Risk Management Specialist

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in safety management and compliance, including but not limited to the safety of city facilities, right of way, and workplace safety.
CURRENT VACANCY INFORMATION:

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Proof of the highest education claimed on the job application - other than high school or G.E.D. must be provided with the application, at the time of submission (ex: official or unofficial transcripts, JPG of current degree).
THE POSITION
Under the direction of City's Risk Manager the Risk Management Specialist performs a variety of complex professional, analytical, and confidential duties in the areas of ADA compliance, safety, claims (first party, third party, and workers' compensation), insurance placement/renewal, vendor RISK MANAGEMENT, and compliance. The Risk Management Specialist provides expertise and consultation to other City departments to ensure compliance with health and safety rules and regulations as well as to achieve the division's mission of protecting the assets of the City.ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Claims

1. Administer the claims process from intake to quality review and submission to City's insurance carriers and third-party claims administrators. Then monitor for timely and cost-effective resolution.
2. As the City's claims liaison, perform document production, respond to claims-related inquiries, organize round tables for high-exposure claims, and connect with internal departments to provide necessary data to the adjusters.
3. Investigate claims through site visits, measurements, and other means to confirm or refute allegations
4. Administer the City's loss recovery and subrogation function.

Safety

1. Works with City departments to establish safety rules and procedures.
2. Develop, implement, and maintain the city's Injury, Illness, and Prevention Program (IIPP) to prevent injury, occupational illness, and damage to property.
3. Maintain pertinent safety manuals, including preparation and distribution of appropriate updates.
4. Establish and implement safety training objectives, plans, and schedules; conduct safety training in OSHA-required areas of training as needed.
5. Participate in the Safety Committee meetings and follow up on issues that are raised.
6. Conduct facility and site inspections; perform job hazard analysis and other evaluations to identify hazards and potential risks; make recommendations to managers as required to implement appropriate corrective actions; conduct audits of corrective actions to ensure compliance.

Insurance

1. Coordinate the insurance renewal cycle by gathering underwriting data, submitting it to carriers, and obtaining and analyzing quotes.
2. Work with the insurance brokers and providers to ensure proper coverage and compliance with policy conditions.
3. Administer City-sponsored event insurance review and placement and insurance for block parties.

Risk Management

1. Review vendor insurance for compliance with City requirements.
2. Assists in administering Risk Management vendor contracts, purchase orders, and invoice processing.
3. Participate in the ADA assessment project to ensure the City's compliance with the ADA.
4. Participate in the City's efforts to control and mitigate the impact of a Disaster or Pandemic event. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal emergency rules/regs.
5. Provides regulatory and statistical reporting of safety, public liability/property damage, and workers' compensation claims. Create a variety of PowerPoint presentations, excel spreadsheets, narrative reports, and other tools to present/analyze loss data and benchmark the City's insurance program.
6. Assist the Risk Manager to oversee clerical staff.
7. Other RISK MANAGEMENT duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
A typical way to obtain the requisite qualifications to perform the duties of this class is as follows:
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Administration, Statistics, or a related field and two years of relevant experience in RISK MANAGEMENT, insurance coverage analysis, claims management, safety, statistical analysis, working with RISK MANAGEMENT information systems claims information systems, or other closely related fields.
Knowledge of:

• Theories, principles, and practices of RISK MANAGEMENT
• Principles of safety management
• Principles of Claims Management
• Knowledge of statistical analysis and data analysis
• Claims administration systems
• Contract management

• Performing work in support of comprehensive RISK MANAGEMENT programs
• Analyzing complex situations and data, identifying problems, recommending solutions, and evaluating outcomes
• Writing and editing reports and correspondence
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing
• Interacting professionally with various levels of employees and outside representatives
• Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions
• Using applicable software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Perform statistical modeling and analysis
• Perform contract insurance analysis
• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, and budgets
• Establish and maintain complex recordkeeping systems
• Read, write, speak, and understand English Licenses and Certifications:
• Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license. Employees in this classification will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects driving record.
• Certificates in Risk Management, such as Associate in Risk Management (ARM or ARM-P), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Certification of OSHA 30 General Industry, or other industry-recognized certifications are desired but not required.

Working Conditions
Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Positions in this class normally:

• Require talking, hearing, and vision (which may be corrected) to read small print.
• Requires mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects.
• Perform work that is primarily sedentary and repetitive.
• Is subject to inside environmental conditions.
• May be required to attend periodic evening meetings and/or to travel within and out of city boundaries to attend meetings.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Applications will be screened and evaluated for relevant training and experience. Applications must be complete, and include any and all required documents. Only those applicants determined to be among the most qualified may be invited to participate in the selection process which will consist of the following sections:

• Supplemental Questionnaire, no weight
• Written exam, weighted 50%
• Oral exam 50%

The Human Resources Department reserves the right to adjust, modify, delete, and/or change the above exam types and/or weights.
Supplemental questionnaires are used to evaluate applicants' indicated abilities with the ideal candidate profile. Applicants must achieve a cut-off score of 70% or above on the written and oral examination to be placed on the eligibility list. Passing the written and oral examination does not guarantee an invitation to the selection interview. The Human Resources Department reserves the right to invite those amongst the highest scoring to the next phase of the recruitment.
Revisions to a testing component during a recruitment process can be made at the discretion of the Human Resources Department. Applicants will be notified by email if a revision is made. An eligibility list will be established in accordance with the City's Personnel Rules, Rule VI, and Employment List Procedures.
OTHER INFORMATION
The City of Carson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Special assistance with the application and examination process is available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Call Human Resources for assistance at (310) 952-1736.
APPOINTMENT
Any offer of employment, or acceptance of an employment offer, is contingent upon passing a live scan, background check, and other tests. All new employees are required to take a loyalty oath.
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice. All statements made on the job application are subject to investigation and/or verification. Inaccurate and/or false statements will be cause for disqualification, removal from the eligibility list, or discharge from employment.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: THIS POSITION IS OPEN
CURRENT CITY OF CARSON EMPLOYEES
Please do not use your City of Carson email address as part of this application. You must indicate a personal email address in order to receive communication and/or notices from Human Resources throughout the recruitment process. Employment Type: FULL-TIME