Risk Manager

This is professional administrative and technical work with a wide variety of management, liaison and special assignments.

An employee in this class is responsible for performing a variety of duties in risk management including public contact work.

Assignments are usually broad in scope and require considerable initiative and knowledge in their execution.

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class.)

Compiles information and statistical data and prepares reports on a wide variety of subjects of interest to City Administration.

Reviews and analyzes operational activities and recommends remedial action when necessary to accomplish desired risk management goals.

May assist in the collection of information to be used in administrative, fiscal, budgetary and procedural analysis. May also assist in the implementation of new programs, systems and procedures.

Participates as intergovernmental liaison in a broad range of situations including activities related to the risk management function.

Develops, implements, and coordinates a City-wide risk management program. Analyzes worker's compensation reports and coordinates return to work activities with injured workers and supervisors with City's designated medical provider.

Analyzes and reviews processing of liability claims involving City personnel, equipment and property; prepares and coordinates responses to interrogatories in lawsuits, as appropriate.

Develops, implements, conducts and evaluates safety training programs.

Conducts and/or coordinates safety inspections with Safety Committee, insurance companies and special requests to recognize hazards and prevent injuries to personnel, property, and the public; coordinates with department heads to implement corrective action.

Performs related work as required.

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in public or business administration. Five years of experience in public administration with emphasis in risk management or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the following knowledges, abilities and skills:

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of risk management including loss prevention, loss control, and risk financing.

Ability to secure the confidence of and establish and maintain harmonious relationships with key departmental officials, other employees and the general public.

Ability to gather and analyze moderately complex data.

Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, and to prepare comprehensive reports.

Ability to meet and deal with the general public in an effective and friendly manner.

ARM, RMPE Certification desired.

Must pass a background and drug screen.

Hiring Range: $80,956 - $97,147

Full Range: $80,956 - $113,338