ISO, a Verisk business, has been a leading source of information about property/casualty insurance risk since 1971. For a broad spectrum of commercial and personal lines of insurance, ISO provides statistical, actuarial, underwriting, and claims information and analytics; compliance and fraud identification tools; policy language; information about specific locations; and technical services. ISO serves insurers, reinsurers, agents and brokers, insurance regulators, risk managers, and other participants in the property/casualty insurance marketplace. To learn more about ISO please visit us at:  www.verisk.com/iso. We are proud to be a part of the Verisk family of companies! 

At the heart of what we do is help clients manage risk. Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) provides data and insights to our customers in insurance, energy and the financial services markets so they can make faster and more informed decisions.   

Our global team uses AI, machine learning, automation, and other emerging technologies to collect and analyze billions of records. We provide advanced decision-support to prevent credit, lending, and cyber risks. In addition, we monitor and advise companies on complex global matters such as climate change, catastrophes, and geopolitical issues.  

But why we do our work is what sets us apart. It stems from a commitment to making the world better, safer and stronger.  

It’s the reason Verisk is part of the UN Global Compact sustainability initiative. It’s why we made a commitment to balancing 100 percent of our carbon emissions. It’s the aim of our “returnship” program for experienced professionals rejoining the workforce after time away. And, it’s what drives our annual Innovation Day, where we identify our next first-to-market innovations to solve our customers’ problems.   

At its core, Verisk uses data to minimize risk and maximize value. But far bigger, is why we do what we do. 

At Verisk you can build an exciting career with meaningful work; create positive and lasting impact on business; and find the support, coaching, and training you need to advance your career. We have received the Great Place to Work® Certification for the fifth consecutive year. We’ve been recognized by Forbes as a World’s Best Employer and a Best Employer for Women, testaments to our culture of engagement and the value we place on an inclusive and diverse workforce.  Verisk’s Statement on Racial Equity and Diversity supports our commitment to these values and affecting positive and lasting change in the communities where we live and work.  

The A Player Data Collections Specialist is the following: 

• Clear, concise and professional: The successful Data Collections Specialist interacts with building departments in a professional manner that reflects our core values at BuildFax. 
• Relentless: This individual lives and breathes to collect building permit data. They persevere and do not take no for an answer.  They are always pushing to acquire the highest quality data available.  
• Resourceful negotiator:  Passionately finds ways over, around or through barriers.  Can think on their feet to overcome objections.  Shows bias for action.  A results-oriented "doer." 
• Self-motivated:  Arrives on time and feels a deep sense of personal satisfaction when the job is done. Gets a jump on priority tasks and consistently shows initiative. 
• Relationship owner: The Data Collections Specialist takes ownership of each jurisdiction they are collecting data from. They have a personal interest in every step of the process and take pride in the quality of the outcome.  
• Talented multi-tasker: This individual will maintain dozens of collection efforts simultaneously. They will prioritize tasks effectively and manage their time efficiently.  
• Maintains Positive Attitude:  This person keeps a smile on their face despite challenging interactions with building departments and is able to bounce back and focus on the next task. 

The A Player Data Collections Specialist does the following: 

• Collect building permit data: Contact building departments across the country to obtain electronic copies of building permit data.  Hone requests to be as concise as possible to facilitate a quick turnaround.  Responsible for developing long-term relationships that allow data to be obtained in a reliable, cost-effective manner. 
• Analyze building permit data: Conduct a preliminary audit of data to ensure that it meets specific quality requirements (electronic data covers the maximum number of years, includes all available fields and is in an optimal format).  Address identified problems proactively.  
• Practice exceptional organizational techniques: Record every pertinent piece of information using customer relationship management software. This includes details about email and phone interactions, as well as keeping track of contact information.  
• Strategize about tactics:  Brainstorm with coworkers to find solutions to overcome obstacles. Flexes their research and critical thinking muscles to find creative new approaches to get the job done. 
• Continually improve: Identify steps in the process that could be improved. Share ideas with team members and management in a continuous effort to optimize our performance.  
• Adept with technology:  Able to successfully navigate office tools like Sugar CRM, e-mail, word, excel; good internet search skills; knowledgeable about various file formats. 

The qualified candidate will have both the attitude and the experience to successfully fill this role, including: 

Cultural Fit:

• Environment:  Comfortable in a hard-working, fast paced, team environment with the ability to have fun and maintain professionalism with fellow employees. 
• Commitment to Quality: Strong desire to meet and exceed expectations through attention to detail, technical knowledge, and willingness to provide assistance to other team members. 

Other Qualifications:

• Education: 4 years of a college degree or similar  
• Full-Time Employment: Ability to work as a full-time employee  
• Work Environment: Ability to work from our Asheville, NC office  

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