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Job Description
| (9650) DIRECTOR I - RISK MANAGEMENT |
Job Code: 2680
Pay Grade: 965
FLSA Status: Exempt
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| General Functions |
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Administers the County's self-insurance services program to protect against financial consequences of accidental losses, to preserve assets and to establish an exposure-free work environment through an effective loss protection program. Reports to the Director of Fiscal and Administrative Services. |
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| Representative Duties /Assignments |
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- Manages division staff, providing guidance and direction, and assigning and realigning duties and assignments as needed to meet ongoing County and Division needs.
- Oversees the procurement of property & casualty insurance coverage.
- Manages Third Party Administrator (TPA), Occupational Medicine, consultants, actuary and broker contracts.
- Reviews reports from claims adjusters and attorneys for settlement request prior to submission to the Risk Management Committee.
- Attends claims hearings, depositions and mediation conferences to settle claims as authorized by the Risk Management Committee.
- Manages claims handling functions and claims approval process through the Risk Management Committee.
- Develops and monitors self-insurance program budget.
- Determines insurance requirement for contracts, leases and agreements to ensure adequate protection for the County.
- Oversees County Safety and Loss Prevention Program.
- Keeps abreast of legislative developments affecting risk management operations.
- Responsible for various personnel matters to include staff hiring, training and development, performance appraisals, discipline and related activities.
- Performs other duties of a comparable level as assigned.
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| Minimum Qualifications |
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Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Public or Business Administration or a related degree and six years of risk management experience, to include two years in occupational safety and loss control and one year management experience. |
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| Preferences |
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Extensive experience as a Risk Manager overseeing safety/wellness, property and casualty insurance, contract review, environmental assessments and claims handling. Associate Risk Manager (ARM) preferred. |
11/10/2000
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