Risk and Safety Business Partner II

City of Greeley•Greeley, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Risk and Safety Business Partner II is a high-performing, experienced professional responsible for developing and maintaining a citywide risk management and safety program. This position is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and managing a comprehensive citywide risk management and safety program designed to protect the City from risks that could negatively affect operations, financial stability, or community relations. The scope of responsibility also includes citywide loss prevention and control programs, including environmental protection, insurance procurement, and claims management functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Insurance, Risk Management, Safety or related field
Five (5) years of progressive and combined experience in Risk Management, Insurance, Environmental Health and Safety, Workers’ Compensation and/or Claims Administration and strategy
Expertise in a variety of risk, safety, liability, worker’s compensation/return-to-work program design and implementation and regulatory requirements in alignment with DOT, ANSI, NFPA, ISO
Experience in managing Third Party Administrators (TPAs) and other vendors OR Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job
Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Public Health or related field
Greater than five (3) years of progressive and combined experience in Risk Management, Insurance, Environmental Health and Safety, Workers’ Compensation or Claims Administration
Experience with both insured and self-funded insurance programs
Experience working in a public entity environment
Experience with ASP and OSHA
Proficient in interpreting state statutes and administrative rules
Risk Management, Insurance and/or Safety certifications (i.e. ARM, CIC, CSP, CIH, etc.)
Three (3) years’ experience in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

Supports the Risk and Safety Manager in administering the City’s enterprise risk management, environmental health and safety, insurance, and loss control programs.
Evaluates, develops, implements, and monitors citywide risk management and mitigation strategies, work plans, goals, and performance measures.
Participates in contract review, analyzes loss data, prepares annual risk management reports, and promotes citywide support for risk management initiatives.
Serves on committees and task forces, represents the City in outreach and professional organizations, and participates in disaster recovery planning.
Designs, coordinates, and administers citywide environmental, health, and safety programs to identify hazards, improve workplace safety, and reduce accidents, illnesses, and long-term health risks.
Develops and delivers safety training for employees and supervisors, including job safety, hazard analysis, and personal protective equipment use.
Collaborates with departments on health, safety, and workers’ compensation matters and ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and inspection requirements.
Conducts safety assessments of City programs and work environments and recommends corrective actions and program improvements.
Oversees claim investigations, administration, adjudication, subrogation, salvage, third-party administrator performance, claims reviews, and cost control efforts.
Collaborates with the City Attorney’s Office on litigated claims, conducts post-accident investigations, and oversees modified duty and return-to-work programs.
Assists in administering the City’s insurance portfolio, including coordination with brokers, insurers, and third-party administrators, underwriting information review, coverage placement, and carrier recommendations.
Administers the self-insurance fund for claims within deductibles and self-insured retentions and participates in related budget review activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.