Deputy Director Risk Management

The purpose of this job is to provide assistance to the Director of Risk Management & Safety in the functions of the County’s risk management and safety programs, ensuring that its’ risks, assets, and liabilities are adequately insured, and that a safe environment is provided for employees and citizens.

This position works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to the Risk Manager, Deputy County Administrators and County Administrator through conferences and reports.

Manages the county’s safety program. Assists in accidents investigations. Implements employee training on safety and claims reporting. Attends Safety Committee and Dorchester County Vehicle Accident Review Board (DCVARB) meetings. Administers the Safety Incentive Program. Ensures county’s compliance of safety regulations and standards. Coordinate the annual review of the county safety manual. Ensures completion of all required Federal (OSHA 300), state or local regulatory reports.

Manages the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for safety and claims-related programs; recommends and administers policies and procedures. Manages the County’s Return to Work program including coordination of FMLA with HR. Assists in ensuring departmental compliance of all Federal, State, and local laws and regulations related to Workers Compensation and Safety.

Implements the collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of claims, safety, insurance, and operational performance data; identifies trends, emerging risks, and cost drivers; develops executive dashboards and performance metrics; and makes policy, operational, and loss prevention recommendations to Department leadership.

Assists in the administration of the County’s property, casualty, workers’ compensation, and related insurance programs, including annual renewals, asset valuation, coverage analysis, budgeting, cost allocation, and coordination with insurers, brokers, and third-party administrators.

Assists in planning, coordinating and managing the daily activities of the department. Serves as the Director of Risk Management & Safety designee as required in his/her absence.

Serves as backup liaison between the County, insurance carriers, third party administrators, case managers and attorneys; provides information as required in the resolution of claims; attends meetings, mediations, hearings, and conferences as required.

Reviews reported worker’s compensation injuries, near accidents and/or misses, over utilization, abuses and circumstances surrounding every claim; will periodically visit the employee to ascertain the status of the employee. Works closely with Human Resources to resolve Worker’s Compensation and Americans with Disabilities Act related issues.

Supervises assigned staff. Supervisory duties include instructing; assigning, reviewing and planning work others; maintaining standards; coordinating activities; selecting new employees; acting on employee problems; recommending and approving employee discipline; and recommending discharge as appropriate.

Leads or coordinates special projects, strategic initiatives, organizational studies, and cross-departmental improvement efforts assigned by Director.

Assists in the preparation of the departmental budget.

Implements and maintains the department’s risk management information system (RMIS), ensuring data integrity, workflow automation, reporting capabilities, system configuration, and operational efficiency.

Responds to employee/public inquiries, concerns, and complaints regarding Risk Management & Safety policies, procedures, and Freedom of Information requests.

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