Under general direction, is responsible for the development, administration and coordination of a comprehensive risk management, workers' compensation and loss control program; and perform other duties as required.
Knowledge:
Thorough knowledge of:
- The principles and practices of risk management, workers' compensation claims management, safety/loss prevention priorities, asset protection programs and contract administration.
- The principles and techniques of management, including program planning, organizing, directing and implementation
Working Knowledge of:
- The principles and practices of administrative survey and analysis.
- Claims adjusting, settlement methods and subrogation procedures.
- The principles and practices of supervision and training.
Some knowledge to:
- Insurance bid preparation, solicitation and evaluation.
- Budgetary practices and controls, accounting principles, and practices of financial analysis.
- Financial and legal requirements for developing, implementing and administering self-insurance plans.
- Contract law as it applies to general liability and bodily injury claims adjustment, rules of evidence and insurance settlements.
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and best practices.
Ability to:
- Analyze and interpret a variety of complex insurance policies, legal documents and reports pertaining to insurance, claims, loss exposure and coverage.
- Collect, evaluate and interpret data.
- Use inductive and deductive reasoning to validate conclusions, define and select alternatives and implement chosen course of action.
- Initiate, plan and complete work assignments with a minimum of direction and control and supervise the work of subordinate staff.
- Prepare clear and concise administrative, technical and statistical reports.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other departments and agencies, representatives from private firms and organizations, staff, and the public.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of education and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and abilities, is qualifying, unless otherwise specified. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Four years of progressively responsible administrative or analytical experience, which includes responsibility for the development, and maintenance of risk management programs, such as workers' compensation claims management, safety/loss prevention activities, or related programs.
Possession of certification as an Associate of Risk Management (ARM) is highly desirable.
License Requirement:
Possession of a valid California class C driver license, or the ability to provide suitable transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.
PREVIOUS CLASS TITLES: None
Benefit Status: 08
EEOC Job Category: 01
Occupational Grouping: 85
Workers' Comp Code: 0053