Benefit Risk Management Services Jobs in Austin, TX

Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is the state agency charged with overseeing and providing workforce development services to employers and job seekers of Texas. TWC strengthens the Texas economy by providing the workforce development component of the Governor's economic development strategy. Texas boasts an incredibly skilled workforce ready to attract enterprise to the Lone Star State. By focusing on the needs of employers, TWC gives Texas the competitive edge necessary to draw business here.

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is seeking to fill a Risk Management Specialist I-II position in Regional Support and Risk Management of the Business Operations Division which is located at 1117 Trinity Austin, Texas 78778.

The Risk Management Specialist I-II performs routine to moderately complex (journey-level) risk management work.  Work involves implementing agency risk management programs and conducting risk management reviews.  Works under moderate/general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

GENERAL DUTIES:
- Assists in the planning, developing, and implementing of departments risk management, safety, and continuity programs statewide initiatives.
- May develop and implement risk management loss control programs and guidelines.
- Reviews files, reports, and programs for compliance with applicable state and federal laws related to risk management and loss control programs.
- Conducts risk management program reviews and safety program evaluations, and conducts presentations on risk management programs.
- Conducts on-site inspections of properties and facilities to identify hazards and risk exposures.
- Consults with other risk management representatives to identify risk exposures and assist with developing plans to mitigate the risks.
- Prepares technical and comprehensive reports, plans, and procedures for developing risk management programs, reviews, and inspections.
- Assists in conducting loss avoidance and loss prevention assessments for risk management programs.
- Assists in the review of risk management policies and procedures.
- Assists in the review of loss and exposure data.
- Provides consultative services and technical assistance to TWC employees,  Local Workforce Development Boards, visitors, customers, contractors and vendors.
- Assists in all areas of privacy, risk management, safety, and continuity processes as needed.
- Oversees and analyzes operations, and researches, reviews, and evaluates information on programs and services in order to identify gaps in resources and to recommend improvements.
- Establishes, maintains, and works effectively with internal staff to evaluate compliance with the terms and conditions of the contracts, and in the conduct of related agency activities. May approve invoices or participate in solicitation processes when necessary for program areas.
- Proficient use of personal computer and software applications (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power Point).
- Provides training to TWC employees and contractors related to business continuity, privacy, risk management and safety.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

Position may involve working hours other than 8AM - 5PM, Monday-Friday, including overnight travel.

Duty requires up to 35% travel (within the state of Texas) and the ability to lift 20 pounds.

The salary range for this position is $2,595.00 - $3,752.00 per month depending on qualifications. TWC not only offers a competitive salary but the State of Texas benefits package includes everything from health insurance, a retirement plan, and a variety of leave types. Learn about TWC jobs and benefits at www.texasworkforce.org/twcjobs.

VETERANS:
Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: http://www.hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Knowledge of risk management, of training and presentation techniques, of worker's compensation and safety program management, and of risk management concepts and techniques.
- Knowledge of program rules, regulations and state and federal laws associated with RSRM programs.
- Knowledge of procurement and contracting processes.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with executive management, TWC employees, customers, contractors and vendors.
- Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts, to devise solutions to problems, prepare reports, and to develop, evaluate, and interpret policies and procedures, statute, standards, rules and professional risk guidelines.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a high paced environment.
- Preferred risk management certifications or obtained within one year from hiring date.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
-Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with courses in business management, computer science, risk management, insurance, occupational safety, or related courses.
-Twelve semester hours of graduate study from an accredited college or university will satisfy the minimum qualifications.
-A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university will satisfy the minimum qualifications.
-One year of full-time experience in planning or operation of risk management, information security, loss control, and/or the workers' compensation and safety programs may be substituted for each year (30 semester hours) of the required college.

HOW TO APPLY:
To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and submit only ONE of the following ways: apply online at www.workintexas.com by choosing the option: "I'm interested in this job" and clicking save (Preferred Method); or fax a completed State of Texas Application to 512-463-2832; or mail a completed application to TWC, HR Dept, Rm 230, 101 E 15th St, Austin, TX 78778-0001.