Senior Claims Adjuster (ID 3088) - Open

Job Summary

The San Diego County Office of Education is recruiting for a Senior Claims Adjuster.

The job of Senior Claims Adjuster is done for the purpose/s of evaluating, processing, and managing liability, property, auto, general liability claims, and employment claims in compliance with state regulations; documenting activities; conveying information regarding claims and/or benefits; and providing testimony in benefit disputes. This job is distinguished from similar jobs by the following characteristics: Liability Damage, Litigation Manager, California Government Code and Education Code.

The current assignment is located in San Diego, CA as part of the J.P.A department in the Business Services division within SDCOE.

Please note that while this current assignment is for the location listed, employees of SDCOE may be administratively reassigned to other locations based on organizational needs.

Requirements / Qualifications

The Senior Claims Adjuster position requires a combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, public administration, occupational/environmental health, or related field and three (3) years of work experience handling property, auto, or general liability claims for public entities.

Certificates and Licenses:
• Valid CA Driver’s License

To be considered for this position, please individually attach the following required items to your completed EDJOIN Application:

• Resume, detailing education and experience as it relates to this position
• Letter of Introduction
• Two (2) Letters of Recommendation, dated within the past 12 months, that specifically recommend you for this position
• Copies of transcripts verifying a Bachelors degree in business administration, public administration, occupational/environmental health, or related field.
• Copies of any certifications you wish to be considered (optional)

Type of examination(s) for this classification:

Open Examinations: Application for examinations designated as “open” shall be open to all applicants who meet the prescribed requirements of the class and are not otherwise disqualified by these rules.

Applications will be reviewed, and candidates whose qualifications most closely match the classification requirements will be invited to participate in a competitive examination process. The examination process may consist of one or more of the following examination components: a multiple-choice examination, an oral examination, a written examination, a practical demonstration, a performance examination, and/or a technical evaluation of the application.

The results of this recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list to fill the current vacancy and any other vacancies in this classification for the next six (6) months, or until the list is terminated.

Comments and Other Information

For inquiries regarding this position, please reach out to the Human Resources contact listed on this posting. To maintain a fair and consistent process, please do not reach out to the hiring department or its staff.

Join our amazing team!

The San Diego County Office of Education is a collaborative organization that works toward a future without boundaries for our students. We are passionate about equity for students and employees, support innovative learning, offer great employee benefits, and professional growth opportunities!

Please note that your completed online application must include all the required supplemental documentation. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Employment with SDCOE is contingent upon the successful completion of a post-offer background check and physical exam, which includes a drug screening.

Diversity Statement: Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, SDCOE employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, as well as being accountable for their actions and their impact.

The San Diego County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer.

About SDCOE
The San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) serves the region's most vulnerable students, and supports school leaders, teachers, and students across the county. We support about 780 schools and nearly 500,000 students, including the children we educate each year through our Juvenile Court and Community Schools. SDCOE provides a variety of services for the 42 school districts, 129 charter schools, and five community college districts in the county.

Our mission is inspiring and leading innovation in education and our North Star goal over the next several years is to reduce the percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch as part of a larger effort to elevate the needs of historically underserved students and families.

To learn more about SDCOE and the North Star Goal, please visit: https://www.sdcoe.net/about-sdcoe

To learn more about working at SDCOE, please visit: https://www.sdcoe.net/work-sdcoe

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