CITY OF
RISK
MANAGER
DEFINITION
This is an exempt position, which is responsible technical and
administrative work in coordinat-ing the City's insurance, risk management and
safety programs.
The employee in this classification is responsible for planning,
developing, implementing and coordinating a citywide risk management and safety
program. The work will include knowledge
in the areas of Employee Benefits, Health Insurance, Workers Compensation,
Property and Casualty Insurance, and handling the city’s self-insurance
program. Duties also include accident and injury prevention and claim
investigation, and other loss control issues.
General supervision is received from a departmental superior who reviews
work through conferences, written reports and personal inspection to determine
the attainment of the required objectives.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
Plans, develops, implements and coordinates the City's various
insurance programs.
Reviews and investigates injuries, property damage, occupational
hazards, liability claims and other legal matters regarding potential loss
exposure to the City.
Confers with doctors, lawyers and insurance carriers and attends
depositions, court hearings and mediations on various insurance matters.
Prepares Loss Reports, and requests for proposals for all city
insurance.
Performs duties related to securing insurance renewal quotes and
coverage information on various insurance policies and reporting cost
containment programs.
Keeps informed of developments concerning potential liability
exposures through state legislation and legal court decisions in all areas of
insurance.
Communicates with City officials concerning the purchasing of
new insurance for the city, and the renewal of current insurance policies. Assists legal council with preparation of
legal documents, and reviews city contracts as required. Prepares for council all proposed insurance
settlements.
Performs audit work on insurance coverage of the City;
determines cost per individual, per building, per vehicle and/or per department
as needed.
Organizes the city’s Safety Committee in formulating safety
policies and procedures Chairs the
monthly safety meetings to review employee injured to determine if proper
safety practice were used. Coordinates
safety inspections with the city’s insurance carrier and all other agencies.
Performs related work as required, and as directed.
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KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Considerable knowledge of the standard principles, practices,
technology and terminology of all areas of Risk Management, Safety, and
insurance policies.
Knowledge of loss prevention practices, procedures and
techniques.
Knowledge of City rules, regulations and procedures relating to
employee insurance benefits and the processing of insurance claims.
Knowledge of the provisions of the city health insurance plans,
and of the current health insurance company coordinated with the City’s Human
Resources Department.
Knowledge of state workers' compensation laws, regulations and
procedures.
Ability to develop, implement and enforce loss prevention
policies, procedures and regulations.
Ability to analyze and evaluate alternative proposals for
various kinds of employee insurance benefits.
Ability to relate to others in consultation and gathering of
technical information.
Ability to organize, implement and express ideas clearly and
concisely.
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relation
ship with other employees, city officials and the general public.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a
Bachelor's Degree in Insurance, Risk Management or a related field. Three years experience in development and
administration of insurance, accident and loss prevention programs.
Any equivalent combination of training and experience which
provides the required knowledge, abilities and skills may be considered.
This is a designated “Recovery” classification
in the City’s Emergency Operations Plan and will require the employee occupying
this position to work for declared emergencies.
Attendance at National Incident Management System (NIMS) training at the
appropriate level is mandatory.
REV. 10/07
Equal
Opportunity Employer
Drug
Free Workplace