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Job Class: 2904 Department: Risk Management Reports to: Director of HR

• Provides leadership, direction, and guidance in risk identification and analysis, evaluates Risk Management (RM) data, and develops employee programs and cost control solutions for protecting the City's assets.
• Manages, plans, coordinates and administers the Risk Management, safety, property and liability programs to control the cost of risk through risk finance, risk control, risk avoidance, and risk transfer.
• Coordinates with Benefits Manager and HR Manager to ensure continuity and analyze trends in workers' compensation and other claims data.
• Directs RM programs, including risk identification, loss control, safety, insurance & self-insurance, asset protection, investigations, litigation, and claims; identifies and analyzes risks, and recommends appropriate risk transfers, risk controls and risk financing strategies to minimize spending while maximizing the reduction of the negative effects of risks.
• Oversees insurance coverage for a variety of employee benefits and risk exposures; evaluates program costs, funding levels, and effectiveness; manages the City's self-funded risk management programs to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, policies, and regulations.
• Identifies patterns and trends in risk management and develops plans to address emergent issues; uses RM industry best practices in risk transfers, loss controls, risk financing techniques, and insurance coverage.
• Directs, coaches, and trains staff, and evaluates performance; meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve priorities, workload, resource allocation, quality standards, and technical issues; monitors operations to identify and resolve problems; assures work products meet scope, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Manages the investigation of claims and lawsuits for liability and damage claims; works with City departments and others in order to reduce the frequency and severity of accidental losses, and achieve a workplace environment committed to safety and loss prevention.
• Analyzes operational information, evaluates trends, and assures RM issues are properly addressed and resolved; develops and presents reports and recommendations in public meetings.
• Supports the departmental operations with regular and timely attendance.
• Must have and maintain a cell phone for City use to hold this position.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Odessa and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines: Bachelor's Degree in Public or Business Administration, or related field; AND three years' experience managing government risk management and claims operations with paid experience at a supervisory level. A combination of education and relevant experience equivalent to the above may be considered.

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, and techniques of risk management, loss control and prevention, risk analysis, insurance, and financing.
• Occupational and environmental safety and health hazards, and safety practices and procedures.
• State and federal risk management laws and regulations, including workers' compensation, tort claims, OSHA, and other safety regulations.
• Claims processing rules and regulations; and legal research techniques, legal terminology, and court protocol and procedures.
• Principles of record keeping, case files, and records management
• Principles and practices of public sector administrative management, including applicable regulations, performance management, personnel rules, procurement, contracting, and project management.
• Techniques and practices for efficient and cost-effective management of resources.
• Business and personal computers, and financial spreadsheet software applications.

Skill in:

• Interpreting and applying federal, state, and local rules and regulations, and City policies and procedures.
• Analyzing risk management issues, evaluating alternatives, and developing recommendations.
• Analyzing City needs and developing risk management strategies to meet future needs.
• Analyzing risk management issues, evaluating alternatives, and making decisions based on findings.
• Researching, analyzing, and interpreting laws, regulations, and technical procedures.
• Maintaining complete and accurate records and case files.
• Analyzing and interpreting technical documents and preparing technical reports.
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
• Effectively managing and leading staff, and delegating tasks and authority.
• Interpreting technical instructions and analyzing complex variables.
• Using initiative, independent judgment, tact, and prudence within established procedural guidelines.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with City employees, elected officials, and representatives from other local, state and Federal agencies.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

License and certification requirements: CRM or ARM certifications preferred

Physical demands and working environment: Work is performed in a standard office environment.