Risk Manager

City of Saratoga Springs•Saratoga Springs, UT

About The Position

This position is responsible for identifying areas of exposure to loss or injury which results from the activities of City government. This position will plan, promote, and coordinate the activities of a comprehensive City insurance, safety, and risk program analysis, develops and recommends programs to protect the City against catastrophe loss and minimizes potential risks. May supervise staff as directed by the City Manager. Works under the general direction of the Assistant City Manager. All employees are also under the general supervision of the City Manager.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in industrial safety, health safety engineering, safety management, risk management, public administration, or a closely related field
Six (6) years of professional level experience in industrial safety investigation/inspection work, at least one (1) year of which involved policy/procedure review, development, and/or revision
Valid Utah Driver's License required
Working knowledge of safety/health, environmental, engineering and loss prevention procedures
Thorough knowledge of OSHA, ADA, and UDOT rules and compliance regulations related to municipal and public utility employees
Thorough knowledge of Employer liability insurance and risk retention programs
Thorough knowledge of the design and maintenance of safety programs
Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations and/or policies and procedures
Knowledge of principles, theories and practices of communications, planning, budget development and management, legislative processes, public relations and performance management
Knowledge of statistical sampling, modeling and analysis techniques
Independently research and resolve recurring problems
Ability to develop and implement effective safety and hazard control programs
Ability to assess risks and hazards and make effective and timely recommendations for action and correction
Knowledge of principles, practices, and applicable equipment related to industrial safety and hygiene, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and on-site hazardous waste management
Ability to implement training programs and maintain records
Ability to track and reconcile billings, and prepare complex reports, graphs, and charts
Skill in record keeping principles and practices
Ability to make effective written and oral presentations to diverse groups
Ability to analyze and understand safety/health policies and principles
Ability to maintain efficient risk management systems and procedures
Ability to analyze risks and exposures
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, city officials, vendors and the public
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
Ability to operate various computer software and spreadsheet programs, and maintain databases and hard copy filing systems
Ability to give oral presentations

Nice To Haves

Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Certificate of Safety Management or Associate of Risk Management (ARM) preferred
Certified Risk Manager (CRM) preferred
Utah State Resident Property and Casualty Insurance Adjustor's license preferred

Responsibilities

Administers the formulation and implementation of policy for the City's risk management program which includes, identifying, analyzing, and mitigating potential sources of injury, damage, or loss to City personnel and property
Provides reports, cost studies, probability determinations, and risk management assistance to City management, appropriate City personnel, committees, Elected Officials, and councils
Identifies, advocates, procures, and then manages contracts for claims and risk management related services and products including but not limited to insurance brokerage services, preferred medical providers, and discount networks, and regulatory compliant risk management information systems
Identifies, procures, and manages appropriate insurance policies including the identification of risk retention and limit levels, coverage gaps or overlaps for the County and other governmental clients contracted to receive Risk Management services
Stays informed with and ensures the County's compliance with related regulatory requirements such as those from the Utah Labor Commission, OSHA and Federal Health and Human Services (Medicare)
Reviews, evaluates, and reports on the overall effectiveness of the various elements of the comprehensive risk management program, such as safety, loss control, claims management, and other similar programs
Develops and maintains current specifications for all types of insurance coverage deemed necessary to adequately protect losses, Writes specifications for the purchase of insurance by bid or negotiation
Oversees renewals including property, general liability, workers compensation, and fidelity bonds for employees, volunteers and special risk insurance
Prepares reports and analyzes data for insurance renewals
Maintains liaison with City departments' heads and employees on insurance or workers' compensation matters.
Manages claims processing activities, including claim intake and review; conducts general investigations of claims to determine validity and liability; and makes recommendations to City for legal action, and manages individual caseload related to risk and safety claims
Maintains claims database and files
Manages the preparation of certificates of insurance for outside agencies
Acts as the City's liaison to third party administrators, appeals board and attorneys
Responsible for developing, organizing, implementing, administration, and ongoing maintenance of the City of Saratoga Springs Safety/Health programs, so as to minimize the frequency and severity of accidents and injuries, including but not limited to OSHA and UDOT regulations
Initiate and recommend city policies and procedures to ensure that safety/health measures are implemented and maintained throughout the city
Work with all city departments to plan, develop, and implement emergency safety and loss prevention programs
Review and analyze all accidents, incidents, near misses, and employee and supervisor injury reports
Meet with departments' safety representatives and supervisors to analyze problem areas and determine corrective actions that will reduce frequency and severity of accidents
Use incident data analysis to recommend policy and procedure changes to reduce incident occurrences
Develop and maintain a detailed hazard assessment by location and type
Conduct and maintain a vulnerability analyses by situation type
Ensure that all city buildings, facilities and operations are inspected regularly to identify and minimize safety/health risk exposures
Review the use of all types of personal protective equipment, evaluate their effectiveness and suggest improvements where needed
Compile, analyze, and provide recommendations on various safety and accident/injury analysis reports and summaries to City Management on a quarterly and annual basis, or more frequently if required
Responsible for coordinating and receiving documentation from departments regarding individual employees' participation Safety/Health programs
Prepares and conduct training programs related to emergency preparedness and safety
Document retention of employee safety training, policies, definitions, development and procedures for implementation
Coordinate, track, and implement safety incentive programs
Coordinate, track, and implement return to work programs
Coordinate and track compliance with hearing conservation, defensive driving classes, driver license checks, CPR/First Aid training, Forklift Certification, and CDL Certification
Conduct at regular City Safety Committee Meetings
Prepare and distribute safety committee minutes and safety/health related articles and bulletins
Provide monthly safety and risk management reports, including city accident rate, employee injury rate, training provided and attendance rate, work site inspection report, safety meeting report, etc.
Work directly with city and department safety representatives, to implement needed safety/health and risk prevention training to ensure proper environmental work practices are being followed
May attend and/or present various topics at department level safety meetings
May advise department heads and employees regarding proper practices and may participate in the implementation of environmental or ergonomic programs
Keeps abreast of current developments in the fields of risk management and insurance, and incorporates necessary or desirable changes into City policies affecting the comprehensive insurance and risk management programs
Assist with Data Privacy program implementation to reduce risk to the City
Functions as City's ADA Compliance Officer and may represent the City on related committees and meetings
Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

The City offers a competitive benefits package including several health insurance options (one of which has a $0.00 employee premium payroll deduction with Wellness program participation), dental insurance, life and long-term disability insurances, an EAP (including mental health short-term counseling services) for the whole family, a free Teledoc program for the whole family, monetary incentives for wellness program participation, and a HSA (health savings account) with an Employer match.
The City also offers the employee the option to elect to add on Vision, Accident, Hospital, Critical Illness, additional Life Insurance coverage and FSAs (flexible spending accounts).
The City participates in the Utah Public Retirement System (pension).
In addition, the City does not participate in Social Security, so no Social Security taxes are deducted from your paycheck. In lieu of the City's Social Security contributions, the City contributes 6.2% of salary into a 401(k) retirement plan.
Leave time benefits include 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) accrued annually, 40 hours of short-term medical accrued annually, and 11 holidays annually.

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