Purpose of Classification:
This position performs managerial, technical and administrative duties related to the design, development, and management of a comprehensive property/casualty self-funding insurance and alternative risk financing program to minimize City financial losses. Responsibilities include reviewing risk exposure and implementing action to prevent, reduce or transfer various levels of risk; managing or overseeing legal claims, insurance, loss control and safety, worker's compensations, disaster preparedness and recovery; and conducting other risk management activities.
Essential Functions:
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Performs technical and administrative tasks at the managerial level to protect and conserve the City resources by applying risk management concepts and principles to identify and review exposure and recommend action to prevent, reduce or transfer various levels of risk.
Develops, implements, and administers a comprehensive risk management program, including risk analysis, loss control, and safety program development: and develops and recommends goals and objectives relating to risk management services, policies, and procedures.
Develops, updates, maintains, and implements safety and loss control programs, procedures and manuals; reviews updated and existing policies and procedures to determine impact on operations; conducts safety and loss prevention audits; ensures compliance with applicable policies/procedures and regulations; and identifies potential hazards and makes recommendations.
Administers City property and casualty insurance; maintains and updates current list of City departmental properties, buildings and equipment covered under the City's insurance policy; reviews existing and potential loss exposures to City assets and develops corrective measures to eliminate or minimize losses; determines coverage/policy limits; negotiates insurance coverages; completes underwriting applications; administers approval of claims payments; reviews and submits payments; acts as liaison between City and insurance carriers and brokers; procures coverage for Capital Improvement Construction Projects; and maintains all Property and Casualty related documentation.
Administers the City Risk Management Fund including auto liability, physical damage, general liability and worker's compensation: trains, manages, and oversees the work of staff in processing of claims and claim settlement; assists with complex/problem situations and provides technical expertise; approves items in excess of their authorized settlement limits; identifies loss trends and develops loss control programs accordingly; and reviews City losses to ensure adequate resources are available
Additional Functions:
Performs other related duties as required.
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