SAFETY AND INSURANCE COORDINATOR
To land Safety and Insurance Coordinator in New Jersey you go through the competitive route: you sit an announced exam and the score puts you on the eligible list agencies hire from.
A bachelor's degree is the listed credential, and extra years on the job can be traded for it.
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Safety and Insurance Coordinator is a local service title. It is filled by the counties, municipalities, authorities and other employers that have adopted civil service under Title 11A, not by State departments. Those employers set pay by ordinance or contract rather than from a State salary schedule, which is why most local titles carry no salary range here.
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Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under direction, analyzes all accident reports and processes claims involving municipal employees and/or property, and coordinates the establishment of safety measures in order to minimize insurance claims and safety hazards: does other related duties.
Examples of work
Acts as liaison between administration officials, department heads, employees, insurance companies, claimants, safety committee and other groups in matters relating to accidents, claims and safety measures. Reviews all accident reports prior to submission to insurance company or if self insured to service company to insure that all required information is provided. May conduct investigation concerning the case or circumstances of an accident, or of potential safety hazards. Verifies that all accident reports are received and claimant has gone to an authorized physician or hospital, prior to submission of medical bills to the insurance or service company. In conjunction with the municipal legal department, ascertains whether the municipality is liable for small general liability claims, provides the legal department with specific details on the claim. Maintains or supervises the maintenance of records or files pertaining to accident reports, claims, etc. Analyzes accident information data to determine accident factors, such as location, time, frequency, type of injury sustained, etc. Acts as liaison with safety consultants from the public or private sector to ascertain ways of eliminating safety hazards. Chairs meetings of the municipality's safety committee to identify, discuss and ascertain possible solutions in reducing or preventing safety hazards. Presents recommendations of the safety committee to the municipal administration for review and approval. Oversees the implementation of safety improvement measures. Makes projections for budget purposes of anticipated insurance costs and prepares 'loss history' for bidding purposes. Prepares correspondence and reports. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information sysstems used by the agency, office, or related units.
License
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Some knowledge of recordkeeping methods. Knowledge of practical safety measures which can alleviate the cause or frequency of accidents. Knowledge of basic insurance practices and procedures and problems which arise in settlement of claims. Ability to analyze and draw sound conclusions from available data. Ability to present information in a logical and convincing manner. Ability to review written reports and, claims etc., for accuracy and completeness. Ability to work harmoniously with other groups and organizations concerned with insurance and safety. Ability to effectively coordinate the processing of accident claims with the concerned parties and coordinated the prevention or elimination of safety hazards. Ability to prepare clear, comprehensive reports concerning facts, conclusions and recommendations. Ability to analyze insurance cost factors and determine projected cost. Ability to maintain records and files for easy access. Ability to prepare reports and correspondence. Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate, in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Five (5) years of professional experience involving the review and evaluation of insurance claims and/or in the establishment of safety measures for a public or private agency. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience. "Professional experience" refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the profession's concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make accurate and informed decisions.