Mgr Liability Claims

Supervisory Organization : AVP Risk Management

Pay Range : $78,841.00 - $130,087.00

Country : United States of America

Address : 1401 Pacific Ave

City : Dallas, TX 75202

FLSA : Exempt

Professionals : 01 - Official Administrator (EEO-4-United States of America), 1B - Managers and Directors (EEO-SubCategory)

General Summary

Manages Liability Claims Department for Dallas Area Rapid Transit's (DART) Risk Management Division. Responsible for all Risk Management Open Records Requests. Develops and monitors section budget. Supervises 7 employees and oversees contracts totaling approximately $100,000.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages personnel involved in activities related to liability claims.
• Interviews, selects, develops, trains, evaluates, and if necessary, recommends termination of subordinate personnel according to established policies, procedures, and guidelines to include EEO and Affirmative Action.
• Reviews all accident / incident reports for entire agency (Bus, Rail, NRV), assigns claim numbers, orders police reports, determines files for subrogation on each.
• Assigns claims to adjusters and oversees investigation to ensure liability has been properly determined, procedures have been followed, timely and equitable settlements have been made within established limits of authority.
• Performs quarterly review of current lawsuits with proper DART attorney and oversees the defense / settlement of lawsuit.
• Conducts quarterly audit of all claim files with handling adjuster and makes recommendations on how to proceed towards settlement.
• Reviews files and authorizes settlements up to $15,000.00
• Negotiates and makes disposition of claims within established limits of authority.
• Assists staff in determining liability on individual claims and directs line of negotiation with claimant or their attorney.
• Investigate and prepares response on complaints for President / Executive Office and Customer Service.
• Coordinates with DARTs Legal Department concerning lawsuits; attends depositions, mediations and trials as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

Working Conditions

Works in an environment where there is minimum exposure to dust, noise, or temperature. May be moderately exposed to unpleasant working conditions to include dust, noise, temperature, weather, petroleum products, and chemicals while visiting DART's operating facilities, assuming incumbent is observing all policies and procedures, safety precautions and regulations, and using all protective clothing and devices provided.

Note : The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may perform other duties as assigned.

DART is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity in the workplace. M / F / D / V

Open until qualified applicants are identified.