Field Staff Auto Appraiser

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Open to Atlanta, Philadelphia, Buffalo, Houston, West TX, Denver  PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

To handle field appraisal assignments for our corporate fleets and insurance clients with an emphasis on Auto's.

Location:

Buffalo NY;
Albany, NY; NM;
Denver, CO;
Austin, TX;
Odessa/ Midland, TX;
Pittsburgh, PA;
Atlanta, GA, Philadelphia, PA;
Detroit, MI, Chicago IL. Houston, TX;

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES Set appointments same day, inspect within 24 hours and write estimate car side  Depending on location - appraiser is expected to write 6 to 10 estimates per day  Ensures proper vehicle tear down  Determine repair time allotments and required labor operations  Makes accurate repair/replace decisions  Assess and applies pre-existing damage, completes accurate total loss evaluations  Negotiates agreed price with shop decision maker and sets time bound expected completion date per Client Guidelines  Review and assess the validity of all supplement request  Proactively provides customers with information regarding their vehicle’s cost of repair estimate and explains claims/repair process  Maintains accurate vehicle’s cost of repair estimate and explains claims/repair process  Negotiates advanced fees for tow, tear down, and storage on all vehicles that are determined to a financial total loss at a repair facility or tow yard  Provide extraordinary customer service to all parties involved in the claims process  Other duties as assigned by management or as needed.  

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES Performs other duties as assigned.  When not in the field, assist quality assurance team and be available for desk appraisal work as well  QUALIFICATIONS Education & Licensing Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred (but not required). Licenses as required, as needed. Professional certifications as applicable to line-of-business preferred. If the employee is required to obtain licensing applicable to their role, they will have 60 days to complete the training and testing.  

Experience Four (4) years of insurance or body shop experience required.

Skills & Knowledge Good technical knowledge of auto appraisals  Knowledge of client operations and labor regulations  Excellent oral and written communication  PC literate, including Microsoft Office products  Analytical and interpretive skills  Strong organizational skills  Excellent interpersonal skills  Excellent negotiation skills  Good judgment and discretion skills  Ability to manage multiple projects and set priorities  Ability to work in a team environment  Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies  CCC One experience
** Must be able to pass state license for appraisal within 30 days of Hire
**** Must have*
* ** Reliable transportation required for travel to assigned work locations
** WORK ENVIRONMENT Must be able to work independently. This is a field appraisal position and you will be responsible for managing your local territory and scheduling your work day.

Mental:
Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical:
Computer keyboarding, travel as required locally

Auditory/Visual:
Hearing, vision and talking

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