Risk Manager - Columbia, United States - City of Columbia, MO

Description

Posting Number 3522P Position Title Risk Manager Department Finance Job Code 06600 FLSA Status Exempt Union Code/Affiliation Unrepresented Division RISK MANAGEMENT Job Description Summary

The purpose of this job is to manage risk to City of Columbia's assets, including employee, property, financial, data, and reputation, through the analyses of risks, risk transfer, and risk control options. Implements appropriate options, monitors results, and makes modifications as needed. Handles all city claims and supervises Risk Management staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description

• Supervises, manages, and evaluates assigned employees and makes decisions about hiring, and discipline of employees; prioritizes and assigns work; develops and oversees employee work schedules and approves time away from work; provides and/or facilitates employee training and development; addresses employee concerns and/or problems; counsels and/or disciplines as appropriate; completes employee performance appraisals; determines or makes recommendations regarding new hire salaries; and acts as liaison between employees and management.
• Manages all city claims, including claims paid through self-insurance fund and covered by excess insurance providers.
• Identifies and implements risk control options to eliminate, reduce, and/or control losses.
• Selects and monitors insurance and claim management services.
• Protects city assets through review, recommendations, and monitoring of language in contracts, agreements, and bid requirements.
• Evaluates current and proposed federal and state legislation impacting city obligations or liabilities for insurance, safety of employees and public, litigation exposures, and loss reserves; makes recommendations as appropriate.
• Serves on boards and committees, participates in professional groups, provides educational programs, represents city, and provides required reports to state agencies.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Work requires supervising and monitoring performance for a regular group of employees (2 or more full-time employees) including providing input on hiring, issuing formal discipline, conducting performance evaluations, and realigning work as needed. Such authority is not merely of a routine or clerical nature but requires the use of independent judgment.

Human Collaboration and Job Impact - This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction

• Interactions may result in decisions regarding implementation of policies. Contact may involve support of controversial positions or the negotiation of sensitive issues or important presentations. Contacts may involve stressful, negative interactions with the public requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions.
• Interactions have significant impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.

Fiscal Responsibility

• Position has limited fiscal responsibility.
• Assists in the collection of data in support of recommendations for departmental budget allocations. Monitors division or program/promotional level budget and expenditures.

Education and Experience - An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Risk Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
• 3 to 5 years' experience in insurance, risk control, contracts, civil litigation, property coverages, or related field.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Licenses or Certifications

• Valid driver's license.
• Associate in Risk Management (ARM) designation preferred.
• Certified Risk Manager (CRM) preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position

Knowledge of

• State of Missouri workers' compensation statutes and workers' compensation division protocols.
• Insurance language, protections, and limitations.
• Claims management.
• Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and/or production methods.

Skill in

• Monitoring and assessing the performance of employees or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Developing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.

Ability to

• Compile, organize, interpret, and communicate data and results concisely.
• Apply logic and reasoning to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Create and present reports.
• Handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Effectively plan and delegate the work of others and to train and supervise the work of others
• Regularly use a computer, software, phone and related office equipment.
• Focus on tasks.

Work Environment - Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job

Work Environment

Office or similar indoor environment - Frequently or Often

Outdoor environment - Sometimes

Vehicle - Sometimes

Exposures

Individuals who are hostile or irate - Sometimes

Individuals with known violent backgrounds - Sometimes

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• This position is relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards and is generally sedentary.
• Incumbents may be required to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Hours/Days Starting Salary $37.85/hr - $46.56/hr; Commensurate w/Training and Experience Pay Grade 112 Number of Positions Available 1 Deadline to Apply 05/20/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants Notice to Applicants

Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call CITY

TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)

THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE

THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING

The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program