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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyzes DART operations, capital projects, ongoing procurements, and proposed legal agreements to identify potential risks to Agencys employees and assets.
• Assesses DARTs operations exposure and design to ensure appropriate insurance program structures, including setting guidelines, standards, and policies for insurance requirements for contractors.
• Oversees insured and self-insured programs renewal.
• Presents the status of insured, self-insured, and project-specific risk management programs.
• Interviews, selects, develops, trains, evaluates, counsels, and, if necessary, recommends termination of contract and subordinate personnel according to established policies, procedures, and guidelines, including Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) program goals and objectives.
• Direct and oversee activities of project staff engaged in designing, implementing, and administering owner-controlled insurance programs for capital construction projects.
• Acts as a resource to and liaison between the section and various departments within DART and external contacts concerning DARTs Risk Management programs and budgets.
• Prepare various reports for management review, including program status and budgets, lost time impacts, and performance compared to program budgets.
• Establishes selection criteria and scope of work for an operational insurance broker and owner-controlled insurance program administrator.
• Manage DARTs property insurance claims over the deductible and manage all claims and litigation arising from commuter rail passenger operations.
• Design, procure and implement project-specific insurance programs supporting DART Capital Construction Projects.
• Develops annual section budget and acts as Contracting Officer Technical Representative on contracts with insurance consultants and service providers.
• Supervises and directs the work of the Insurance Programs Specialist.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Note:An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted for the below stated minimums excluding High School Diploma, GED, Licenses, or Certifications.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Risk Management, Insurance, Business, or related field.
• Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in Risk Management, insurance programs management, project management, financial and strategic planning, and cost analysis or related environment, to include three (3) years of supervisory experience working with a professional staff.
• Pass a physical (medical) examination that includes a drug screen in order to operate DART non-revenue vehicles.
• A comprehensive knowledge of insurance and claims practices is required.
• Ability to demonstrate a fiduciary obligation to division, department, and DART in handling materials and information of a confidential nature.
• High analytical skill is needed to solve complex interpersonal, legal, financial, technical, and administrative problems.
• Substantial interpersonal skills to effectively and sensitively communicate with all levels of employees and others, both inside and outside of DART.
• Substantial interpersonal skills to effectively and sensitively communicate with all levels of supervisory and non-supervisory employees, government entities, a culturally diverse community, and others both inside and outside of DART.
• Ability to be dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services. Acts with customers in mind. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Ability to make good decisions (without considering how much time it takes) based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment). Most of his/her solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time. Sought out by others for advice and solutions.
• Ability to pick up on technical things quickly. Can learn new skills and knowledge. Is good at learning new industry, company, product, or technical knowledge. Does well in technical courses and seminars.
• Ability to be able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles. Can get messages across that have the desired effect.
• Ability to quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all. Can represent his/her own interests and yet be fair to other groups. Can solve problems with peers with a minimum of noise. Is seen as a team player and is cooperative. Easily gains trust and support of peers. Encourages collaboration. Can be candid with peers.
• Ability to use rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions. Can see hidden problems. Is excellent at honest analysis. Looks beyond the obvious and does not stop at the first answers.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works in an environment where there is minimum exposure to dust, noise, or temperature. May be moderately exposed to unpleasant working conditions to include dust, noise, temperature, weather, petroleum products, and chemicals while visiting DART's operating facilities, assuming incumbent is observing all policies and procedures, safety precautions and regulations, and using all protective clothing and devices provided.

Note:The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may perform other duties as assigned.

DART is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity in the workplace. M/F/D/V

Open until qualified applicants are identified.