What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workers' Compensation Claims Adjuster I - Department Promotional - County Counsel Risk Management position at County of Kern?
Position Information
This is a Department Promotional Examination and is open only to current eligible employees of the Office of the County Counsel who have successfully completed their initial probationary period and received an overall rating of standard or better on the last employee performance report.
EXAMINATION SCHEDULE:
- Written Exam: will be conducted on February 21, 2025
Examination components for promotional testing will be administered during the scheduled date(s)/time(s)/location without exception.
Examinations (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of assessing the applicant's knowledge of State of California Labor Code and Workers' Compensation Law; the jurisdiction, function and procedures of the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board; medical and insurance terminology used in the legal field regarding industrial cases; clerical and financial record keeping procedures; office methods and procedures; proper English usage and grammar, and other relevant topics.
Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.
The Human Resources Division may solely conduct an appraisal of application materials should there be an insufficient number of candidates to warrant a written examination.
Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree and one (1) year of experience involving substantial public contact and the application of laws, regulations, or administrative standards to the performance of the work. OR Completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of experience involving substantial public contact and the application of laws, regulations, or administrative standards to the performance of the work. OR High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent and five (5) years of experience involving substantial public contact which has provided the knowledge and ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
Ability to travel to locations outside the office.
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree and one (1) year of experience involving substantial public contact and the application of laws, regulations, or administrative standards to the performance of the work. OR Completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of experience involving substantial public contact and the application of laws, regulations, or administrative standards to the performance of the work. OR High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent and five (5) years of experience involving substantial public contact which has provided the knowledge and ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
Ability to travel to locations outside the office.
Full Job Descriptions for: Workers' Compensation Claims Adjuster I
Please ensure applicable transcripts/certificates are attached to your application. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may deliver a copy to the Human Resources Division at 1115 Truxtun Ave. First Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301 or email to HR@kerncounty.com.
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Kern County Employee Benefits
- As a regular or provisional employee of Kern County, working twenty (20) hours or more per week, you are presently eligible for the following benefits as described below:
Health Insurance: (Medical/Dental/Vision): Kern County offers five affordable medical options. Kern Legacy Health Plans are medical and prescription health plan options administered directly by the County of Kern. Kaiser Permanente is also an option. Employees may also choose from two dental plans; Liberty Dental PPO or HMO. The vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP).
Retirement Program: Kern County Employees' Retirement Association (KCERA). This Section 401 (a) defined benefit retirement plan requires employer and employee contribution and pays retired employees a pension based on salary, years of service, and age upon retirement.
Deferred Compensation: This section 457 plan allows employees to contribute on a pre-tax basis to a supplemental retirement account which is then paid out to them when they retire.
Social Security Administration:
Note: Both Kern County and the employee contribute to Social Security and Medicare as follows:
- The County of Kern withholds 6.2% for Social Security (FICA1) and 1.45% for Medicare (FICA2) from employee's payroll warrants
- The County matches the employee's 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare
Voluntary Benefits: Chimienti & Associates (Administrator) offers the following voluntary benefits and can be deducted on a pre-tax bases: Short Term Disability Coverage, Accident Plan, Cancer Plan and a Flexible Spending Account.
Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days (per calendar year)
