Policyholder Services Representative 1/Trainee 1/2 (NY HELPS)

Responsibilities In person, field-based meetings with policyholders to collaborate on systematic approach to claims mitigation. In-depth analysis of type and cause of injuries to determine an organization’s loss drivers. Provision of comprehensive safety services based on loss drivers to mitigate claims. Services include: Assessment of safety programs, policies, procedures. Creation or enhancement of safety programs, policies, procedures. Site inspections to identify and eliminate potential workplace hazards. Safety trainings. Creation and participation in implementation of strategic service plans. Management of individual book or business. Minimum Qualifications for Policyholder Services Representative 1 Six years of experience in marketing insurance products and services or reviewing policyholders’ workplaces to determine safety hazards. Reachable on current Civil Service eligible list for this title; OR One year of permanent, competitive class service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Eligible titles include, but are not limited to: Administrative Specialist 1, Claims Service Representative 1, Claims Services Representative 1 (Disability Benefits), Underwriter 1. An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience. Qualifications for Policyholder Services Representative Trainee 1 Four years of experience in marketing insurance products and services or reviewing policyholders' workplaces to determine safety hazards. Reachable on current Civil Service eligible list for this title; OR One year of permanent, competitive class service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Eligible titles include, but are not limited to: Investigator 1, Assistant Insurance Fund Services Representative, Program Aide. An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience. Reinstatement Eligibility Candidates who have held a Policyholder Services Representative 1, or a transferrable title, may be eligible for consideration for reinstatement. 55b/55c Program Appointment This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. For more information on this program, please visit the 55b/c Recruitment Resources Center at Preferred Qualifications This is a field-based position. You are required to maintain a valid driver's license while employed in this position. Proficient in PowerPoint and other Microsoft 365 products. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Please be advised that the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) does not offer sponsorship for employment visas to employees or potential employees. Candidates sponsored for employment by an organization should be aware of their sponsorship status and the relevant expiration date(s) of that sponsorship before applying to this position. NYSIF is not currently enrolled in eVerify, which is a requirement for certain types of employment verifications. Fringe Benefits Competitive Compensation. Future Career Growth Potential. Open and Supportive Team-Based Environment. Plentiful Vacation, Personal, and Sick Leave Accruals. Paid State and Federal Holidays. Full Medical, Vision, and Dental. Retirement Options. Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Possibility of Telecommuting, Flextime, and Alternative Work Schedules. NY HELPS Program This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified. Additional Notes Additional Comments: The salary range shown includes location pay and/or geographic pay. This position requires frequent travel, you are required to maintain a valid driver’s license and personal vehicle while employed in this position. For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. 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