Washoe County
RISK MANAGEMENT ANALYST - PROPERTY/LIABILITY/AUTO
Washoe County, Reno, Nevada, United States, 89550
Under general supervision, manages the County claims, risk management, safety, and compliance programs and performs related work as required.
This is an Open Competitive/Countywide Promotional recruitment being conducted to fill a current full-time vacancy in the Comptroller’s Office. The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
For more information on this position, please see the Job Specification at https://www.washoecounty.gov/humanresources/Careers/jobspecs.php
Three years of full-time experience administering, adjusting, evaluating, and validating workers' compensation claims and/or property and bodily injury related claims and performing inspections of building and facilities for occupational safety AND a bachelor's degree in risk management, public administration, industrial hygiene and safety, occupational health and safety, or closely related field, OR an equivalent combination of related training and experience.
License Or Certificate A valid driver's license is required at time of appointment.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
A comprehensive background in claims management and adjusting.
Previous experience adjusting claims for Self-Insured employers.
Ability to identify preventable root causes of loss.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to be an effective and contributory team player.
A strong focus on customer service; responding to internal and external customer in a timely and efficient manner.
Ability to effectively work with adversarial individuals.
Effective problem-solving and analytical skills; ability to interpret Nevada administrative code and Nevada revised statutes.
A proactive approach in managing workload and a high level of attention to detail.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and effectively manage issues which are more sensitive in nature.
Background and Reference Checks Background checks will be conducted on selected applicants through the State of Nevada and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Per the Washoe County Background and Reference Checks Policy, new and rehired employees are required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation. Effective January 1, 2025, the $39.00 fee associated with this background investigation will be paid by the employee (if applicable) and deducted automatically from the first paycheck. Employment is contingent upon the results of the background check, although a record of conviction will not necessarily bar an applicant from employment.
Residency Requirement Washoe County requires its employees to reside in the state of Nevada or neighboring California communities such as Truckee, South Lake Tahoe or Susanville as of their first day of work.
Pay and Promotion Washoe County hires all new employees at the minimum rate of the salary range and eligible employees may receive an annual merit increase of 5% until they reach the maximum salary for the classification. Upon promotion, current Washoe County employees are placed at the minimum rate of the salary range for the higher classification of the new position OR a promotional calculation, whichever is greater.
Application Process
After your application is screened, you will be notified via the email you provided whether you have met the minimum requirements for the position. Those applicants who do not meet the qualifications have one (1) business day to file an appeal and request a review of their qualifications.
Applicants who meet the minimum requirements will receive an email invitation to take the Professional Level online exam administered remotely; notices will be delivered within 1 week from the closing of the recruitment.
The exam will evaluate your expertise, knowledge, skills and abilities in the following areas: Reading Comprehension; Written Communication; Analytical Ability; Business Math; Interpersonal and Customer Service Skills.
After the exam is completed, you will receive an additional email notifying you of the results. If you pass the exam, you will receive your score and rank. This rank will be used to determine which candidates will be interviewed by departments trying to fill a vacancy.
Hiring departments schedule interviews from a list of top scoring candidates. If your name is not sent to the hiring department, it will remain on the list for future opportunities as they become available.
Online Application Process Information about the online application process can be found at https://www.washoecounty.gov/humanresources/faq/online/appprocess.php
Veteran Point Eligible veterans who were honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces shall receive one (1) bonus point upon passing Open Competitive examinations only. In order to be given a bonus point, applicants must attach proof of Honorable Discharge (DD-214 with Classification of Discharge) to the Online Application at time of submission.
Equal Opportunity Employment Washoe County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce that creates a sense of belonging for all employees and citizens, thereby encouraging persons from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for employment.
Washoe County will recruit, hire, train and promote into all job levels without regard to race, religion or belief, gender, marital status or domestic partnership, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information (GINA), veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association or union or any other protected class under applicable federal or state law.
Questions: Julie Paholke jpaholke@washoecounty.gov
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This is an Open Competitive/Countywide Promotional recruitment being conducted to fill a current full-time vacancy in the Comptroller’s Office. The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
For more information on this position, please see the Job Specification at https://www.washoecounty.gov/humanresources/Careers/jobspecs.php
Three years of full-time experience administering, adjusting, evaluating, and validating workers' compensation claims and/or property and bodily injury related claims and performing inspections of building and facilities for occupational safety AND a bachelor's degree in risk management, public administration, industrial hygiene and safety, occupational health and safety, or closely related field, OR an equivalent combination of related training and experience.
License Or Certificate A valid driver's license is required at time of appointment.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
A comprehensive background in claims management and adjusting.
Previous experience adjusting claims for Self-Insured employers.
Ability to identify preventable root causes of loss.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to be an effective and contributory team player.
A strong focus on customer service; responding to internal and external customer in a timely and efficient manner.
Ability to effectively work with adversarial individuals.
Effective problem-solving and analytical skills; ability to interpret Nevada administrative code and Nevada revised statutes.
A proactive approach in managing workload and a high level of attention to detail.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and effectively manage issues which are more sensitive in nature.
Background and Reference Checks Background checks will be conducted on selected applicants through the State of Nevada and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Per the Washoe County Background and Reference Checks Policy, new and rehired employees are required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation. Effective January 1, 2025, the $39.00 fee associated with this background investigation will be paid by the employee (if applicable) and deducted automatically from the first paycheck. Employment is contingent upon the results of the background check, although a record of conviction will not necessarily bar an applicant from employment.
Residency Requirement Washoe County requires its employees to reside in the state of Nevada or neighboring California communities such as Truckee, South Lake Tahoe or Susanville as of their first day of work.
Pay and Promotion Washoe County hires all new employees at the minimum rate of the salary range and eligible employees may receive an annual merit increase of 5% until they reach the maximum salary for the classification. Upon promotion, current Washoe County employees are placed at the minimum rate of the salary range for the higher classification of the new position OR a promotional calculation, whichever is greater.
Application Process
After your application is screened, you will be notified via the email you provided whether you have met the minimum requirements for the position. Those applicants who do not meet the qualifications have one (1) business day to file an appeal and request a review of their qualifications.
Applicants who meet the minimum requirements will receive an email invitation to take the Professional Level online exam administered remotely; notices will be delivered within 1 week from the closing of the recruitment.
The exam will evaluate your expertise, knowledge, skills and abilities in the following areas: Reading Comprehension; Written Communication; Analytical Ability; Business Math; Interpersonal and Customer Service Skills.
After the exam is completed, you will receive an additional email notifying you of the results. If you pass the exam, you will receive your score and rank. This rank will be used to determine which candidates will be interviewed by departments trying to fill a vacancy.
Hiring departments schedule interviews from a list of top scoring candidates. If your name is not sent to the hiring department, it will remain on the list for future opportunities as they become available.
Online Application Process Information about the online application process can be found at https://www.washoecounty.gov/humanresources/faq/online/appprocess.php
Veteran Point Eligible veterans who were honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces shall receive one (1) bonus point upon passing Open Competitive examinations only. In order to be given a bonus point, applicants must attach proof of Honorable Discharge (DD-214 with Classification of Discharge) to the Online Application at time of submission.
Equal Opportunity Employment Washoe County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce that creates a sense of belonging for all employees and citizens, thereby encouraging persons from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for employment.
Washoe County will recruit, hire, train and promote into all job levels without regard to race, religion or belief, gender, marital status or domestic partnership, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information (GINA), veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association or union or any other protected class under applicable federal or state law.
Questions: Julie Paholke jpaholke@washoecounty.gov
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