Job Description
The following tasks are essential for this position. Incumbents in this classification may not perform all of these tasks or may perform similar related tasks not listed here.
- Develops and implements the citywide emergency preparedness team. Analyzes the city’s vulnerability to disasters and assists in developing mitigation plans.
- Plans, manages, and oversees the daily functions, operations, and activities of the Risk Management division, including insurance, safety management and training, property and liability and worker’s compensation claims management.
- Detects risks, analyzes treatment options and determines risk-financing solutions.
- Oversees the city’s safety program including OSHA compliance, environmental issues, ergonomics, safety policies and workplace safety. Facilitates safety trainings and tracks mandated employee safety certifications.
- Investigates and settles workers compensation, property and liability claims. Assists legal counsel in preparation for litigation and attends small claims hearings as necessary.
- Participates in the development, administration, and oversight of the division’s budget; determines funding needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; ensures compliance with budgeted funding. Prepares and evaluates Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and contract agreements for the division.
- Responds to emergencies involving employee or public injury or damage. Analyzes accident reports to determine frequency and loss trends and recommends methods for mitigation.
- Surveys the city’s programs, facilities, and operations to identify exposure to liability, hazards, and to evaluate incurable risks.
- Interacts with the Finance Department and City Attorney’s Office in the review of contracts to minimize risk exposure.
- Evaluates costs and benefits of alternate risk financing programs, including insurance and self-insurance. Sets guidelines for risk retention through the use of deductibles or self-insurance.
- Prepares insurance specifications, reviews bids, and make recommendations for placing insurance or retaining risk. Approves and audits all property and casualty insurance premium billings.
- Oversees partnership with the city’s third-party administrators (TPA) for claims and/or insurance companies and negotiates conditions of policies and contracts.
- Monitors and maintains liaisons with adjusters, brokers, agents, and claimants.
- Advises employees on workers’ compensation status and benefits and coordinates with other departments on subrogation actions.
- Implements the City’s self-insured liability and workers’ compensation, unemployment, employee medical and disability programs and the mandated Drug/Alcohol program.
- Manages the Department of Transportation Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Program which includes monitoring driving records, eligibility for commercial licenses, and random drug testing; serve as the City’s DMV Administrator for the CDL program.
- Administers the Workplace Violence Prevention (WVP) program and coordinates staff trainings to ensure regulatory requirements are met.
- Prepares agenda reports and makes presentations to City Council and other community boards.
- Studies governmental regulations, laws, and rulings concerned with insurance, analyzes their impact on the City and its programs, and recommends appropriate action to stay in compliance.
- Confers with management and provides technical advice and information regarding insurance and employee benefit matters.
- Keeps informed on current developments and trends in the field of risk management.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Job Requirements
Education & Experience:
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major course work in human resources, business or public administration or a related field. AND;
- Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in the administration of risk management, safety, or similar programs. A Master’s degree may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.
License and Certificates:
- Designation as a Certified Risk Manager (CRM) or Associate in Risk Management (ARM) is required.
- Possession of a Self-Insurance Administrator (SIA) Certification, issued by the State of California, Department of Industrial Relations is required.
- Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license.
How to Apply
APPLY: Visit Culver City Risk Manager Job Posting to apply
DEADLINE TO APPLY: 5:00pm, Monday, October 28, 2024
CONTACT: If you have any questions regarding the recruitment and/or selection process please contact Tiffany Johnson, Management Analyst at tiffany.johnson@culvercity.org.
CITY & STATE
Culver City, California
JOB TYPE
Full-Time
WORKPLACE TYPE
Hybrid
COMPENSATION
($) 156353.6 - ($) 190840
COMPENSATION RATE
Per Year