Risk Management Specialist - General Liability

Risk Management Specialist - General Liability Bellevue, WA Job Details Full-time $88,075.24 - $121,541.71 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Liability determination Regulatory compliance in claims processing Mid-level Risk mitigation strategy implementation Litigation Client invoicing Financial control management Insurance investigations Settlement negotiation Full Job Description JOB We are looking for a Risk Management Specialist - General Liability to join our team! This position serves as the City's primary general liability claims adjuster, responsible for independently managing all aspects of the municipal claims process. The role conducts investigations, evaluates liability, negotiates resolutions, and ensures compliance with legal, financial, and documentation standards. This position also partners with internal departments and the City Attorney's Office to mitigate risk and support the City's overall risk management program.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Proactively manages, investigates, and resolves all general liability claims to include intake, inspection adjuster assignments, claim related correspondence, claim determinations, and settlements.

Conducts on-site investigations as necessary.

Consults with the City Attorney's Office and participate in monthly litigation meetings.

Small Claims Court attendance.

Monitors claims in a Risk Management Information System (RMIS).Practices consistent fiscal control over claims, establishes reserves, and completes all appropriate invoicing.

Provides appropriate timely responses to City of Bellevue Public Records Requests.

Maintains confidentiality of electronic records and document control.

Collaborate with the Risk Manager on special projects and initiatives as assigned.

Supervision Received and Exercised:

Works under the general supervision of the Risk Manager.

No formal supervisory responsibilities.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Physical DemandsThe physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel, or operate various objects or controls and reach with hands and arms.

Required vision abilities include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Successful candidate may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 20 pounds.

The customary noise level in the work environment is moderately quiet.

FLEXIBLE/HYBRID WORKINGA

hybrid work schedule is available for this position after an orientation period. Remote work for this position is subject to the department's operational needs and will be discussed with candidates during the selection process. Full-time remote work is not an available option. Once hired, employees must reside in the State of Washington and within reasonable commuting distance to Bellevue City Hall.