POSITION TITLE: Risk Manager JOB NUMBER: 010-2305-418-08-141 Human Resources Department
OPENING DATE: July 14, 2008 CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
SALARY: $1,626.00/bi-weekly
JOB DESCRIPTION: Under the direction of the Director of Human Resources administers the Risk Management and Loss Prevention Programs designed to minimize losses to the City’s operations and assets. Includes the development, maintenance and management of a cost effective risk management program, administration of worker’s compensation funds, insurance procurement, risk analysis and loss control.
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree with coursework in risk management, public administration or a safety related field and two years of experience with employee safety, risk management, worker’s compensation insurance, and employee benefit insurance; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. This employee is required to frequently travel in and around the City visiting worksites to monitor safety compliance, accident investigations and risk analysis. Upon selection, must show proof of education. Education from a postsecondary institution/program that is used to meet minimum qualifications must be from an educational institution/program accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinates the risk management functions for the City, including identification and analysis of all risk and loss to which the City is exposed; selects appropriate techniques to handle risks, implements and monitors results. Establishes and maintains effective safety and loss control programs to minimize the risks of injury to employees, the public and damage to the property of the City. Analyzes past losses, injuries and develops prevention techniques when applicable. Conducts risk management studies with each Department to determine exposures and identifies loss prevention programs. Provides assistance regarding loss exposures and methods of control and compliance with various regulations pertaining to safety. Administers and monitors all efforts of the City’s Safety programs and functions as Safety Officer. Coordinates the functions of the City Safety Committee and acts as secretary. Investigates accidents/reports of injury to determine if accidents were preventable; ensures implementation of appropriate safety precautions. Reviews accident and injury reports and conducts safety inspections. Responsible for training and holding meetings to ensure success of safety program. Ensures managers are trained on safety standards and practices and ensures compliance with state and federal guidelines on safety management. Oversees the completion of the first Report of Injury, Supplemental Report of Injury and Employer’s Wage statement forms and ensures data is accurate. Coordinates and administers all workers’ compensation claims to insure compliance with policies and regulations and manages the light duty program to make necessary accommodations for employees return. Works with insurance markets to develop insurance coverage to meet City requirements; writes requests for bids/proposals; analysis of proposals and makes appropriate recommendations. Assists in overall accountability of insurance plan design for health, dental, life, liability, casually and property insurance includes risk identification, coverage analysis, negation and procurement of insurance, and loss prevention. Initiates policies to comply with safety legislation and industry practices. Responsible for managing and evaluating the City’s random testing program for alcohol and controlled substances.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications. Only applicants who are interviewed will receive notification of application results. Submit application to:
City of Killeen, Human Resources Department
P.O. Box 1329, 101 North College St.
Killeen, Texas 76540-1329
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., through deadline
Last Wednesday of each month: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
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