Claims Adjuster (Official Title: Risk Analyst

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Risk Analysts perform a variety of professional duties in support of the City's comprehensive risk management and loss control program. Incumbents assist in the evaluation and administration of the City's loss control, liability, property, safety, workers' compensation, contract and certificate of insurance review, and other risk management programs.

Liability Analyst plays a key role in protecting the City's financial and operational integrity by evaluating, managing, and mitigating liability exposures. This position supports risk management functions, handles claims, interprets regulatory requirements, and works closely with internal departments, legal counsel, and external stakeholders to reduce risk and ensure compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Review, investigate, and analyze liability claims involving the City, including general liability, property damage, and worker-related incidents.
• Conduct risk assessments and identify trends to recommend preventive strategies.
• Coordinate with claims administrators, attorneys, insurance carriers, and departmental staff to resolve claims efficiently and cost-effectively.

One vacancy exists in the City of Fresno Personnel Services Department with a job assignment in the Liability Unit. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. Should the competitive process be suspended for this recruitment, the eligibility list may be limited to three (3) months.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and do not assure placement on the eligible list.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field; and

Two (2) years of experience in loss control, risk management, workers' compensation, insurance underwriting, or employee safety.

Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Public agency/governmental claims experience, or property or liability adjusting experience is desirable.

This position requires possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Driver's License. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.

The selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.

For information on how to complete an online application, please visit the Help & Support tab. For NEOGOV Application Assistance, please call or email  ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS AND MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTED and must be submitted by midnight on the closing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason.

Required licenses, certifications, and education must be verified with supporting documents. Foreign education must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Please ensure all relevant attachments are uploaded with your application.

For the work experience section, provide detailed descriptions of job duties for each position related to the specific role you are applying for. Resumes are not a substitute for completing this section and will only be reviewed as supplemental information, not for determining minimum qualifications.

For other City of Fresno employment opportunities, please view our Careers Homepage. If you have recruitment questions, please call our office at . Our office is located at 2600 Fresno Street, Room 1030, Fresno, CA 93721.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at  in advance of the examination.