AVP Risk Management

Location: Northern

## AVP Risk Management Apply:
Headquarters:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
October 6, 2026 (10 days left to apply):
JR103560
**** Pay Range:****$ - $
**** Country:
**** United States of America
**** Address:
**** 1401 PACIFIC AVE
**** City:
**** DALLAS, TX 75202
**** FLSA:
**** Exempt
* *** Professionals:
**** 01 - Official Administrator (EEO-4-United States of America), 1A - Officials and Executives (EEO-Sub Category)
**** General

Summary:

**** Develops, implements, and oversees agency-wide programs designed to protect assets, reduce costs, increase employee productivity, and maintain compliance with State and Federal regulations for Dallas Area Rapid Transit's (DART) Risk Management Division.
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* Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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* ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

*** Directs and oversees the following areas:
Operational and Construction Insurance Programs including Owners Controlled Insurance (OCIP) and Professional Liability programs, Medical Compliance, Substance Abuse, Liability Claims, and Integrated Disability Programs including Short & Long-Term Disability, Workers Compensation, Family Medical Leave, and third-party administrator management.
* Analyzes DART operations, capital projects, ongoing procurements, and proposed legal agreements to identify potential risks to Agency employees and assets.
* Ensures Medical Compliance related to physicals, drug testing, and special testing, making sure results are tracked, established goals are met, and program reports are filed on time.
* Monitors self-ensured liability claims to ensure proposed settlements meet Board-Approved settlement authority; obtains claims committee approvals as necessary.
* Oversees Short-Term Disability and Family Medical Leave program administration; makes sure purchased Long-Term Disability policies provide required coverage; coordinates with EEO regarding ADAAA and LTD.
* Determines appropriate strategies to reduce or eliminate risks based on Agency goals, DART policies, and industry best practices.
* Communicates to staff, insurance underwriters, consultants, governmental entities, the Board of Directors, and other entities regarding status of risk management programs.
* Determines funding levels and budgeting requirements for the Risk Management Division.
* Interviews, selects, supervises, develops, evaluates, counsels, and if necessary, recommends termination of subordinate personnel in accordance with established policies, procedures, and guidelines to include Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) program goals and objectives.
* Develops and implements policies and procedures and evaluates them for effectiveness.
* Arranges for an annual actuarial analysis to ensure Agency is accurately accounting for long-term claims liabilities.
* Advises on and interprets proposed and existing laws and regulations affecting agency operations.
* Performs other related duties as assigned.
** MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

REQUIRED:

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** An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted for the below stated minimums excluding High School Diploma, GED, Licenses, or Certifications.
* Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Risk Management, Insurance, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
* Six (6) years progressively responsible experience in finance, risk management, or another related field, including areas such as liability claims management, workers compensation, DOT/FTA-mandated substance abuse testing programs, and Texas commercial motor vehicle driver regulations.
* Experience leading people, including managing and directing a professional staff.
* Experience leading change, including developing and implementing new…