Claims Specialist

The City and County of Honolulu is seeking applicants to fill the position of Claims Specialist (Claims Management Specialist) for Corporation Counsel Department, Litigation Division (COR).

Responsibilities include

Independently performs the full range and variety of claims management and adjusting activities to ensure timely and fair settlements of property and liability claims by and against the City or an assigned agency; Evaluates, investigates and makes recommendations on claims and related issues; Reviews and processes payments; Performs other related duties as required.

Salary: $4,690 per month

The City can offer you a long-term career with opportunities for challenge, growth and development.

In addition to being part of the City’s team that supports your community, employment with the City and County of Honolulu has many excellent benefits including:

Time Off – Employees earn up to 21 days per year for both vacation and sick leaveHolidays – 13 days per year and 14 days per year during an election yearPublic Service Loan Forgiveness Program (including Student Loans)Health plans – Includes medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental benefitsRetirement and deferred compensation plansGroup life insuranceFlexible spending benefits planTraining and development through City-sponsored trainingEmployee assistance programFully subsidized bus pass

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:Equivalent to graduation from a regionally-accredited four year college or university with a bachelor's degree.

SUBSTITUTION TO EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Work experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Two (2) years of progressively responsible professional work experience which involved investigating, analyzing, adjusting and settling claims of liability, property damage, worker's compensation and/or automobile cases for insurance companies and/or self-insured programs of government and/or major private organizations.

QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE: Such experience must have demonstrated the knowledge of the principles and practices of insurance claims adjusting; risk management principles, concepts and practices; claims investigations and settlement techniques; interviewing and investigating methods and techniques; and the ability to investigate, evaluate, adjust and settle liability, property, and automobile claims; analyze, interpret and apply State Statutes, court decisions, legal opinions, and insurance clauses and provisions; read and evaluate medical reports relating to claims for injury; conduct investigations and interview claimants and witnesses; exercise sound judgment in analyzing and evaluating a wide variety of claim data; negotiate effectively with claimants and attorneys; deal tactfully and effectively with people; communicate in a clear and concise manner; and write accurate, clear and concise reports.

LICENSE REQUIREMENT:Possession of a valid driver's license (Type 3/automobile), prior to appointment.

Application Process:To be considered for this position, apply online at www.honolulu.gov/careerEnsure your application is complete and includes detailed information about your education, experience, and job-specific questions.Submit evidence of your education as required.Detailed responses to the job-specific questions are critical.

Join our team at the City and County of Honolulu and help shape the future of our community.

We are an equal opportunity employer.