Listing Summary

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Human Resources, the Risk Manager administers a comprehensive risk management program, which includes planning, organizing, and directing the work of professional, technical, and/or clerical employees engaged in the administration of a risk management program.  Identifies and measures risk exposure; develops methods for controlling risks and preventing losses; collects and analyzes data on department risks and losses; develops workplace safety training and property loss prevention programs; recommends and negotiates insurance coverages; prepares applicable risk reports; administers indemnity and insurance requirements accordingly; manages and monitors claims administration; and applies sound principles and techniques in building and maintaining a safe work workforce and environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plan, manage, and implement the County’s Risk and Safety programs and related records, inclusive of loss prevention, hazard analysis, educational programs, safe work environment initiatives, vendor performance, contract review, and related efforts to minimize exposure to the County and potential liability.

Develops and implements programs to reduce accidents, occupational illness, and exposure to health hazards, as well as safety training for management and staff, and conducts inspections, emergency preparedness planning and activities, proper task instruction, and observation and analysis of employee work habits.

Identify risks by reviewing internal loss statistics, loss runs, risk management financial practices and job hazard analysis, and make presentations and recommendations to County Administration and leadership as required.

Manages safety compliance investigations and audits; ensures countywide compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations, policies, and procedures; and manages the recommendation and implementation of corrective actions to alleviate and minimize hazards.

Determines and makes recommendations for the appropriate levels of insurance, deductibles, and/or retention types for the County’s insurance plans.

Administers payments on claims-related expenses, negotiate settlements within specified resolution authority, and make settlement recommendations to designated legal staff, in conjunction with appropriate settlement authorities and County Administration as required.

Facilitate accident reviews, training, and update safety and risk policies, procedures and programs, based on identified needs of County departments and changes in regulations and legal requirements.

Serves as liaison between department and vendors and insurance company representatives; communicates with vendors and representatives to answer questions and resolve problems; and reports related activities accordingly.

Assists in the development of and implements long and short-term plans, goals, and objectives for the department; reviews and revises policies, procedures, plans, and programs; and researches, assesses, and develops strategies to meet current and future risk management needs.

Monitors budget for assigned area and makes recommendations for annual budget thresholds; allocates departmental resources; monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget; maintains related documentation.

Partners with key stakeholders to develop and implement standards, processes, programs, and best practices related to risk management.

Manages, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, inclusive of directing work, as well as counseling and discipline.

Maintains and upgrades professional knowledge, skills and development by attending seminars and training programs and reading trade and professional journals and publications.

Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

 

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Legal, Business, Finance or related field required, plus five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in risk management, to include supervisory experience. 

Must possess experience in the following:  Working with a risk management broker, handling and analyzing general liability and worker’s compensation claims, renewals for insurance programs, subrogation, review of contracts for risk purposes; ability to run relevant claims reports for departmental discussions, and experience working with a risk management software. 

Prior experience with local government is strongly preferred.

Licenses and Certifications:

Possession of one or more of the following certifications preferred:  Professional Risk Manager (PRM); Certified Risk Manager (CRM); Certified Workers Compensation Professional (CWCP).

Valid Class C drivers’ license and a satisfactory motor vehicle record.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrated knowledge of risk management, insurance administration, claims management, loss control principles and practices; federal, state, and local laws; insurance codes and regulations applicable to risk and safety programs.

Ability to function in a managerial capacity for an organizational unit includes the ability to make decisions on procedural and technical levels.

Knowledge of liability insurance, Workers’ Compensation and Subsequent Injury Trust Fund laws and procedures.

 Knowledge of risk assessment models, awareness of statistical tools and auditing, as well as reporting procedures.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to read, understand and interpret accident, safety, financial and legal reports, and related materials to propose alternative solutions to problems.

Ability to research, analyze, and evaluate statistical data.

Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in situations involving broader aspects of organizational programs and operations, moderately unstable situations, or the direction control, and planning of an entire program or set of programs.

Ability to perform basic mathematical and statistical calculations.

Ability to be self-motivated and work independently.

Demonstrated organizational skills, with strong attention to detail. 

Ability to establish and maintain effective rapport with internal stakeholders and external customers.

 

ADA MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Ability: Essential functions of this position continuously require the ability to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing); operate a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copier, and printer. Incumbents must continuously be able to think analytically; handle stress and emotion, concentrate on tasks, remember names and other details; examine and observe details; make decisions, and adjust to change. Incumbents must also continuously direct others; meet deadlines; stay organized; use math/calculations and use a keyboard/type.

Essential Functions frequently require the ability to move about inside the office; and move/transport items up to 10lbs.

Essential functions occasionally require the ability to bend body downward and forward by bending spine and legs, and twisting at the waist, hips or knees; reach overhead; push or pull; and repetitively use hands/arms/legs. Incumbents in this position are occasionally required to be on-call and work irregular hours.

Sensory Requirements:  Essential functions regularly require the ability to use effective verbal and written communication; and use of hand/eye coordination and fine manipulation to use equipment.

Environmental Factors: Essential functions of this position continuously require the ability to either work with others or work alone.

This class specification should not be interpreted as all-inclusive.  It is intended to identify the major respon­sibilities and requirements of this job.  The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specifica­tion.