Risk Technician I​/II

Risk Technician I/II

The Kings County Administration Department is currently seeking qualified individuals for the position of Risk Technician I/II.
Risk Technician I: $52,520.00 - $64,043.20 Annually
Risk Technician II: $57,990.40 - $70,782.40 Annually Join our team as a Risk Technician I/II and play a key role in supporting employee insurance, workers’ compensation, and liability programs. This fast‑paced, detail‑oriented position is ideal for organized, adaptable professionals who enjoy variety, working collaboratively, and making an impact every day. Bring your skills and join our dedicated team – apply today!

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This position includes management group III benefits which include CalPERS retirement (see benefits section to determine plan/tier placement), a deferred compensation plan, fully paid PPO health, dental, vision and chiropractic health insurance premiums for employees and eligible dependents, onsite health center for employees and eligible dependents on County health insurance, term life insurance, in addition to standard sick leave, vacation accruals and holidays this position receives an additional 50 hours of management leave.

For complete benefit details, please see Section V of the Salary Resolution. You can also  to watch a brief video showcasing the exceptional benefits available to our employees.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Some duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities may be performed in a learning capacity for entry‑level (I Level) positions.

• Assists in the coordination and monitoring of the County insurance programs, including employee benefits, workers’ compensation, disability, Affordable Care Act, general liability, and other County insurance programs, as assigned.
• Receives and makes initial assessment of insurance claims and makes recommendations as needed; acts as a liaison between the County and employees, administrators and providers regarding insurance programs and benefits administration.
• Coordinates the processing of workers’ compensation claims for submission to administrator; ensures accurate and timely coordination of workers’ compensation claims; may coordinate and/or schedule worker’s compensation interviews and depositions as needed; conducts interactive process meetings on routine non‑complex cases.
• Coordinates open enrollment of health insurance, Section 125 Plan (flexible spending) and other insurance or employee benefit programs.
• Assists with the review and monitoring of insurance contracts, plans and procedures; participates in Request for Proposal (RFP) processes within areas of program responsibility.
• Assists the Risk Manager with training for County employees and departments on workers’ compensation, workplace safety and other related topics, as assigned.
• Prepares and distributes minutes of meetings of the County’s health insurance advisory committee.
• Coordinates and ensures appropriate processing of industrial disability retirements.
• Acts as County liaison between departments, medical providers, and employees in scheduling industrial Fitness for Duty examinations and ensures all appropriate paperwork and medical records are submitted in a timely manner.
• Assists in preparation of risk/insurance related aspects of the departmental budget.
• Answers incoming telephone calls; provides support to customer requests; provides information and answers questions; addresses issues and concerns; refers issues to the appropriate staff or department; greets visitors and residents at County office.
• Organizes, archives, copies, maintains, and retrieves records, documents, reports, and files.
• Observes and complies with County and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Provides training to less experienced staff and volunteers as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Please note:

Work experience for the last 15 years must be…