Senior Risk Management Analyst

Washington County is now hiring a Senior Risk Management Analyst to join our Risk Management team! This position is responsible for planning and administering the County's workers' compensation claims program. The individual in this role will use an empathetic people-centered approach to support County employees who are injured on the job and/or need assistance with the claims process. The Senior Risk Management Analyst will also provide loss control advice, conduct investigation of claims, provide consultation to supervisors and managers, and manage all workers' compensation claims.
The ideal candidate will be both able to manage workers' compensation claims in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and federal and state regulations while maintaining an empathetic understanding of the injured employee's claim experience. The County's employees are key to the human-centered approach of local government. The successful candidate will be able to balance compassion for the injured employee with the County's obligations as a public agency to be careful stewards of public funds. In a budget where funding is finite, the ideal candidate should be creative in structuring return to work programs and other programmatic enhancements that result in savings without sacrificing the support provided to the injured employee. The candidate will have strong relationship building skills and be able to work effectively with the County's third-party administrator, healthcare providers, state agencies, attorneys, and managers and supervisors of County departments across a broad range of functions.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may come from a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role, even if you believe you do not meet all the hiring criteria described above.
Classification descriptions are typically written broadly. To review the required knowledge, skills and abilities for this classification, please use this link: Senior Risk Management AnalystEducation and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in occupational safety/health, public or business administration, Risk Management, social science, or a related field; AND six (6) years of professional-level experience in Risk Management, claims management, loss prevention, or workers' compensation. OR
• Associate's Degree in occupational safety/health, public or business administration, Risk Management, social science, or a related field; AND eight (8) years of professional-level experience in Risk Management, claims management, loss prevention, or workers' compensation. OR
• Ten (10) years of professional-level experience in Risk Management, claims management, loss prevention, or workers' compensation.

Additional Requirements:

• Must possess a driver's license valid in the State of Oregon and have an acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to successfully pass background investigation.

Selection Process

1. MQ Review: HR will screen applications for minimum qualifications after the posting closes.
2. SME Review: Applications for candidates that meet minimum qualifications will be forwarded to a panel of subject matter experts (SME) who will review and score your application This process may take up to 2 weeks.
3. Panel Interview(s): Our goal is to schedule panel interviews with candidates that meet the minimum qualifications and pass the SME reviewas soon as possible.
4. Salary Analysis & Conditional Offer: Human Resources will conduct a salary analysis for the successful candidate(s) and extend an offer of appointment conditional on successful completion of background, driving records check, and reference checks.
5. Start Date: A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

Our Commitment to You!
We are committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities. Washington County values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony. We offer job stability, a comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity to serve and support our diverse community. We are an equal-opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Veterans' Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to request veterans' preference points for this recruitment, please review instructions using this link:Veterans' Preference Points.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: A reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance, please contact Human Resources at 503-846-8606 orcareers@washingtoncountyor.gov at least 48 hours before the step(s) of the selection process for which you feel you need an accommodation.
Additional Resources

• Questions about this recruitment? Contact Elle Krueger at elle_krueger@washingtoncountyor.gov
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Employment Type: Full Time Regular