Treasury Insurance Professional I
Claims Adjuster I
Recruitment #23-005635-0001
Department | Treasury Insurance Management |
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Date Opened | 1/23/2023 11:23:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 2/26/2023 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $59,608.00 - $92,290.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Caitlin Koehler |
Work Location |
Anne Arundel
|
Telework Eligible | Yes |
Introduction
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
Are you an Insurance Professional looking for a one-of-a-kind
opportunity? We promise there is no
other job quite like this in the state! Working
for the State of Maryland, Treasurer’s Office, can expand your work experience
beyond imagination, all while providing valuable service to the
citizens of Maryland.
The State of Maryland
self-insures a significant portion of State government exposures and maintains
the State Insurance Trust Fund to pay claims and the costs associated with
handling claims filed against the State as well as claims filed by State
agencies for damages. Self-insurance coverage includes State owned real and
personal property, vehicles, and liability claims covered under the Maryland
Tort Claims Act.
The Treasury Insurance
Professional I is one level in a non-competitive promotion series, in which an
employee may advance in grade and class level from intermediate to a full
performance, Treasury Insurance Professional II through work experience and competency.
POSITION DUTIES
The Maryland Tort Claims Act requires
that all claims against the State be filed with the State Treasurer’s Office, supporting
the need for the Insurance Division. The
Claims Unit of the Insurance Division receives and investigates thousands of
claims each year. A Treasury Insurance
Professional I is the intermediate level of claims adjusting for all first- and
third-party and general liability claims.
This position is primarily responsible for conducting investigations and
making liability decisions regarding low to moderately complex claims filed against
the State. In addition, this position is
responsible for handling subrogation files, developing and monitoring payment
plans for claimants, tracking and recording claims payments from third party
carriers, and referring files to the State’s CCU (Central Collection Unit). The ideal candidate should have excellent
interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate effective verbal and written
communication skills.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Four years of experience in commercial insurance dealing with settling multi-line claims, risk management, loss control, and/or underwriting.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute education at an accredited college or university, at a rate of thirty credit hours for each year of experience, for up to two years of the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in claims assistance and examining classification or claims assistance and examining specialty codes in the legal and kindred field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
- One of
the required four years of experience must be specifically in adjusting multi-line
claims including auto, property, casualty and/or general liability.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge
of the Maryland Tort Claims Act and/or other local government tort claims act
- Experience
with subrogation
- Experience
with self-insurance
- AIC,
SCLA or other insurance industry designation or related course work
- Experience
with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or other insurance CRM / ERP applications
- Proficiency
in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and/or Excel
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Candidates will be subject to
a background investigation to include driving, credit and criminal history.
SELECTION PROCESS
EXAMINATION PROCESS
BARGAINING UNIT STATUS
BENEFITS
- Job stability and pinnacle
experience (we are a Constitutional Office)
- Work-life balance
- Ability to make your
mark through public service
- Predictable hours and
hybrid teleworking schedules
- Paid holidays 12-13
per year
- Generous paid leave
package (annual, sick, personal and compensatory leave)
- State Pension
("defined benefit" plan)
- Tax-deferred
supplemental retirement savings plans (401(k) and 457)
- Free parking
- Comprehensive,
subsidized health, dental and prescription plans with little to no
deductibles, free generic prescriptions, and free preventative health
services
- Flexible Spending
Account plans for Health Care and Daycare
- State Employees Credit
Union
- Direct Deposit
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The State Treasurer's Office also offers a hybrid telework environment for eligible employees after 90 days of employment.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
All job opportunities within the Maryland State Treasurer’s Office are accessible through JobAps, the Statewide Recruitment, Examination and Applicant tracking system. Please upload a current copy of your resume with your application.
Electronic application is strongly preferred; however, if you do not have access to a computer, you may send a copy of your resume to the State Treasurer's Office, Human Resources, 80 Calvert Street, Room 109, Annapolis MD 21401, or fax to 410-260-4090.
Any questions regarding this recruitment or the recruitment process may be directed to the STO HR Office at 410-260-7078.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.
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