Risk Manager

Interested in joining a fast-paced work environment filled with professionals dedicated to the community? The County of Nevada, located in the scenic Sierra foothills, is seeking a Program Manager with a security focus! Join a team of committed staff who work together closely to support people and services within our community. This position is responsible for leading critical county-wide safety and security programs from within the County Executive Office. A successful candidate will focus on risk reduction, training, and safety while balancing various department needs with the operational success of the County.

The successful candidate will:

• Coordinate the County's risk management program including safety, liability, and worker's compensation, serve as the County Safety Officer, perform a variety of complex, professional, and analytical activities in support of assignments, and perform related work as required.
• This is a single-position class reporting to the County Executive Officer or designee. The incumbent is responsible for performing professional-level risk identification and analysis; recommending appropriate risk control/financing techniques; implementing chosen techniques; and monitoring the results for effectiveness.
• As Safety Officer, the position will ensure a safe, secure, and healthful work environment in compliance with State and Federal regulations.

Job Duties:

• Provide supervision to support staff or contractors including assigning, directing, training, reviewing, and evaluating subordinates or projects.
• Prepare budgets for general liability, workers' compensation, and general fund insurance programs; authorize payments from funds; monitor fund balances; develop cost allocation plans for departments.
• Coordinate compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Conduct safety inspections and prepare reports of findings and recommendations for remediation; make suggestions for accident prevention; conduct and/or arrange for safety training; prepare written policies and procedures for compliance with State and Federal safety regulations and attend and coordinate departmental safety meetings.
• Follow the status of workers' compensation claims with a third-party administrator (TPA); serve as liaison with departments, legal counsel, and the TPA; make recommendations for settlement; and coordinate return to work and modified duty programs. Lead staff training to reduce or eliminate industrial injuries and possibly implement a wellness program.
• Review and analyze reports of industrial injuries, motor vehicle accidents, and reports on employee and non-employee accidents to enhance loss control.
• Review and interpret actuarial reports and make recommendations for reserve levels and funding of self-insured programs. Analyze schedule of values for completeness and accuracy of real and personal property; secure appraisal of property; file and coordinate claims for damages; coordinate coverage with selected provider.
• Review contracts for risk identification, make recommendations on types and limits of insurance, and ensure compliance with risk transfer techniques.
• Review tort claims for legal sufficiency; conduct investigations of allegations; make recommendations for settlement or denial of claim; monitor denied claims to determine if a lawsuit is brought; monitor expenditures and reserve levels of litigated claims; report claim status to excess carrier; and, maintain liability claims register.

Preferred Qualities:

• Clear and concise communication, both verbally and in writing
• Dedication to successful collaboration with all levels of the line staff, departmental management, and the Board of Supervisors
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work
• Proven experience with training, planning, directing, and reviewing the work of others
• Past success in developing, implementing, and coordinating programs for safety and training

You matter at Nevada County; your contribution and your ideas all have a place here. We thrive on transparent and ongoing communication through employee newsletters, social media, and hosted sites. We strive to be the best version of ourselves through continuous improvement. We learn and grow as a team. Discoveries happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Best of all, you make a difference in the lives of our community every day. Bring your whole self to our place.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Review the job description for more information.
Minimum Requirements

Education:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in risk management, insurance, business or public administration, or a closely related field.

Experience:
Three years of professional-level experience in risk management, industrial safety, loss prevention, claims administration or municipal administration. Certification by the Insurance Institute of America as an Associate in Risk Management may be substituted for one year of experience.

Licenses:
Possession of a valid California driver's license within 30 days of hire.Employment Type: Full Time