Risk & Organizational Safety Manager

Hall County•Gainesville, GA

About The Position

The Risk and Organizational Safety Manager administers the County’s comprehensive risk management and safety programs under the leadership of Human Resources and reports to the Assistant Director of Human Resources. The role plans, organizes, and directs employees involved in risk management; identifies and measures risk exposure; develops approaches to control risk and prevent losses; analyzes department risk and loss data; and maintains a safe workplace. The manager also oversees claims administration, insurance requirements and coverage recommendations, risk reporting, safety training, and property loss prevention. The position leads County risk and safety initiatives, including loss prevention, hazard analysis, emergency preparedness, compliance audits and investigations, corrective actions, vendor performance, and contract review recommendations. It works with County departments, administration, legal staff, insurers, brokers, and vendors to address claims, insurance, safety, and operational risk. The manager also helps develop departmental plans and budgets, monitors expenditures, and manages and evaluates assigned staff. A bachelor’s degree in risk management, legal studies, business, finance, or a related field and five years of progressively responsible risk management experience, including supervisory experience, are required. A valid Class C driver’s license and satisfactory motor vehicle record are also required. Relevant professional certifications and prior local government experience are preferred. The position may occasionally require on-call availability and irregular hours. Physical requirements include prolonged sitting or standing, computer and office equipment use, occasional movement of items up to 10 pounds, and occasional bending, reaching, pushing or pulling, and repetitive limb use.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in risk management, legal studies, business, finance, or a related field.
Five years of progressively responsible experience in risk management, including supervisory experience.
Experience working with a risk management broker.
Experience handling and analyzing general liability and workers’ compensation claims management, insurance program renewals, and subrogation.
Ability to run relevant claims reports for departmental discussions.
Experience working with risk management software.
Valid Class C driver’s license and satisfactory motor vehicle record.
Demonstrated knowledge of risk management, insurance administration, claims management, loss control principles and practices, and applicable federal, state, and local laws, insurance codes, and regulations.
Knowledge of liability insurance, workers’ compensation, and Subsequent Injury Trust Fund laws and procedures.
Knowledge of risk assessment models, statistical tools, auditing, and reporting procedures.
Ability to function in a managerial capacity and make procedural and technical decisions.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, and to interpret accident, safety, financial, and legal reports and related materials.
Ability to research, analyze, and evaluate statistical data and perform basic mathematical and statistical calculations.
Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in organizational programs and operations, including program direction, control, and planning.
Ability to work independently, stay self-motivated and organized, and demonstrate strong attention to detail.
Ability to establish and maintain effective rapport with internal stakeholders and external customers.

Nice To Haves

Prior local government experience is strongly preferred.
One or more of the following certifications is preferred: Professional Risk Manager (PRM), Certified Risk Manager (CRM), or Certified Workers Compensation Professional (CWCP).

Responsibilities

Plan, manage, and implement County risk and safety programs and related records, including loss prevention, hazard analysis, educational programs, safe-workplace initiatives, vendor performance, and contract review recommendations.
Develop and implement programs to reduce accidents, occupational illness, and exposure to health hazards; provide safety training; conduct inspections and emergency preparedness activities; and observe and analyze employee work habits.
Identify risks by reviewing loss statistics, loss runs, risk management financial practices, and job hazard analyses; present findings and recommendations to County Administration and leadership.
Manage safety compliance investigations and audits; ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations, policies, and procedures; and recommend and implement corrective actions.
Recommend appropriate insurance levels, deductibles, and retention types for the County’s general liability insurance plans.
Administer payments on claim-related expenses; collaborate with legal staff on settlements within assigned authority; and make settlement recommendations to designated legal staff and appropriate settlement authorities.
Facilitate accident reviews and training, and update safety and risk policies, procedures, and programs in response to department needs and changes in regulations and legal requirements.
Serve as liaison with vendors and insurance company representatives, resolve questions and problems, and report related activities.
Assist with developing and implementing departmental short- and long-term plans, goals, and objectives; review and revise policies, procedures, plans, and programs; and research and develop strategies for current and future risk management needs.
Monitor the assigned-area budget, recommend annual budget thresholds, allocate resources, monitor expenditures, and maintain related documentation.
Partner with stakeholders to develop and implement risk management standards, processes, programs, and best practices.
Manage, direct, and evaluate assigned staff, including assigning work, counseling, and discipline.
Maintain and upgrade professional knowledge and skills through seminars, training, and professional publications.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance and perform other related duties as required.