Assistant Director - Risk Management

Palmdale School District • Palmdale, CA

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About The Position

Under the direction of the Risk Manager, the Assistant Director - Risk Management assists in planning, organizing, and implementing a comprehensive risk management program for the District. The program includes workers' compensation, property, liability, and cyber-risk programs, safety initiatives, regulatory compliance, and direct supervision of assigned department staff.

This is an exempt, full-time position scheduled for 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week on a 12-month work calendar. The position occasionally requires irregular or extended hours. Employees work primarily in an indoor office environment, with frequent interruptions and changing priorities and deadlines. The oral examination may be conducted in person or remotely using Zoom.

New employees are typically placed at the first step of the salary range. After successfully completing a one-year probationary period, an employee receives a one-step salary advance, with future annual advances on the established anniversary date. The District offers vacation, holiday, and sick leave, as well as medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and qualified legal dependents.

Requirements

• Associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university, with a major in business administration, public administration, safety management, risk management, or a closely related field. Forty-eight semester units of college coursework in the same major areas may substitute for the Associate degree.
• At least three years of increasingly responsible professional experience in risk management, workers' compensation, and liability administration within an entity of comparable size.
• Hold and maintain a valid California Driver’s License.
• Have private transportation available or be able to provide transportation between job sites.
• Be eligible for coverage under the District property/liability insurance.
• Provide an introductory cover letter, resume, two current signed and dated letters of recommendation, proof of education if applicable, and contact details for two professional references distinct from the letter writers.
• Provide Foreign Equivalency Certification for completed high school or college-level coursework at an institution outside the United States, as applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to speak, read, and write a second language other than English, such as Spanish, is desirable.
• An Associate in Risk Management (ARM) designation or Certified Risk Managers Program (CSRM) designation may substitute for one year of required experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, and coordinating District risk management programs, including workers' compensation, property, liability, cyber liability, and student accident insurance.
• Coordinate the review, selection, and negotiation of claims administrators, underwriters, and insurance brokers; evaluate proposed bids and contracts.
• Oversee receipt, tracking, and processing of workers’ compensation forms, notices, and employer reports to designated claims administrators.
• Manage the District’s return-to-work program and consult on the interactive process regarding employee injuries, work restrictions, and reasonable accommodations; assist site representatives and supervisors with accident reporting.
• Facilitate preparation of risk management records, loss summaries, and cost analyses to guide administrative decision-making.
• Inspect District facilities and grounds to identify safety hazards and evaluate compliance with risk mitigation standards.
• Participate in incident investigations and coordinate preparation of material and evidence for hearings, litigation, and property and liability claim cases.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff, recommending personnel actions as appropriate.
• Develop and conduct employee training, safety workshops, and loss-prevention seminars.
• Serve as liaison between the District, employees, third party claims administrators (TPAs), legal counsel, and joint powers authorities (JPAs).
• Prepare reports and presentations for the Board of Trustees, employee groups, and management.
• Perform related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Benefits

• Medical coverage for the employee and qualified legal dependents.
• Dental coverage for the employee and qualified legal dependents.
• Vision coverage for the employee and qualified legal dependents.
• Paid sick leave, with unused leave accumulable from year to year.
• Vacation earned at two days for each month in paid status, up to 24 days per year.
• Seventeen paid holidays within the work year.
• One day of paid leave of absence earned for each full month of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree