Staff Auto Appraiser, Senior Job Listing at NJM Insurance Group in Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ (Job ID R2007842)

Description

General Summary: A brief description of the main purpose for this position.

The Staff Auto Damage Appraiser, Senior is responsible for scheduling and writing estimates within Company guidelines at residences, shops or tow yards based on assignments received.

• This role is in the field and requires travel throughout the Union & Essex county including Newark, NJ
• This role does not provide a company vehicle but does provide mileage reimbursement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Essential functions of this job are listed below in order of priority. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential duties. Regular and predictable onsite attendance is an essential function of the job.

• Contacting and arranging schedules with customers, autobody shops and tow yards
• Inspecting, photographing and appraising damage to vehicles involved in an automobile accident or loss.
• Estimate parts and labor to repair damage, using standard automotive labor and parts-cost software.
• Evaluate practicality of repair as opposed to payment of market value of vehicle before accident.
• Review repair-cost estimates with automobile repair shop to secure agreement on cost of repairs.
• Complete, review, and reconcile supplemental repair estimates
• Estimates are created and negotiated based on company guidelines and applicable law.
• Reinspect and review estimates for accuracy and conformity to Company guidelines.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge, skills & abilities, experience, minimum & desired education, certification and/or license requirements.

• Familiar with CCC One Estimating platform
• Minimum of 6 Years Body Shop experience and/or related insurance experience required.
• PA Auto Appraiser license required (If you do not currently have one, you will need to obtain one within 6 months)
• Customer service skills and experience
• Multi-tasking, problem-solving, negotiation and decision-making abilities.
• Technical aptitude, including working knowledge with estimating systems,
• Own vehicle and have reliable transportation.
• Adequate space for a home office and ability to work in an unsupervised environment.
• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications:

• I-Car Certified

Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience and credentials.

Eligible full-time employees receive a competitive Total Rewards package, including but not limited to a 401(k) with employer match up to 8% and additional service-based contributions, Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, Life and Disability coverage, generous PTO, Paid Sick Leave, and paid parental leave in addition to state-mandated leave. Employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

Legal Disclaimer: NJM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, retaining and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that is fully representative of the diversity that exists in the communities in which we do business.