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Position Title: Claims AdjusterDepartment: Human ResourcesJob Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $62,408.52 - $96,779.48 AnnuallyJob Number: NB066-03Location 101 NE 3rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, FL Description: POSITION SUMMARY The City of Fort Lauderdale employees possess a passion for public service demonstrated by a high degree of enthusiasm, self-reliance, and job proficiency. They effectively convey the vision and mission of the organization and provide excellent service and satisfaction to our internal and external customers. This is professional work of average difficulty pertaining to liability claims adjustment against the City. An employee in this class investigates claims, collects data relating to claims, creates claim files, settles or recommends settlements with claimants, and assists with reviewing and approving certificates of insurance. Work requires extensive contact with claimants, City officials, attorneys, insurance companies, and public agencies. The employee must exercise reasonable initiative and independent judgment on preparing cases, analyzing facts, arranging settlements, or recommending resolution of claims. Possession of a 620 license (Licensed All-Lines Adjuster) issued by the State of Florida Department of Insurance should be clearly indicated in the "Certificates and Licenses" section of each qualifying application. This is a Management Category IV position which includes five (5) additional Management Vacation Days and a Vehicle Allowance of $120/month. This is a classified position covered by the Personnel Rules. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.Investigates claims and counter-claims filed against and on behalf of the City, which may include, but not be limited to, scene/field investigations, interviews witnesses, takes statements and affidavits, photographs scenes of accidents, and assembles evidence for court presentationsEvaluates claim circumstances, injuries and conditions according to current liability laws and regulationsPrepares and presents the facts of the claim and makes recommendations to the City's senior staff for claim resolution or defenseAttempts to secure settlements out of court and negotiates settlements subject to supervisor's approvalProcesses subrogation files to recover expenses owed to the CitySupports senior adjusters with attending trials and mediations on behalf of the CityAssists with reviewing outside counsel legal bills for payment approvalAssists with processing financial electronic transfers between Risk Management and other departmentsAttends Claims Review, Risk Management Committee, and other inter-departmental meetingsSupports senior adjusters with reviewing and determining liability exposure on City contracts, film permits, bonds, business tax applications, and caf permits Supports senior adjusters with reviewing vendor insurance coverage sufficiency on certificates of insuranceAssists with coordinating Risk Management's responses to public records requests via the City Clerk's Just FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) programWorks with internal City staff and external providersMay supervise subordinate clerical personnel for task accomplishmentPerforms related work as required JOB REQUIREMENTS, PREFERENCES & WORK ENVIRONMENT MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Risk Management, Public Administration, or related field.Three (3) or more years of experience in the investigation of liability claims adjustment. Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job related field,