Auto Field Appraiser- Boston, MA

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** Auto Field Appraiser
- Boston, MA
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Wilmington, MATelecommuter MA    time type

Full time    posted on Posted Today    job requisition idR
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- Boston, MA
** PRIMARY PURPOSE**:
To handle field appraisal assignments for our corporate fleets and insurance clients with an emphasis on Auto's.
** 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
** 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
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