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Claims Investigator- Claims Team- City Attorney's Office (9155)

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Permanent Exempt : Permanent exempt (PEX) position; individuals who are appointed to Exempt Positions are appointed at the pleasure of their appointing officer and are considered to be "at-will".

Application Opening : January 30, 2024

Application Deadline : Continuous, earliest close 5 : 00 p.m. February 13, 2024

Compensation Range : $119,990- $145,808

Recruitment ID : RTF0142876-01105877

About the Office : The San Francisco City Attorney’s Office (Office) is an innovative, nationally-recognized municipal law office working to protect and advance the rights and interests of the City and County of San Francisco and its residents.

The Office recognizes that diversity in the backgrounds, identities, ideas, and lived experiences of our employees enriches our workplace and enhances our work. We aspire to recruit, employ, retain, and promote talented individuals representing the full spectrum of our community.

The Office offers a hybrid remote work schedule for eligible employees, with three days onsite and up to two days remote.

Claims Investigator Position and Responsibilities

Under direction, the Claims Investigator is responsible for investigating personal injury and property damage claims involving City vehicles, equipment and utility installations; negotiates and settles claims against the City within prescribed limits; and performs related duties as required. Investigators are required to be on call during business hours in order to respond promptly to emergencies in the City. On a rotating basis, investigators must be available to promptly respond to emergencies on evenings and weekends. City vehicles are available for investigators to perform their duties. Investigators’ specific duties include :

• Investigates all circumstances surrounding personal injury and property damage claims; prepares and compiles detailed reports of all such investigations.
• Negotiates the resolution or settlement of claims within prescribed limits.
• Makes court appearances and gives testimony relating to claims; confers with City legal representatives.
• Defends the City in Small Claims court.
• Makes regular contact with City employees and the general public concerning investigations.
• Collaborates with the Municipal Transportation Agency, Public Utilities Commission and all other City departments.

How to qualify

Minimum Qualifications

Education : Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent

Training and Experience : Four years of progressively responsible experience involving investigation and processing of personal injury and property damage claims.

License : Requires possession of a valid state motor vehicle operator's license.

Desired Qualifications

Verification : Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.

Note : Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

What else should I know?

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco :

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process.

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and are responsible for ensuring their registered email address is accurate.

Human Resources Analyst Information : If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please send your inquiries to Nikki Chew, Sr. HR Analyst at [email protected].

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.

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