Risk Control Consultant

Association County Commissioners of GA•Atlanta, GA

2d•$80,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Lead and support Members of the ACCG Insurance Programs in creating and enhancing risk reduction programs through risk consulting, technical guidance, field assessments, and education. Collaborate with ACCG Risk Control team members to address training needs and implement risk reduction strategies. The position serves the south Georgia region, requires a primary residence in Georgia, and involves travel across south Georgia for on-site assessments, training, and Member support. Work is performed under the supervision of the Director of Property & Casualty Programs or their designee. The role includes evaluating Members’ locations, policies, and safety culture; identifying and documenting risks related to workers’ compensation, property, and liability claims; and helping Members establish risk control programs, policies, procedures, and safety action plans. The consultant analyzes Member data, incidents, and claims trends, prepares reports, presents findings, and works with ACCG claims and legal staff on systemic issues and pre-litigation interventions. The role also delivers education and training, writes safety-related articles, promotes training opportunities, and represents ACCG at approved events. Candidates need a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5–10 years of experience in risk management program administration or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. A valid Georgia driver’s license is required. The work may be performed remotely and without direct supervision, and includes regular travel, operating motor vehicles or equipment, and occasional physical exertion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5–10 years’ experience in risk management program administration or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Valid Georgia driver’s license.
Primary residence in the state of Georgia.
Knowledge of state and federal laws and principles and practices relating to human resources.
Knowledge of industrial safety, playground safety, law enforcement safety, fire safety, ergonomics, and related areas.
Knowledge of workers’ compensation and property and liability insurance plans, programs, and provisions.
Knowledge of local government administration.
Skill in developing and promoting employee safety programs.
Skill in developing and conducting workshops and seminars.
Skill in conducting research.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in public relations and interpersonal communication with all levels of local government staff.
Skill in organizing workflow and programs and managing time effectively.
Skill in operating a personal computer and using word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
Ability to provide consistent, high-quality, Member-focused service and communicate clearly, accurately, and promptly while treating Members with respect, courtesy, and tact.
Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work, including scheduling with Members, ACCG staff, and others.
Ability to conduct work activities via phone calls, visits, virtual meetings, and training while working remotely without direct supervision.
Ability to prepare routine documentation and administrative reports, including expense reports, mileage logs, training records, correspondence, and forms.
Ability to prepare and analyze written or computer data and operate motor vehicles or equipment.

Responsibilities

Travel across south Georgia (50%–75%) for on-site assessments, training, and Member support.
Conduct on-site evaluations, audits, and surveys of Members’ physical locations, policies, and safety culture; identify potential workers’ compensation, property, and liability claim risks.
Document formal recommendations for controlling potential workers’ compensation, property, and liability claims.
Help Members establish and maintain comprehensive risk control programs and develop related policies and procedures; recommend improvements.
Assist Members in investigating high-risk or high-severity incidents and identifying lessons learned.
Share claims trends and exposure information with Members, help develop safety action plans, and monitor results.
Communicate Members’ best practices and successes to other Members.
Meet and consult with appointed and elected officials, county leaders, and staff about risk control topics and issues.
Educate Members’ officials, leaders, and staff about establishing organizational risk control programs.
Conduct training on risks and their controls, including workshops on risk culture and leadership, injury and liability prevention, claims prevention, and response protocols.
Write articles on safety-related topics for ACCG publications and website.
Promote online and regional training concerning exposures affecting Members.
Represent ACCG as a guest speaker at approved conventions, association meetings, and other events.
Review and analyze Member data, incidents, and claims trends to inform risk control strategies.
Identify Members and departments needing assistance, determine claims drivers and applicable controls, support safety action plans, and monitor outcomes.
Prepare reports and present findings to county leadership and internal stakeholders.
Collaborate with ACCG claims and legal staff to identify systemic issues and support pre-litigation interventions.