TDI - Insurance Specialist I (Amusement Rides Specialist)

Do you have a passion for public state service and enjoy making a difference?  Don’t miss out on this opportunity. The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) is hiring! Apply today if you’re looking for a rewarding career in public state service. TDI regulates the insurance industry, administers the Texas workers’ compensation system, educates, and protects consumers. TDI is located at the Barbara Jordan Building at 1601 Congress Avenue in Austin, near the Texas Capitol.

Benefits Of Working At Tdi:

·         Flexible work schedules.

·         Work-Life-Balance.

• 96 hours of accrued vacation a year.
• 96 hours of accrued sick leave a year.
• 20+ holidays every year.
• Career advancement opportunities.

·         Free Parking.

• 401(k) and 457 Programs.
• State of Texas retirement plan with a lifetime annuity through the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS).
• Free comprehensive medical insurance for full-time employees and 50% off premium costs for dependents (state pays other 50%).
• Optional benefits like dental, vision, life insurance, and many more.
• Qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Before You Apply:

Learn about our selection process, our military employment preference, licensing, and credential requirements.

Insurance Specialist I (Amusement Rides Specialist) 

This position performs entry-level technical insurance and data entry work in the Inspections Processing Program of the Inspections Office, part of the Property and Casualty Division. Work involves reviewing and auditing documentation for accuracy and completeness, determining compliance with the Texas Insurance Code, and maintaining files and databases. Works under close supervision, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. 

This Position:

• Maintains records and files; performs data entry; and executes queries to determine expiration dates and compile reports for web publication.
• Prepares, tracks, sends, and receives correspondence; advises interested parties of compliance, complaints, and enforcement of amusement ride operations.
• Responds to inquiries; researches, responds to, and processes open records requests; collects, organizes, analyzes, and/or prepares materials in response to requests for program information and reports.
• Audits amusement ride documentation including policies, inspection certificates, amusement ride photographs, serial numbers, and filing fees for accuracy and completeness.
• May review, process, and determine compliance of operators with the Amusement Ride Act.
• May monitor and maintain the amusement ride database, suggest and evaluate upgrades and changes, and ensure technology and available data meet program needs.
• May recommend program activities and improvements, problem resolutions, proposed legislation, operational improvements, and budgetary needs; may assist with the preparation and submission of reports on program performance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Thirty college hours.
• Six months of experience in technical insurance matters or in a field relative to assignment.
• Regular work attendance.

This Position Requires:

Note:

Education and experience relevant to position requirements may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis.

Additional Job Details:

·         The interview will include a writing test.

This position requires demonstrated knowledge of:

• State laws, rules, procedures, and regulations relevant to job requirements.
• Insurance principles and practices.
• Business or program terminology, spelling, punctuation, grammar, typing formats, and word processing techniques, and procedures.

This position requires demonstrated skill in:

• Problem solving and critical thinking.
• Using Microsoft Office software applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Using personal computers sufficient to enter and extract data from related systems and programs such as Centralized Accounting Payroll and Personnel (CAPPS) and other systems required to perform the job.

·         Maintaining Records.

This position requires the demonstrated ability to:

• Communicate and work effectively with a wide range of people with varied skills, knowledge, and backgrounds.
• Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Analyze and solve work-related problems and work independently on a variety of administrative work and technical assignments.
• Manage and coordinate multiple tasks and priorities to meet necessary deadlines.
• Work both independently and as a team player.
• Select and accurately transcribe data from several source documents.
• Perform a series of procedural steps.

Military Employment Preference

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To receive a military employment preference, you must submit the following documents, as applicable, with your application. See How to Apply – Military Employment Preference.

Applicable Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes are included, but not limited to one of the following:

Military Occupational Specialty codes are not available at this time.

Click or copy and paste the following link into your browser to access Military Crosswalk information:

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Insurance.pdf

How To Apply:

All applications must contain complete job histories, including job title, dates of employment, name of employer, manager’s name and phone number, and a description of duties performed. We may reject applications that do not include all the required information. Resumes do not substitute for this required information.

Submitted Through Work In Texas:

Work in Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete supplemental questions, go to CAPPS Career Center to register or log in and access your profile.