Seattle Department of Transportation · 1 day ago
Senior Claims & Litigation Investigator (Senior Civil Engineering Specialist)
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$62.79/hr - $70.35/hr
4+ years expThe Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is focused on connecting communities and building safer streets. They are seeking a Senior Claims Investigator to support departmental claim investigations, respond to claims for damages or litigation, and promote risk management and loss prevention measures.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Performs site visits to assess and document conditions and causes that result in the filing of claims and litigation against the City of Seattle
Researches and interprets department-wide physical and electronic records, including work orders, service requests, past claim investigations, maps, permits, design drawings, etc
Solicits field operations records, input, and site assessments from other SDOT staff
Advises department asset owners on work order requests and instructions for crews to implement corrective actions
Composes clear, comprehensive, and consistent investigation response reports and documentation
Provides responses and data to the Legal Affairs Advisor for the City's Risk Management Office in a timely manner
Responds to requests for information from other SDOT staff and risk management staff in other City departments, such as the City Attorney's Office
Provides litigation testimony on behalf of SDOT and the City of Seattle
Drafts and edits responses to interrogatories and prepares documents for production for the City Attorney's Office on behalf of the department
Supports department goals in promoting diversity, equity, and social justice
Qualification
Required
Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology, or two (2) years of college-level coursework in engineering and construction technology
Four (4) years of experience in civil engineering or construction technology
Current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility
Preferred
Knowledge of tort law
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in using Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and other analytical software
Excellent written and oral communication skills and a high level of customer service skills
Ability to work both as part of a team and independently, while keeping supervisor informed of progress and issues
Attention to detail, organization, and the ability to actively manage multiple processes
Ability to effectively work in a multi-cultural workplace with a diverse customer base
Benefits
Vacation
Holiday
Sick leave
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents
Company
Seattle Department of Transportation
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