This is a confidential position that reports to the Director of Human Resources & Risk Management with responsibility for performing a wide variety of complex budgetary, financial, research and analytical duties,  including managing the work of the Risk Management Division of the Human Resources/Risk Management Department. The incumbent performs the more difficult analytical work including planning, coordinating, monitoring, and administering the Workers' Compensation and liability insurance programs for the city.  The incumbent is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and recommending methods of reducing and eliminating risks and liabilities within the city. The incumbent is also responsible for supervising, training, and developing department staff's risk management support skills, and performs other duties as assigned.
 
Under the direction of the Director of Human Resources and Risk Management: conducts special studies, research, and analysis of organizational, administrative, and operational issues, including plans, organizes coordinates, and supervises the City's loss control and self-insurance programs; develops statistical information and reports and analyzes the city's loss prevention efforts; prepares, presents, and monitors reports, including reports of work injuries as required by the State Department of Industrial Relations for workers' compensation and employee safety; prepares charts and graphic illustrations; conducts research and surveys to gather significant data, and makes recommendations regarding claim settlement and the advisability of pursuing litigation on unsettled claims and to reduce loss; provides analytical support for financial, operational and organizational issues;  maintain and monitor appropriate budgeting controls;  develops, reviews, analyzes and understands processes, procedures, and work methods, including coordinates the investigation of general liability and workers' compensation claims against the city; develops funding proposals, policy alternatives and strategies, including proposals for programs and projects to reduce or eliminate risks; develops and administers a modified work program consistent with the needs of the city and ADA requirements; compiles and interprets statistical and financial data; interpret and apply administrative and departmental policies and procedures;  researches and compiles information for grant applications;  interprets state, federal, and grant regulations;  coordinates and manages assigned special projects,  coordinates safety training and the city's hazardous materials identification process; participates in departmental and program budgets; works closely with other departments and outside agencies.

Knowledge of general principles and practices of municipal government management; organizational and management practices, including methods and techniques of loss control and self-insurance programs, claims administration and adjustment methods and techniques, tort liability; applicable laws, rules, and regulations governing public agency insurance, loss prevention, liability, and safety programs, occupational health and industrial safety, workers' compensation, disability retirement; insurance contracts; operations of full service municipalities; development and implementation of programs, policies and procedures; analysis and research methods; modern office practices, methods and procedures; punctuation and grammatical usage; various office equipment, Microsoft Office, Excel and Power Point; and public administration. Skills/Abilities – Analyze financial, budgetary, administrative, operational and organization issues, including plan, organize, coordinate and administer the city's loss control and self-insurance functions; communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing; conduct research on a wide variety of topics; assist to develop and implement long range plans for reducing city losses and costs associated with general liability; workers' compensation, property, and casualty exposures; research, analyze, and evaluate programs, policies and procedures and make sound recommendations, including analyze and implement a comprehensive risk management, loss control, and insurance and benefits program; review insurance policies to determine extent of liability exposures; administer the division budget and fiscal controls; perform responsible and difficult administrative work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative, including analyze, classify, and rate risks, exposures, and loss expectancies; interpret, explain, apply, and enforce a variety of laws, rules and regulations; prioritize projects and meet deadlines; must be able to multi-task; maintain accurate and complete records; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, management, consultants, and representatives of all segments of the insurance industry; effectively handle confidential matters. Education and Experience – Graduation from accredited college/university with a Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, risk management, safety management, insurance, accounting or a related field is required; and four (4) years of progressively responsible and varied experience in risk management administration, budgetary, or other management analysis, including least two years in a governmental agency or an equivalent combination of training and experience working with government agencies.  A Master's degree in public administration, business administration or a closely related field is desirable. Experience in workers compensation and municipal claims management, monitoring and adjustments are highly desirable. Licenses – A valid California Class "C "Driver's License and satisfactory driving record is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment. Physical Effort – Ability to respond quickly to the scene of accidents and to investigate causes, and to identify safety hazards in the workplace, which may require walking, lifting, stooping, bending, twisting, and climbing.  Ability to retrieve files weighing up to 20 pounds.

Candidate's whose education and experience best meet the City's needs, will be invited to the Assessment of Qualifications.  The Assessment of Qualifications may consist of a written exam, written exercise and/or Professional Panel Interviews. An applicant must pass all components of the examination process to be considered for the position.
 
 Assessment of Qualifications:                    Weighted 100%                     TBD
 
After a conditional job offer is made, the candidate must pass a pre-employment medical examination, including a drug/alcohol screen.  Applicants with legal disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact the Human Resources at least five (5) days prior to the examination date.  

September 7, 2018 at 4:30 P.M. or the first 25 qualified applications, whichever comes first. Recruitment may close at any time without prior notice. Completed City application including college transcripts must be submitted through the online application system within the filing period. Incomplete employment applications will not be processed. Complete all requested information including the non-asterisk boxes.