What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Damage Specialist - Field position at USAA?
Why USAA? Let’s do something that really matters.
At USAA, we have an important mission: facilitating the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. Not all our employees served in our nation’s military, but we all share in the mission to give back to those who did. We’re working as one to build a great experience and make a real impact for our members.
We believe in our core values of honesty, integrity, loyalty, and service. They’re what guides everything we do – from how we treat our members to how we treat each other. Come be a part of what makes us so special!
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Physical Damage Specialist (Field). The candidate selected for this position must be located or self-relocate to Spokane, WA or Coeur d'Alene, ID area. Additionally, this individual will have a mixture of working from home and in the field to oversee third party vendors 3 days per week, and will be given a fleet vehicle. Physical Damage Specialist are Responsible for building relationships and providing oversight of our third-party vendors through virtual or in person interactions with members, claimants, and third-party personnel. Drives USAA's financial strength by ensuring accuracy and quality of third-party vendors’ work product. Within defined guidelines and framework, works to resolve problems with a focus on the mission and exceptional member experiences.
What you'll do:
Identifies and manages existing and emerging risks that stem from business activities and the job role.
Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled.
Follows written risk and compliance policies, standards, and procedures for business activities.
Responsible for on-boarding, oversight, maintaining partnerships, and coaching to performance of our contractual and/or operational goals as applicable.
Evaluates vendor work product to ensure quality, accuracy, and adherence to the terms and conditions of the contract.
Collaborates with 3PRM on vendor footprint to balance member needs and operational resources.
Responsible for complaint and payment discrepancy resolution within the vendor MOI.
Provides direction as needed on borderline Total Loss situations.
Accountable for providing decisions and insight on physical damage losses within authority granted and advances requests for further authority as needed.
Acquires and applies advanced knowledge of P&C insurance industry products, services, contracts and internal processes and procedures to ensure compliance.
Supports workload surges and/or Catastrophe Operations as needed.
What you have:
High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma required.
4 years auto physical damage estimating experience.
Currently possess or acquire and maintain individual I-CAR Platinum Pro-Level 3 certification within 12 months of hire.
Capability to prioritize, problem solve, and effectively communicate next steps and path to resolution.
Effectively communicates through multiple channels to include utilization of digital tools to drive speed, accuracy and service.
Acquisition and maintenance of insurance adjuster license within 90 days and designated number of attempts.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
What sets you apart:
Proficiency with CCC vehicle damage estimating system
Currently possess I-CAR Platinum certification
Experience with STARS or other automotive Direct Repair Programs (DRP)
10 years’ experience in physical damage estimating
Physical Demand Requirements:
May require the ability to crouch and stoop to inspect confined spaces, to include attics and go beneath homes into crawl spaces.
May need to meet all USAA safe driving requirements including verification of driving record through MVR & possession of valid driver’s license.
May require the ability to lift a minimum of 35 pounds.
May require the ability to get access tp vehicles in confided spaces in order to write damage assessments.
The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.
What we offer:
Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location. The salary range for this position is: $ 65,090.00 - $124,330.00 .
Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.
Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.
For more details on our outstanding benefits, please visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com.
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
At USAA, we have an important mission: facilitating the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. Not all our employees served in our nation’s military, but we all share in the mission to give back to those who did. We’re working as one to build a great experience and make a real impact for our members.
We believe in our core values of honesty, integrity, loyalty, and service. They’re what guides everything we do – from how we treat our members to how we treat each other. Come be a part of what makes us so special!
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Physical Damage Specialist (Field). The candidate selected for this position must be located or self-relocate to Spokane, WA or Coeur d'Alene, ID area. Additionally, this individual will have a mixture of working from home and in the field to oversee third party vendors 3 days per week, and will be given a fleet vehicle. Physical Damage Specialist are Responsible for building relationships and providing oversight of our third-party vendors through virtual or in person interactions with members, claimants, and third-party personnel. Drives USAA's financial strength by ensuring accuracy and quality of third-party vendors’ work product. Within defined guidelines and framework, works to resolve problems with a focus on the mission and exceptional member experiences.
What you'll do:
Identifies and manages existing and emerging risks that stem from business activities and the job role.
Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled.
Follows written risk and compliance policies, standards, and procedures for business activities.
Responsible for on-boarding, oversight, maintaining partnerships, and coaching to performance of our contractual and/or operational goals as applicable.
Evaluates vendor work product to ensure quality, accuracy, and adherence to the terms and conditions of the contract.
Collaborates with 3PRM on vendor footprint to balance member needs and operational resources.
Responsible for complaint and payment discrepancy resolution within the vendor MOI.
Provides direction as needed on borderline Total Loss situations.
Accountable for providing decisions and insight on physical damage losses within authority granted and advances requests for further authority as needed.
Acquires and applies advanced knowledge of P&C insurance industry products, services, contracts and internal processes and procedures to ensure compliance.
Supports workload surges and/or Catastrophe Operations as needed.
What you have:
High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma required.
4 years auto physical damage estimating experience.
Currently possess or acquire and maintain individual I-CAR Platinum Pro-Level 3 certification within 12 months of hire.
Capability to prioritize, problem solve, and effectively communicate next steps and path to resolution.
Effectively communicates through multiple channels to include utilization of digital tools to drive speed, accuracy and service.
Acquisition and maintenance of insurance adjuster license within 90 days and designated number of attempts.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
What sets you apart:
Proficiency with CCC vehicle damage estimating system
Currently possess I-CAR Platinum certification
Experience with STARS or other automotive Direct Repair Programs (DRP)
10 years’ experience in physical damage estimating
Physical Demand Requirements:
May require the ability to crouch and stoop to inspect confined spaces, to include attics and go beneath homes into crawl spaces.
May need to meet all USAA safe driving requirements including verification of driving record through MVR & possession of valid driver’s license.
May require the ability to lift a minimum of 35 pounds.
May require the ability to get access tp vehicles in confided spaces in order to write damage assessments.
The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.
What we offer:
Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location. The salary range for this position is: $ 65,090.00 - $124,330.00 .
Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.
Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.
For more details on our outstanding benefits, please visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com.
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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