Risk & Organizational Safety Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING:
This position is for those that have experience working in a non-financial risk management and safety role. Consideration given to those with a background in organizational risk management and safety, claims adjustment, and general liability.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Human Resources, the Risk and Organizational Safety Manager (ROSM) 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. Under HR Leadership, navigates and leads the risk strategic plan, 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 general liability 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:

Plans, manages, and implements the County's Risk and Safety programs and related records, inclusive of loss prevention, hazard analysis, educational programs, safe work environment initiatives, vendor performance, County contract review/recommendation, 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.

Identifies 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 general liability insurance plans.

Administers payments on claim-related expenses; in collaboration with legal, 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; research, 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 management, renewals for insurance programs, subrogation; ability to run relevant claims reports for departmental discussions, and experience working with risk management software.

Prior experience with local government is strongly preferred.

Licenses and

Certifications:

Possession of one or more of…