The City of Santa Ana is looking for individuals who are results-oriented, possess great attitude, demonstrate creativity and innovation, work efficiently, show a record of success and have a passion for public service. Having the best employees provides the best service to the community.
Performs complex and varied technical, analytical, professional, and confidential work required to administer risk management programs, including general liability, workers’ compensation, and safety programs.
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The deadline for the first review of applications is 11:59 PM on Sunday, August 11, 2024. Applicants are encouraged to submit applications early. Applicants that submit applications after the first review deadline are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review deadline.
• Participates in the administration, monitoring, and analysis of worker's compensation, general liability, safety, property, and other risk management project and program budgets; performs trend and statistical analysis; and communicates results and recommendations.
• Monitors workers' compensation and general liability claims via a third party administrator (TPA), including prior to closure; assists in monitoring TPA and City accounts and check runs for accuracy; reconciles accounts; and assists in resolving financial issues between the City and TPA.
• Reviews certificates of insurance (COI) for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with contracts and agreements; approves and tracks expiration of COIs.
• Conducts research regarding updates in federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to risk management, workers' compensation, and safety; advises risk management and appropriate departments of changes in laws and regulations.
• Assists employees in resolving issues related to worker’s compensation, safety, and health.
• Conducts research for assigned projects, analyzes data, and prepares clear and accurate reports, correspondence, and other related documentation.
• Manages data collection for claims, lawsuits, and damages to City property.
• Creates and maintains accurate risk management databases; organizes and maintains various administrative, confidential, reference, and follow-up files; and purges files, as required.
• May coordinate and oversee the Department of Transportation (DOT) Random Drug and Alcohol Testing Program with departments; notifies departments of new class A or B licenses for random drug and alcohol testing.
• May make presentations to various groups.
• May lead, assign, monitor, and review the work of technical and clerical staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
HIGHLY DESIRABLE
Associate in Risk Management (ARM) Designation is highly desirable.
Two (2) years of increasingly responsible professional human resources or risk management administrative experience, preferably in a government agency. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Risk Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field. Minimum qualifications may be met via an equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions. Experience, education, and training must provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of risk management in a public agency setting; policies, procedures, practices, and methods related to workers' compensation and liability claims; organizational practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of ergonomic and safety programs, policies, and operational needs; applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, and departmental policies, technical processes, and procedures; complex mathematical and statistical techniques; business letter writing and the standard format for reports and correspondence; record keeping principles and procedures; modern office practices, methods, and computer applications and equipment; English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation; and techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
Skill in: The use of personal computers and standard business software applications, including Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook; and the use of calculators and other typical office equipment.
Ability to: Plan, organize, and carry out assignments from management staff with minimal supervision; interpret, apply, and explain risk management programs; promote safety conscious behaviors and practices; review insurance documents for completeness and accuracy; interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local
Location: Santa Ana, CA
Posted: Sept. 9, 2024, 9:30 a.m.
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