Risk Analyst I

City of Oceanside•Oceanside, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The City's Human Resources and Risk Management department is looking for an entry-level Risk Analyst I. In this role, you will master the foundational skills of public sector risk assessment, with advancement based directly on your skills and proficiency—not just "time on the clock." Under general supervision, the Risk Analyst will perform specialized duties in one or more of the City's Risk Management programs and other related duties as assigned. May be assigned to one or more of the following areas: safety, public liability/loss control, insurance, and disability management, may supervise paraprofessional and clerical staff and to perform a variety of tasks relative to the assigned area of responsibility.

Requirements

Standard principles of risk management
Data collection, analysis, and interpretation
Basic statistical theories and research methodology for the analysis of a variety of complex data
Basic principles of supervision, methods, and techniques of training
English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation
Mathematics, statistics, and statistical analysis
Modern office practices, procedures and equipment
Computer equipment and software applications related to area of assignment
Principles and practices of customer service
Occupational safety, health, and environmental standards (when assigned to Safety)
Principles of hazard control including engineering, administrative, and personal protective equipment (when assigned to Safety)
Investigative principles, methods and techniques, including root cause analysis (when assigned to Safety)
Government Code as it relates to tort claims (when assigned to Public Liability/Loss Control)
Insurance laws, codes, and regulations (when assigned to Public Liability/Loss Control)
Effective claims management and procedures (when assigned to Public Liability/Loss Control)
Investigative principles and techniques (when assigned to Public Liability/Loss Control)
Labor Code as it relates to worker's compensation (when assigned to Disability Management/Workers' Compensation)
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (when assigned to Disability Management/Workers' Compensation)
California Family Rights Act (CFRA) (when assigned to Disability Management/Workers' Compensation)
Short-term and long-term disability programs (when assigned to Disability Management/Workers' Compensation)
Disability management programs (when assigned to Disability Management/Workers' Compensation)
Supervise and train paraprofessional and clerical staff
Research and analyze problems and prepare recommendations on a variety of issues
Compile, organize, analyze and interpret data
Prepare clear and concise written material including reports, memoranda, and recommendations
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information
Operate computer equipment and software applications related to specialty
Follow city policies, procedures, rules and regulations to particular situations and issues
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other employees, supervisors, managers, and representatives of labor organizations, other governmental agencies and the general public
Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community
Exercise sound judgment, use discretion and manage sensitive and confidential information
Work independently and within a team setting as an effective team player, and informal/formal team leader
Work well under pressure to manage multiple projects and meet established deadlines
Communicate effectively orally and in writing with external and internal customers including all levels of the organization
Be detail oriented with excellent organizational skills
Multi-task and effectively manage projects
Speak clearly and effectively before diverse audiences and groups
Conduct research and analysis, prepare reports and create spreadsheets
Two (2) years of increasingly responsible professional and administrative/analytical work in risk management field.
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Insurance or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Associate Safety Professional (ASP) and Associate in Risk Management (ARM) certifications are highly desirable.
A Paralegal or Legal Assistant certificate is preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect, analyze and prepare safety, health, liability, insurance, and disability management information and statistical data necessary for planning and decision-making purposes and for report generation.
Conduct research to identify causative factors and recommend corrective action where required.
Prepare written reports and correspondence related to assignment.
Make oral presentations.
Conduct training presentations for City staff at various levels and locations.
Conduct surveys and investigations.
Maintain records and files.
Analyze accident and incident reports to identify any causative factors (when assigned to Safety).
Make recommendations for correcting unsafe conditions and actions where required (when assigned to Safety).
Identify, select and procure training resources related to safety programs in audio, video, and print form (when assigned to Safety).
Evaluate training materials and methods to ensure regulatory compliance (when assigned to Safety).
Provide training sessions in health and safety practices for employees (when assigned to Safety).
Schedule and coordinate training sessions (when assigned to Safety).
Conduct routine health and safety inspections (when assigned to Safety).
Perform ergonomic evaluations (when assigned to Safety).
Follow-up with supervisors and employees regarding recommendations (when assigned to Safety).
Maintain records and files of all training, inspections and incidents to assure compliance with City, State and Federal requirements (when assigned to Safety).
Assist in administering the City's self-insured risk management programs, including claims administration (when assigned to Public Liability/Loss Control).
Conduct investigations into public liability claims (when assigned to Public Liability/Loss Control).
Interview claimants and employees (when assigned to Public Liability/Loss Control).
Work closely with the City Attorney and outside counsel in claim management (when assigned to Public Liability/Loss Control).
Maintain records of losses, accidents, certificates of insurance, and other risk management related information (when assigned to Public Liability/Loss Control).
Prepare insurance applications (when assigned to Public Liability/Loss Control).
Assist in the administration of the City's workers' compensation and disability management programs (when assigned to Disability Management/Workers' Compensation).
Develop, implement and administer an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) program for public safety employees (when assigned to Disability Management/Workers' Compensation).
Assist in ensuring that the City's disability management programs comply with Federal, state and local laws and regulations (when assigned to Disability Management/Workers' Compensation).
Work with the Public Liability/Loss Control division staff to ensure recovery from third parties (when assigned to Disability Management/Workers' Compensation).
Work with the Safety division staff in identifying injury trends and conduct accident investigations (when assigned to Disability Management/Workers' Compensation).
Work with the Employee Benefits division staff to ensure employees receive all disability benefits (when assigned to Disability Management/Workers' Compensation).
Work with the third party administrator and affected departments in managing workers' compensation claims (when assigned to Disability Management/Workers' Compensation).
Maintain injury logs and files (when assigned to Disability Management/Workers' Compensation).