Claims Specialist, Level III – Real Property Division

NOTE: Only to current City of New York employees serving in a permanent civil service title of Claim Specialist are eligible to apply.

The Bureau of Law & Adjustment (BLA) is responsible for investigating and adjusting claims filed for and against the City of New York. The Real Property Division investigates and resolves tax assessment claims brought against the City. The Division is also responsible for disbursing all eminent domain awards and, when necessary, the cancellation of real estate back taxes for qualifying not-for-profits and religious organizations. The Division works closely with the New York City Law Department, the New York City Department of Finance, and other agencies and departments on a variety of matters.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Real Property Division Chief, with latitude for independent judgment and initiative, responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Reviewing and investigating Real Property claims against the City of New York, including reviewing appraisal and expert reports, agency reports, and all supporting documentation;
• Preparing written recommendations for settlement or disallowance of claims, as required;
• Preparing reports of all Real Property settlements for the Division’s monthly report;
• Retrieving and securing checks from the Bureau of Accountancy, preparing affidavits for closings, and maintaining a weekly spreadsheet of all disbursements;
• Scheduling and conducting closings for the Division;
• Maintaining electronic file and case workflow;
• Communicating effectively and professionally with the New York City Law Department, the New York City Department of Finance, the Comptroller’s Bureau of Accountancy and Central Imaging Facility, and attorneys; and,
• Performing related assignments and special projects, as may be required.
  
  

Minimum Qualification Requirements

All applicants must be current City of New York employees serving in a permanent civil service title of Claim Specialist.

Preferred Skills In Addition To Minimum Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of claims, including the investigation, adjustment and disposition of claims;
• Basic understanding of the process/relationship between the NYC Comptroller’s Office, the New York City Department of Finance, and the New York City Law Department;
• Effective writing and verbal skills, outstanding attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
  
  

Note: We appreciate every applicant’s interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. Certain residency requirements may apply. Vacancy notices listed as “Until Filled” will be posted for at least five workdays.

Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; or
• An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college or university and two years of full-time satisfactory experience investigating and/or settling claims for personal injury or property damage or loss; or
• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and four years of full-time satisfactory
  
  

experience investigating and/or settling claims for personal injury or property damage or loss; or

• A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience that is equivalent to “1”, “2” or “3” above.
  
  

College education may be substituted for experience as described in “2” or “3” above on the basis that 30 semester credits from an accredited college or university may be substituted for each year of

required experience. However, all candidates must have a four-year high school diploma or its

educational equivalent.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.