Director Of Risk Management & Safety
About The Position
The purpose of this job is to perform complex administrative work for the Risk Management and Safety Department. Under limited supervision, work involves identifying and evaluating exposures to accidental loss; developing and recommending reasonable and effective risk control policies and procedures; administering risk identification, evaluation and control matters; ensuring departmental directors implement risk control measures; recommending the appropriate method of funding for accidental loss including the purchase of insurance and/or retention of risk; defining the County’s capacity for risk retention; recommending the appropriate combination of insurance and self-insurance; coordinating claims; administering or coordinating activities or programs for an effective risk management program; communicating with the County Administrator and Deputy Administrator CFO when such action is deemed appropriate; accomplishing the risk management objectives. This position formulates long-range goals for the organization, develop policy and position papers and negotiates with the chief administrative officer and/or elected officials.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Risk Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Management, or closely related field combined with at least three (3) years of related work experience; or Associate’s Degree in Risk Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Management, or closely related field combined with at least five (5) years related work experience.
- Must possess and maintain a valid SC driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
Nice To Haves
- Associate in Risk Mgt (ARM) or Certified Risk Manager (CRM) preferred.
- OSHA 30-Hour Certification.
Responsibilities
- Provides leadership and strategic direction for the County’s comprehensive risk management, safety, insurance, claims administration, regulatory compliance, emergency preparedness, and loss prevention programs.
- Establishes departmental vision, strategic priorities, and long-range organizational objectives.
- Oversee the development and implementation of the goals, objectives, policies and priorities for insurance, safety and claims-related programs; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
- Serves as the County’s principal advisor on risk management, insurance, liability, occupational safety, and regulatory compliance; ensures compliance of all Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.
- Directs the County’s insurance strategy and long-term risk financing.
- Administers the County’s property, casualty, workers’ compensation, and related insurance programs, including annual renewals, asset valuation, coverage analysis, budgeting, cost allocation, and coordination with insurers, brokers, and third-party administrators.
- Represents the County before insurance carriers, governmental agencies, professional organizations, attorneys/mediators, auditors, and County Council on matters involving risk management, insurance, claims, and organizational risk.
- Directs the County’s safety program.
- Directs employee training on safety and claims reporting.
- Oversees the Safety Incentive Program.
- Verifies the annual review of the county safety manual.
- Ensures completion of all required Federal (OSHA 300), state or local regulatory reports.
- Oversees the County’s Employee Drug and Alcohol Testing Program.
- Supervises assigned staff. Supervisory duties include instructing; assigning, reviewing and planning work others; maintaining standards; coordinating activities; selecting new employees; acting on employee problems; recommending and approving employee discipline; and recommending discharge as appropriate.
- Provides workforce development through succession planning, employee development, mentoring, and performance management.
- Develops and administers departmental operating, capital equipment, workers compensation and insurance budgets; manages insurance expenditures; evaluates contingency fund(s) adequacy; recommends funding strategies; and evaluates department’s workforce needs.
- Establish and implement procedures for supervision and adjustment of claims.
- Monitors incidents, accidents, injury losses and trends and develop risk metrics and management reports showing safety performance results and risk mitigation strategies.
- Oversees litigation management, investigation and settlement of workers’ compensation, liability, auto and property claims; serves as a defense witness as needed.
- Serves as Chairperson of County’ Safety Committee; serves on the Dorchester County Vehicle Accident Review Board (DCVARB) as required.
- Directs department’s participation in the County’s emergency operations as needed; maybe on-call 24/7 for emergency operations as assigned.
- Develops and revises department’s standard operating procedures to ensure workflow efficiency.
- Communicate complex information through oral and written presentations.
- Attends workshops, training, conferences, and seminars to enhance job knowledge and skills.
- Performs other related job duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Associate degree
