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Job Posting End Date: September 22, 2024 at 11:59pm CST Hiring range: $70,012 to $84,011 ($33.66 to $40.39 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County. Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days paid of flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year. In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on 09/22/2024 in order to be considered. Position Description The Senior Insurance & Claims Specialist provides prompt, efficient and equitable claims service to claimants and Anoka County. This position is responsible for administering and processing claims related to the insurance program, including worker's compensation, general liability, auto, and property. The Senior Insurance & Claims Specialist is responsible for applying and renewing insurance programs. This is a full-time, exempt, hybrid position. Interviews will take place the week of 09/30/24 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. Pay & Benefits Salary: $70,012 to $84,011 ($33.66 to $40.39 per hour). 2024 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade [34]: $70,012 to $84,011 ($33.66 to $47.12 per hour). 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays. Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at www.anokacountymn.gov/benefits. Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center. Pension plan and other retirement investment options. Advancement/professional development opportunities. Work Location This position will work at Anoka County Government Center located at 2100 3rd Avenue, Anoka MN 55303. This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work, with some days working remotely and some days working in the office. Expected work hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Job Duties and Responsibilities These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Senior Insurance and Claims Specialist: Process all documentation including First Report of Injury, Occurrence Reports, Notice of Claims, medical invoices, wage information and other claim data. Provide expert level guidance to leadership staff regarding claims and insurance. Maintain records detailing the outcome of the claim adjudication process. Pursue claims for subrogation proceedings in the collection of subrogation funds from third party interests. Analyze and report records of losses for claims activity to senior leadership. Represent Anoka County's interest at administrative conferences and court cases. Meet with Anoka County counsel on open claims. Analyze a broad range of risk financial and control alternatives and recommend alternative to leadership. Identify, evaluate, reduce, and control Anoka County's exposure to loss. Gather utilization and demographic data to assist with employee and retiree health, dental, and ancillary benefits. Renew, secure, and maintain insurance and self-insured programs. Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group. Qualifications and Requirements: Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed Requires a bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of job-related experience. In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed Degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, or related field Possess an Associate in General Insurance and/or Associate in Claims designation Ability o handle confidential information with discretion. Previous customer service experience Knowledge and Ability to analyze, develop and interpret rules, regulations, policies, and practices. Analytical and problem-solving skills Strong verbal and written communication skills. Physical Demands and Work Conditions Standard office environment. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades, and brightness. Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds. Cognitive abilities required include problem solving, prioritization of tasks, short- and long-term memory, interpreting and understanding written documents, and general mathematical skills. Assignments are sedentary, occasionally alternating between sitting, standing, walking, crouching, and kneeling as required to perform job responsibilities. Frequent wrist and finger manipulation to complete computer work, and occasionally pushing carts to transport records or equipment. Physical activity may include repeated bending, reaching, and stooping, while lifting weight of 20-40 lbs. Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment, personal protective equipment. Occasional travel to other county work sites as needed. Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Selection Process It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Pre-employment Requirements Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position. About Anoka County As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, we depend on the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. We offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences who can come together for the single purpose of serving Anoka County's 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County! Hear from other Anoka County employees here. Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit,... For full info follow application link. Anoka County is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner which will further the principles of equal employment opportunity.