State Risk Adjuster 6 (Property Claims Manager)

The Division of Administration/Office of Risk Management has a vacancy. This job title has an assigned pay grade of AS-619. The Office of Risk Management (ORM), an ancillary agency within the Division of Administration established under R.S. 39:1527 et seq., administers the State’s self-insurance program and provides comprehensive risk management services. ORM is seeking a qualified professional with substantial experience in commercial property coverage and construction to manage the State’s Property Claims Program. This position is responsible for directing statewide property claims operations, overseeing third-party administrator (TPA) performance, and coordinating the State’s response to major property losses and catastrophic events.

The Division of Administration is the state government’s management arm and the hub of its financial operations. Division offices perform a wide variety of activities including the following: • Overseeing the state’s capital construction program • Working to provide state and federal grants for community development • Development of the state budget • Providing technology services • Giving agencies guidance in the state purchasing and contracting process as they seek goods and services • Administering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricanes

Seven years of experience in insurance claims adjusting, examining, or investigation; accident investigation, legal research, project management, contract management, or construction management; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus four years of experience in insurance claims adjusting, examining, or investigation; accident investigation, legal research, project management, contract management, or construction management; OR A bachelor's degree plus four years of experience in insurance claims adjusting, examining, or investigation; accident investigation, legal research, project management, contract management, or construction management; OR An advanced degree in risk management or insurance, business or public administration, safety or legal studies, construction management, or a health services field plus three years of experience in insurance claims adjusting, examining, or investigation; accident investigation, legal research, project management, contract management, or construction management. EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .