MEETING DATE: 08/14/2006
AGENDA ITEM: Approval of the Classification Specification and Salary Plan
for Claims Technician.
ATTACHMENTS
Pages
1. Resolution and Exhibit A 1 — 5
2. Classification Specification for Claims Technician 6 — 7
3. Risk Management Division Organizational Chart 8ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-R
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE SALARY AND
CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR CLAIMS TECHNICIAN AND
RESCINDING EXHIBIT "A" OF RESOLUTION NO 2005-R065.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Culver City, California,
DOES RESOLVE as follows:
1. The Classification and Salary Plan labeled as Exhibit "A" to
Resolution 2005-R065 is hereby rescinded effective August 14, 2006.
2. The Classification and Salary Plan attached and labeled as Exhibit
"A" is hereby adopted effective August 14, 2006, by establishing the salary range for
Claims Technician to 414.
3. The City Treasurer is hereby directed to adjust and pay salaries of the
City employee in accordance with the Classification and Salary Plan adopted and
approved by this Resolution, effective August 14, 2006.
APPROVED and ADOPTED this day of 2006.
GARY SILBIGER, Mayor
City of Culver City, California
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CHRISTOPHER ARMENTA
CAROL A. SCHWAB
City Clerk
City Attorney
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28CCEA Bargaining Unit Classifications Effective January 10, 2005
4% INCREASE PER CCEA MOU
Classification Title Range Step A
Step A
Monthly Step B
Step B
Monthly Step C
Step C
Monthly Step D
Step D
Monthly Step E
Account Clerk 368 15.583 2701.05 16.380 2,839.20 17.219 2984.63 18.098 3136.99 19.025
Accountant 433 21.550 3735.33 22.653 3,926.52 23.800 4125.33 24.996 4332.64 26.273
Accountant II 465 25.247 4376.15 26.537 4,599.75 27.893 4834.79 29.318 5081.79 30.816
Accounting Technician 407 18.929 3281.03 19.898 3,448.99 20.915 3625.27 21.984 3810.56 23.110
Administrative Clerk 366 15.429 2674.36 16.218 2,811.12 17.048 2954.99 17.919 3105.96 18.836
Administrative Secretary 406 18.836 3264.91 19.799 2,839.20 20.811 3607.24 21.875 3791.67 22.995 ,•:••• •
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Air Conditioning/Heating Technician 451 23.570 4085.47 24.749 4,289.83 26.014 4509.09 27.343 4739.45 28.740 •••• s: 1 •-•
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Assistant Engineer 462 24.872 4311.15 26.143 4,531.45 27.479 4763.03 28.883 5006.39 30.359
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Assistant Planner 449 23.342 4045.95 24.508 4,248.05 25.755 4464.20 27.072 4692.48 28.455 ...
Associate Analyst 443 22.653 3926.52 23.800 4,125.33 24.996 4332.64 26.273 4553.99 27.616 "3. :,,::. 4.
Associate Engineer 498 29.760 5158.40 31.281 5,422.04 32.879 5699.03 34.560 5990.40 36.326 * 31 . - i . :7; :•,a
Associate Microcomputer Analyst (unclassified) 406 18.836 3264.91 19.799 3,431.83 20.811 3607.24 21.875 3791.67 22.995
Associate Planner 477 26.803 4645.85 28.173 4,883.32 29.612 5132.75 31.125 5395.00 32.716 -•:... rii:-.
Automated Enforcement Technician' 396 17.919 3105.96 18.836 3,264.91 19.799 3431.83 20.811 3607.24 21.875
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Building & Safety Inspector 443 22.653 3926.52 23.800 4,125.33 24.996 4332.64 26.273 4553.99 27.616 , •,z4;,.,•,
Building Engineer 485 27.893 4834.79 29.318 5,081.79 30.816 5341.44 32.391 5614.44 34.046 5`;i7,:k• t.
Building Services Specialist 349 14.175 2457.00 14.900 2,582.67 15.662 2714.75 16.463 2853.59 17.304
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Bus Operator 391 17.478 3029.52 18.371 3,184.31 19.312 3347.41 20.299 3518.49 21.336
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Bus Operator/RPT 351 14.318 2481.79 15.049 2,608.49 15.819 2741.96
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Bus Operator X (see note "e") 371 15.819 2741.96
Business Tax Inspector 408
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19.025 3297.67 19.998 3,466.32 21.020 3643.47 22.095 3829.80 23.226 .st0,7,,:'•
Buyer 486 28.032 4858.88 29.465 5,107.27 30.971 5368.31 32.553 5642.52 34.217
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Cement Finisher 412 19.408 3364.05 20.399 3,535.83 21.442 3716.61 22.540 3906.93 23.684
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Clerk 317 12.085 2094.73 12.702 2,201.68 13.352 2314.35 14.035 2432.73 14.752 . , -,.,•:.,.;'}',:',,,
Clerk Typist 336 13.286 2302.91 13.965 2,420.60 14.679 2544.36 15.429 2674.36 16.218
Code Enforcement Analyst 471 26.014 4509.09 27.343 4,739.45 28.740 4981.60 30.209 5236.23 31.753 '';';',.• 4 r 4 Rg
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Code Enforcement Officer 425 20.707 3589.21 21.766 3,772.77 22.880 3965.87 24.034 4165.89 25.247
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Communications Technician 443 22.653 3926.52 23.800 4,125.33 24.996 4332.64 26.273 4553.99 27.616
Community Services Officer/RPT 322 12.390 2093.91 13.023 2,200.89 13.689 2313.44 formula uses 2028 for annual hours; 39 hr
Computer Operator 416 19.799 3431.83 20.811 3,607.24 21.875 3791.67 22.995 3985.80 24.151 ,
Computer Programmer 454 23.917 4145.61 25.121 4,354.31 26.405 4576.87 27.754 , 4810.69 29.172
Custodian 339 13.486 2337.57 14.175 2,457.00 14.900 2582.67 15.662 2714.75 16.463
Data Entry Clerk 354 14.533 2519.05 15.275 2,647.67 16.057 2783.21 16.878 2925.52 17.741
Engineering Drawing & Documents Technician 477 26.803 4645.85 28.173 4,883.32 29.612 5132.75 31.125 5395.00 32.716 ,....
Engineering Technician 427 20.915 3625.27 21.984 3,810.56 23.110 4005.73 24.270 4206.80 25.500
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Enter•rise Business Anal st 1 ° 497 29.612 5132.75 31.125 5,395.00 32.716 5670.77 34.388 5960.59 36.145
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Equipment Maintenance Supervisor6 458 24.389 4227.43 25.627 4,442.01 26.937 4669.08 , 28.313 4907.59 29.760 ..:,, .:. .:,,.;
Equipment Service Worker 368 15.583 2701.05 16.380 2,839.20 17.219 2984.63 18.098 3136.99 19.025 v; k:i.,: ., •
Event Supervisor
474 26.405 4576.87 27.754 4,810.69 29.172 5056.48 30.663 5314.92 32.230 '4 ',, •-•
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Facilities Lead Worker4 453 23.800 4125.33 24.996 4,332.64 26.273 4553.99 27.616 4786.77 29.027
Facilities Maintenance Worker 390 17.391 3014.44 18.280 3,168.53 19.215 3330.60 20.198 3500.99 21.230
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Exhibit ACCEA Bargaining Unit Classifications Effective January 10, 2005
4% INCREASE PER CCEA MOU
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Classification Title Range Step A
Step A
Monthly Step B
Step B
Monthly Step C
Step C
Monthly Step D
Step D
Monthly Step E
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Fire Prevention Specialist 492 28.883 5006.39 30.359 5,262.23 31.910 5531.07 33.541 5813.77
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Forensic Specialist 466 25.373 4397.99 26.670 4,622.80 28.032 4858.88 29.465 5107.27 30.971 . V.;.: $6,
GIS Analyst9 497 29.760 5158.40 31.281 5,422.04 32.716 5670.77 34.388 5960.59 36.145 .Z:...
GIS Technician 460 24.628 4268.85 25.884 4,486.56 27.207 4715.88 28.597 4956.81 30.059
Graphic Services Assistant 367 15.506 2687.71 16.299 2,825.16 17.133 2969.72 18.008 3121.39 18.929 rt : :: 1
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Graphic Services Coordinator 415 19.701 3414.84 20.707 3,589.21 21.766 3772.77 22.880 3965.87 24.034
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HVAC Maintenance Worker 4 420 20.198 3500.99 21.230 3,679.87 22.316 3868.11 23.458 4066.05 24.628
Hazardous Materials Techician 414 19.603 3397.85 20.604 3,571.36 21.658 3754.05 22.767 3946.28 23.917 - .:,•:; ,'
Heavy Equipment Operator 408 19.025 3297.67 19.998 3,466.32 21.020 3643.47 22.095 3829.80 23.226
Heavy Truck Driver 400 18.280 3168.53 19.215 3,330.60 20.198 3500.99 21.230 3679.87 22.316
Help Desk Technician 381 16.628 2882.19 17.478 3,029.52 18.371 3184.31 19.312 3347.41 20.299
Housing Assistant 428 21.020 3643.47 22.095 3,829.80 23.226 4025.84 24.389 4227.43 25.627
Housing Specialist 463 24.996 4332.64 26.273 4,553.99 27.616 4786.77 29.027 5031.35 30.511
Information Systems Analyst8 487 28.173 4883.32 29.612 5,132.75 31.125 5395.00 32.716 5670.77 34.388
Information Technology Analyst (unclassified) 445 22.880 3965.87 24.034 4,165.89 25.247 4376.15 26.537 4599.75 27.893
Irrigation Maintenance Technician 390 17.391 3014.44 18.280 3,168.53 19.215 3330.60 20.198 3500.99 21.230
Jailer 390 17.391 3014.44 18.280 3,168.53 19.215 3330.60 20.198 3500.99 21.230
Laborer 353 14.461 2506.57 15.200 2,634.67 15.977 2769.35 16.794 2910.96 17.653
Maintenance Carpenter 420 20.198 3500.99 21.230 3,679.87 22.316 3868.11 23.458 4066.05 24.628
Maintenance Electrician 443 22.653 3926.52 23.800 4,125.33 24.996 4332.64 26.273 4553.g9 27.616
Maintenance Painter 419 20.097 3483.48 21.125 3,661.67 22.205 3848.87 23.342 4045.95 24.508
Maintenance Plumber 443 22.653 3926.52 23.800 4,125.33 24.996 4332.64 26.273 4553.99 27.616
Maintenance Worker I 362 15.124 2621.49 15.987 2,771.08 16.710 2896.40 17.564 3044.43 18.463
Maintenance Worker II 374 16.057 2783.21 16.878 2,925.52 17.741 3075.11 18.648 3232.32 19.603
Mechanic 423 20.502 3553.68 21.550 3,735.33 22.653 3926.52 23.800 4125.33 24.996
Mechanic Assistant 397 18.008 3121.39 18.929 3,281.03 19.898 3448.99 20.915 3625.27 21.984
Microcomputer Analyst (unclassified) 449 23.342 4045.95 24.508 4,248.05 25.755 4464.20 27.072 4692.48 28.455
Occupancy Specialist3 (unclassified) 325 12.576 2179.84 13.220 2,291.47 13.895 2408.47 14.606 2531.71 15.352
Office Assistant/RPT 384 16.878 2925.52 17.741 3,075.11 18.648 3232.32
Office Automation Specialist 393 17.653 3059.85 18.556 3,216.37 19.505 3380.87 20.502 3553.68 21.550
Park Maintenance Crewleader 414 19.603 3397.85 20.604 3,571.36 21.658 3754.05 22.767 3946.28 23.917
Park Patrol Officer 2 322 12.390 2147.60 13.023 2,257.32 13.689 2372.76 14.389 2494.09 15.124
Parking Enforcement Officer 379 16.463 2853.59 17.304 2,999.36 18.189 3152.76 19.120 3314.13 20.097
Parking Meter Technician 397 18.008 3121.39 18.929 3,281.03 19.898 3448.99 20.915 3625.27 21.984
Payroll Technician 427 20.915 3625.27 21.984 3,810.56 23.110 4005.73 24.270 4206.80 25.500 a
Permit Technician
384 16.878 2925.52 17.741 3,075.11 18.648 3232.32 19.603 3397.85 20.604
Pest Control Technician 414 19.603 3397.85 20.604 3,571.36 21.658 3754.05 22.767 3946.28 23.917
Plan Check Engineer
492 28.883 5006.39 30.359 5,262.23 31.910 5531.07 33.541 5813.77 35.255
Plan Check Technician
429 21.125 3661.67 22.205 3,848.87 23.342 4045.95 24.508 4248.05 25.755
Planning Technician 396 17.919 3105.96 18.836 3,264.91 19.799 3431.83 20.811 3607.24 21.875
Police Records Technician' 366 15.429 2674.36 16.218 2,811.12 17.048 2954.99 17.919 3105.96 18.836
Pool Maintenance Technician 443 22.653 3926.52 23.800 4,125.33 24.996 4332.64 26.273 4553.99 27.616
Exhibit ACCEA Bargaining Unit Classifications Effective January 10, 2005
4% INCREASE PER CCEA MOU
Step A Step B Step C Step D
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Property Technician 5 398 18.098 3136.99 19.025 3,297.67 19.998 3466.32 21.020 3643.47 22.095
Public Works Inspector 444 22.767 3946.28 23.917 4,145.61 25.121 4354.31 26.405 4576.87 27.754
Records Management Coordinator 431 21.336 3698.24 22.428 3,887.52 23.570 4085.47 24.749 4289.83 26.014
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Recreation Coordinator 423 20.502 3553.68 21.550 3,735.33 22.653 3926.52 23.800 4125.33 24.996 ...
Redevelopment Project Specialist 492 28.883 5006.39 30.359 5,262.23 31.910 5531.07 33.541 5813.77 35.255
Route Supervisor 428 21.020 3643.47 22.095 3,829.80 23.226 4025.84 24.389 4227.43 25.627
Safety Services Communications Operator 413 19.505 3380.87 20.502 3,553.68 21.550 3735.33 22.653 3926.52 23.800
Safety Technician 442 22.540 3906.93 23.684 4,105.23 24.872 4311.15 26.143 4531.45 27.479 7' ... ,•;::::-;)'
Sanitation Collector 368 15.583 2701.05 16.380 2,839.20 17.219 2984.63 18.098 3136.99 19.025
Sanitation Crew Supervisor 420 20.198 3500.99 21.230 3,679.87 22.316 3868.11 23.458 4066.05 24.628
Sanitation Dispatcher 2 418 19.998 3466.32 21.020 3,643.47 22.095 3829.80 23.226 4025.84 24.389
Sanitation Driver 393 17.653 3059.85 18.556 3,216.37 19.505 3380.87 20.502 3553.68 21.550
Sanitation Roll-Off Driver 397 18.008 3121.39 18.929 3,281.03 19.898 3448.99 20.915 3625.27 21.984
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Scout Vehicle 0 serator 372 15.897 2755.48 16.710 2,896.40 17.564 3044.43 18.463 3200.25 19.408
Secretary 384 16.878 2925.52 17.741 3,075.11 18.648 3232.32 19.603 3397.85 20.604
Senior Account Clerk 386 17.048 2954.99 17.919 3,105.96 18.836 3264.91 19.799 3431.83 20.811
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Senior and Social Services Specialist 428 21.020 3643.47 22.095 3,829.80 23.226 4025.84 24.389 4227.43 25.627
Senior Com outer Pro. rammer 464 25.121 4354.31 26.405 4,576.87 27.754 4810.69 29.172 5056.48 30.663
Senior Computer Programmer Analyst 497 29.612 5132.75 31.125 5,395.00 32.716 5670.77 34.388 5960.59 36.145
Senior Engineering Technician 444 22.767 3946.28 23.917 4,145.61 25.121 4354.31 26.405 4576.87 27.754
Senior Forensic Specialist 503 30.511 5288.57 32.070 5,558.80 33.708 5842.72 35.431 6141.37 37.242
Senior Irrigation Maintenance Technician 414 19.603 3397.85 20.604 3,571.36 21.658 3754.05 22.767 3946.28 23.917 .:.
Senior Maintenance Worker 382 16.710 2896.40 17.564 3,044.43 18.463 3200.25 19.408 3364.05 20.399 -•
Microcomputer Analyst (unclassified) ,Senior 474 26.405 4576.87 27.754 4,810.69 29.172 5056.48 30.663 5314.92 32.230 A
Senior Public Works Inspector 468 25.627 4442.01 26.937 4,669.08 28.313 4907.59 29.760 5158.40 31.281 :
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Senior Tree Maintenance Worker 384 16.878 2925.52 17.741 3,075.11 18.648 3232.32 19.603 3397.85 20.604
Senior Welder 435 21.766 3772.77 22.880 3,965.87 24.034 4165.89 25.247 4376.15 26.537
Sewage Lift Station Worker 377 16.299 2825.16 17.133 2,969.72 18.008 3121.39 18.929 3281.03 19.898
Staff Assistant/Solid Waste Operations 462 24.872 4311.15 26.143 4,531.45 27.479 4763.03 28.883 5006.39 30.359
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Street Light Technician 443 22.653 3926.52 23.800 4,125.33 24.996 4332.64 26.273 4553.99 27.616
Street Maintenance Crewleader 433 21.550 3735.33 22.653 3,926.52 23.800 4125.33 24.996 4332.64 26.273
Structural Rehabilitation Specialist 461 24.749 4289.83 26.014 4,509.09 27.343 4739.45 28.740 4981.60 30.209
Subdrain Crewleader 413 19.505 3380.87 20.502 3,553.68 21.550 3735.33 22.653 3926.52 23.800
Subdrain Worker 379 16.463 2853.59 17.304 2,999.36 18.189 3152.76 19.120 3314.13 20.097 IX
Telecommunications Analyst (Unclassified) 474 26.405 4576.87 27.754 4,810.69 29.172 5056.48 30.663 5314.92 32.230
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Traffic Painter 396 17.919 3105.96 18.836 3,264.91 19.799 3431.83 20.811 3607.24 21.875
Traffic Painting Crewleader 436 21.875 3791.67 22.995 3,985.80 24.151 4186.17 25.373 4397.99 26.670
Traffic Signal Technician 476 26.670 4622.80 28.032 4,858.88 29.465 5107.27 30.971 5368.31 32.553
Training and Safety Instructor 438 22.095 3829.80 23.226 4,025.84 24.389 4227.43 , 25.627 4442.01 26.937 „...
Transit 0 •erations Su •ervisor 428 21.020 3643.47 22.095 3,829.80 23.226 4025.84 24.389 4227.43 25.627
Transportation Dispatcher 418 19.998 3466.32 21.020 3,643.47 22.095 3829.80 23.226 4025.84 24.389
Van Driver 353 14.461 2506.57 15.200 2,634.67 15.977 2769.35 16.794 2910.96 17.653
Exhibit ACCEA Bargaining Unit Classifications Effective January 10, 2005
4% INCREASE PER CCEA MOU
Classification Title Range Step A
Step A
Monthly Step B
Step B
Monthly Step C
Step C
Monthly Step D
Step D
Monthly Step E
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Veteran's Complex Maintenance Coordinator 394 17.741 3075.11 18.648 3,232.32 19.603 3397.85 20.604 3571.36 21.658
Warehouse Supervisor 400 18.280 3168.53 19.215 3,330.60 20.198 3500.99 21.230 3679.87 22.316
Warehouse Worker/Delivery Driver 370 15.740 2728.27 16.545 2,867.80 17.391 3014.44 18.280
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Web Master (unclassified) 514 32.230 5586.53 33.877 5,872.01 35.608 6172.05 37.428 6487.52 39.340
Welder 417 19.898 3448.99 20.915 3,625.27 21.984 3810.56 23.110 4005.73 24.270
'Effective July 1, 2002.
2In accordance with adopted Budget 2002-2003
3Effective July 14, 2003
4Effective July 28, 2003
5Effective February 23, 2004
6Salary Approved in FY 2005-2006 adopted budget
'Approved in FY 2005-2006 adopted budget
5Effective September 26, 2005 per resolution 2005-R065 as approved in FY 2005-2006 adopted budget
5Effective September 26, 2005 per resolution 2005-R065 as approved in FY 2005-2006 adopted budget
10Effective September 26, 2005 as approved in FY 2005-2006 adopted budget
l 'Effective August 14, 2005 as approved in FY 2006-2004 adopted budget
Notes:
a. Employees appointed to RPT positions in the classifications
listed above are paid at steps A, B, or C within the
listed range.
b. Skill or assigned bonuses provided in the MOU are
in addition to above rates.
c. Employees appointed to Confidential positions in a
classification listed above receive an additional 3 days
(24 hours) floating holiday credit pursuant to previous
Council Resolution.
d. Bus Operator X is a one-step entry-level appointment,
from which the employee moves to "A" step of Bus
Operator in six months.
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Exhibit A'RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
ATTACHMENT 2
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PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
Occupants of this classification are in the unclassified service. Under general supervision, this position
performs responsible paraprofessional duties related to the risk management program which require a
high degree of discretion and independent judgment.
This position reports to the Claims and Safety Coordinator.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
The following tasks are essential for this position. Incumbents in this classification may not perform all
of these tasks, or may perform similar related tasks not listed here.
1. Respond to questions and provides information to employees regarding workers' compensation
benefits or to claimants regarding status of their claims and proper procedures for filing claims.
2. Maintain claim records, loss and accident records, and logs on status of claims and accidents; and
prepares statistical reports regarding claims, and loss and accident records.
3. Establish and monitor case files.
4. Perform preliminary inquiry/investigation related to claims for benefits.
5. Interview injured workers/witnesses and thoroughly document statements.
6. Monitor status of claims and informs City departments of status of claims.
7. Compose routine letters and reports.
8. Monitor medical treatment/progress of employees and verifies return to work or modified work
status with physician.
9. Coordinate temporary light duty assignments by verifying work restrictions and release dates with
physicians, employees and departments.
10. Contact physicians, medical facilities and pharmacies, as necessary, regarding treatment or billing.
11. Compile data, generate accurate reports and maintain records and reports required for workers'
compensation claims.
12. Maintain confidentiality of information.
13. Establish and maintain industrial illness/accident claim files and update the supervisor of modified
duty status or other issues or situations.
14. Assist in maintaining master City Cal/OSHA log incident reports and update information for
preparation of annual report.
15. Assist in the development and maintenance of legal files.
16. Order and maintain supplies
17. Prepare payroll, purchase orders and issue receipts.
18. Perform related duties as directed.
July 2006Possession of a Valid California Class C driver's license may be required if assigned to drive.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
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Claims Technician
Knowledge of:
• Correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Office procedures, practices, and equipment, including filing systems.
• Federal and State regulations pertaining to Workers' Compensation/OSHA laws.
• Legal and medical terminology and phraseology used in industrial injury cases.
• Principles and procedures of accurate and thorough record-keeping.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• lEA (Insurance Evaluation Association) coursework is desirable.
Skill and Ability to:
• Interpret and effectively apply regulations as they relate to workers' compensation; Learn and apply
City procedures and regulations related to the Workers' Compensation Program.
Explain Workers' Compensation and other insurance program coverage to others.
• Maintain comprehensive records and prepare reports.
• Analyze facts, information and data.
Use contemporary software and personal computers, including spreadsheets, word processing, and
analytical and reporting tools.
Work with confidential information.
Communicate with individuals and diverse groups conveying technical regulatory information.
• Prepare and present recommendations.
• Meet time lines involving legal constraints.
Compose clear and concise correspondence.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Type a minimum of 35wpm.
Work independently with little direction.
Any combination equivalent to: two years college-level course work in business or related field and
three years of responsible office experience including one year technical experience working in the field
of Workers' Compensation.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDMONS
• Require vision (which may be corrected) to read small print.
• Require mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects.
• Require the mobility to stand, stoop, reach and bend.
• Perform work which is primarily sedentary
• Is subject to office environmental conditions.
• May be required to work at a video display terminal for prolonged periods.RISK MANAGEMENT DIVISION
CITY CONTROLLER
RISK MANAGER
SAFETY
OFFICER
CLAIMS &
SAFETY
COORDINATOR
CLAIMS
TECHNICIAN
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FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007
City of Culver City, California
City Council Agenda Item Report
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council approve the classification specification and
salary plan for Claims Technician.
BACKGROUND:
During the budget process for FY 2006-2007, the City Council approved the addition
of a Claims Technician position within the Risk Management Division. This position
will provide technical administrative assistance to the Claims and Safety Coordinator
and be the primary contact in responding to inquiries regarding workers’
compensation benefits.
The Civil Service Commission approved the classification specification for Claims
Technician at the July 12, 2006 meeting.
DISCUSSION:
The Risk Management division has not had dedicated full time staff since 2003. The
Risk Management division, prior to FY 2006-2007, was staffed with one full time
Safety Officer, a part time Administrative Clerk and a Management Analyst that also
provided support to the Administration Department. Effective July 2006, pursuant to
the City Council Adopted Budget for FY 2006-2007, the Management Analyst
position was transferred to the City Controller’s Office and the Administrative Clerk
position was eliminated. Pursuant to the recommendation of the City Manager and
with the approval of City Council, the City is currently in the process of reorganizing
Meeting Date: 08/14/06 Item Number: C-9
AGENDA ITEM: Approval of the New Classification Specification and Salary Plan
for Claims Technician and Rescinding of Resolution 2005-R065.
Contact Person/Dept.: Amy Webber Phone Number: 310-253-5652
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: [X]
Public Notification: Master Notification List and Culver City Employees Association
08/09/06
Department Approval: Serena Wright
(08/03/06)
City Manager Approval: Jerry Fulwood
(08/09/06)
City Controller Approval:
Marlee Chang (08/09/06)City of Culver City, California
City Council Agenda Item Report
the Risk Management division staffed by the following four full time positions: Risk
Manager, Claims and Safety Coordinator, Safety Officer and a Claims Technician.
One essential stage of the reorganization process is to ensure that there is adequate
administrative assistance within the division to gather and analyze statistical data
and generate accurate and timely reports. This position will also be responsible for
tracking and analyzing workers’ compensation trends in relation to spending,
incident occurrences and litigated claims, in addition to providing claims cost
analysis.
This entry level, para-professional position will report directly to the Claims and
Safety Coordinator and will also provide support to the Risk Manager and Safety
Officer, as needed.
FISCAL ANALYSIS:
The salary range for the Claims Technician has been approved at salary range 414
with a top step monthly salary $4,146; an annual salary of $49,747.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution and Exhibit A
2. New Classification Specification for Claims Technician
3. Organizational Chart for Risk Management division
MOTION:
That the City Council:
Rescind Resolution 2005-R065 and approve the new classification specification and
salary plan for Claims Technician.