King County employees
King Countys Office of Risk Management Services is seeking a skilled and dedicated Tort Claims Investigator to help uphold accountability and fairness across King this Career Service role youll play a vital part in evaluating andresolving liability claimsfiled against King County ensuring that each case is handled with integrity precision and compassion
ABOUT THE OFFICE OF RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES
The Office of Risk Management Services provides external services to the community as well as internal services to King County agencies including:- Claims:King County investigates evaluates and resolves claims made against the county in a fair and expeditious manner.
- Insurance: King County administers a self-insurance program and purchases a variety of other insurance policies and related services consistent with sound risk management practices and the needs of the County.
- Contracts: Risk Management advises King County agencies on insurance requirements in all types of contracts. Risk Management actively negotiates and together with the Prosecuting Attorneys Office assists agencies in pursuing and tendering claims arising out of contractual relations.
- Recovery Services: Risk Management is charged with seeking compensation for damages caused to King County property or injury to King County employees by negligent third parties.
- Enterprise Risk Management Program (ERM): ERM works to proactively identify and assess high priority risks King County owns and improve controls for those risks. The program provides King County departments with consultation data and direct support to improve decision making and action planning.
- Finance & Administration: provides a wide range of financial and administrative support services to the division including budget accounting and general office support.
- Open Government: Seeks to deliver government transparency accountability and accessibility through administration of the Public Records (Disclosure) Program Ethics Program Financial Disclosure Program and Lobbyist Disclosure Program.
Job Duties
SCOPE OF JOB DUTIES -To be considered for this opportunity you must at a minimum be able to demonstrate skill and ability to:
- Evaluatesettlement value and negotiatewith claimants and/or attorneys to resolve claims with liability exposure and bodily injury and property damages.
- Researchinvestigatecompile and document pertinent information related to third party auto property and liability claims filed against the County.
- Analyzecomplex claims with regard to negligence proximate cause and comparative negligence in compliance with statutes ordinances King County codes and case law.
- Evaluatematerials property damage estimates and medical records to determine bodily injury and property damage settlements based on an analysis of liability exposure and damages.
- Represent King Countyin small claims hearings.
- Maintaindetailed records of claim investigations negotiations and disposition of claims and lawsuits.
- Identifymatters to refer for loss control.
Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills
WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO:
- Have a strong background in tort claims investigations bodily injury and property claims including demonstrated ability to make decisions based on facts and law; OR any combination of education and experience necessary to perform the scope of job duties.
- Are customer-focused on their approach to working with internal and external clients; Have effective negotiation problem solving communication and analytical skills.
- Are collaborative in their approach to their daily work and able to work as a member of a team with many different styles.
- Are comfortable with the use of Microsoft Office.
- Will champion Equity and Social Justice in their daily work.
IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING:
- A background in investigating experience and a working knowledge of Risk Management principals.
Supplemental Information
TELECOMMUTING:The work associated with this position will be performed through a combination of remote and onsite work. The successful candidate may be expected to report to the office for onsite work typically 3 times per week. The frequency of onsite work may vary based on business or operational needs and be adjusted accordingly. The primary onsite location is King Street Center 201 S. Jackson Seattle Washington must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Are you ready to APPLY
The recruitment for this position is only opentocurrent King County employees. A completed King County Application is required. We highly recommend that you also provide a cover letter and resume.
If you have any questions please contact Karina Cordova Human Resource Analyst by e-mail at . This recruitment may be used to fill additional career service vacancies for up to six months.
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Guided by our True North we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting support and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply including Native American and people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people living with disabilities and veterans.King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race color religion national origin sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) age genetic information disability veteran status or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions including but not limited to recruitment hiring selection for training promotion transfer demotion layoff termination rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
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Employment Type
Full-Time
