Frederickcountymd
Assistant Director of Risk Management Winchester Hall - Frederick
Frederickcountymd, Frederick, Maryland, United States, 21701
Exempt; full-time; 40 hours per week;
Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; partial teleworking schedule may be available in accordance with Division policies;
full benefits This professional position is responsible for managing and directing the day-to-day operations of the Office of Risk Management. The Assistant Director is responsible for the management of the County’s safety and loss prevention program as well as the administration of the County’s self-insurance commercial insurance policies, including but not limited to general liability, auto and property, cyber, medical professional, crime and fiduciary, pollution, flood, and drone policies, as well as the self-insured workers’ compensation program. The Assistant Director provides a risk management perspective on the County’s activities, including assisting in the creation or revision of programs, policies, and procedures. Supervision is given to professional and administrative staff; supervision is received from the Director of Risk Management.
NOTE: The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy.
For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate. Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.
TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE: Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full-time benefited Frederick County Government employee. 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Vesting after 5 years of service Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan. Coming in 2025: Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care For more information, visit our
benefits
page on the Frederick County Government
job opportunities webpage
. Supervise day-to-day operations of the risk management office to include the safety, loss control, and claims management work of the office Interpret and provide information on the County's insurance programs and coverages Evaluate departmental operations for the purpose of identifying risk exposures Manage property appraisal contract and visit with County Divisions and the Fire & Rescue Volunteer Companies, as well as facilitate coordination with FCC and FCPS for their appraisal visits Provide legislative initiatives and concerns to the Director of Risk Management Analyze and classify risks as to frequency and potential severity, measure financial impact of risks to the County, and determine the proper course of action to adequately protect the County's interests Manage special projects and assignments as assigned by the Director Supervise, train, direct, evaluate, and discipline office staff in accordance with Frederick County Government Human Resources Assist divisions and departments in understanding risk management concepts and issues Develop policies and procedures for use within the Office of Risk Management as well as assist with reviewing policies and procedures from a risk management perspective for other Divisions across the County Preparing and analyzing statistical reports relating to loss trends, budget, and other risk control measures Participate in meetings with Division Directors, the CAO, and the County Executive on matters involving risk management concerns, as needed Oversee investigations of serious claims of damage, accidents and injury; review recommendations from investigators and legal; coordinate and oversee the settlement of claims; and administer procedures for obtaining settlements Make recommendations to Division Directors and Chief Administrative Officer for the resolution of complex problems and disputes involving citizens’ claims against the County or allied agencies Assist the Director in preparing the annual budget and fiscal plans for the office Serve in the absence of the Director Office Risk Management Develop and maintain a volunteer management program to assist Divisions with volunteers and unpaid interns Maintain, update, and review the County’s Drone Policy and other County policies and procedures Supervise, train, direct, evaluate, and discipline office staff in accordance with Frederick County Government Human Resources guidelines Occasionally and as needed, inspect work sites and other locations for risk assessment As needed, create Staff Reports for County approval Perform other related duties as required To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed above, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned.The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical demands or working conditions 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 the essential functions.
Bachelor's degree Minimum 7 years of work experience in risk or workplace safety management, which must include insurance and claims management Minimum 2 years of work experience supervising or directing the work of others Intermediate skills with Microsoft 365 Possession of a valid automobile operator's license NOTE: A combination of related education, certifications, and/or work experience may be considered towards the overall requirements of this position
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Considerable knowledge of risk management standards and practices, principles of self-insurance, and loss control practices and administrative principles Considerable knowledge of insurance safety standards and procedures, procedures related to insurance program development and operations, insurance risk determination and analysis, claims investigation and insurance accounting procedures Knowledge of computer use in risk management analysis functions Ability to maintain up-to-date knowledge of State and Federal laws related to insurance, workers’ compensation, and risk management legislation Ability to analyze insurance risk, analyze exposures and activities and recommend appropriate levels of coverage Ability to effectively supervise and direct the work of others Strong and effective mathematical and clerical skills, with the ability to accurately compile, prepare and verify detailed information Ability to effectively compile, analyze and prepare detailed information and reports Ability to effectively investigate claims and determine liability Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, representatives of cooperating agencies and the general public Ability to provide excellent customer service skills to County employees and the general public Strong typing skills and intermediate skills in Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills including the ability to clearly explain policies and procedures Ability to accurately compile and prepare statistical data and reports Ability to effectively access and utilize Microsoft Office Suite, e-mail, spreadsheet and other systems and equipment, and to learn new software as it is required Ability to effectively organize work, determine priorities, including the ability to make decisions and complete assigned duties with minimal supervision Discretion and good judgment in dealing with sensitive and personal information with ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality
PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR: Completion of the Associate of Risk Management designation, or other insurance-related certification or currently in process to obtain related certifications Work experience in auto, property, general, or professional liability insurance and claims Experience in risk management or insurance in the public sector Local government work experience
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS: While working in this position, the employee is constantly sitting, walking and performing repetitive motions; and occasionally driving While working in this position, the employee is constantly working indoors and rarely outdoors Available for varied evening and weekend work hours to accommodate meetings, special events, etc. Ability to provide own transportation to offsite meetings or assessments, etc. KIND OF EXAMINATION (may include): An evaluation of training and experience One of more interviews
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Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; partial teleworking schedule may be available in accordance with Division policies;
full benefits This professional position is responsible for managing and directing the day-to-day operations of the Office of Risk Management. The Assistant Director is responsible for the management of the County’s safety and loss prevention program as well as the administration of the County’s self-insurance commercial insurance policies, including but not limited to general liability, auto and property, cyber, medical professional, crime and fiduciary, pollution, flood, and drone policies, as well as the self-insured workers’ compensation program. The Assistant Director provides a risk management perspective on the County’s activities, including assisting in the creation or revision of programs, policies, and procedures. Supervision is given to professional and administrative staff; supervision is received from the Director of Risk Management.
NOTE: The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy.
For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate. Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.
TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE: Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full-time benefited Frederick County Government employee. 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Vesting after 5 years of service Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan. Coming in 2025: Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care For more information, visit our
benefits
page on the Frederick County Government
job opportunities webpage
. Supervise day-to-day operations of the risk management office to include the safety, loss control, and claims management work of the office Interpret and provide information on the County's insurance programs and coverages Evaluate departmental operations for the purpose of identifying risk exposures Manage property appraisal contract and visit with County Divisions and the Fire & Rescue Volunteer Companies, as well as facilitate coordination with FCC and FCPS for their appraisal visits Provide legislative initiatives and concerns to the Director of Risk Management Analyze and classify risks as to frequency and potential severity, measure financial impact of risks to the County, and determine the proper course of action to adequately protect the County's interests Manage special projects and assignments as assigned by the Director Supervise, train, direct, evaluate, and discipline office staff in accordance with Frederick County Government Human Resources Assist divisions and departments in understanding risk management concepts and issues Develop policies and procedures for use within the Office of Risk Management as well as assist with reviewing policies and procedures from a risk management perspective for other Divisions across the County Preparing and analyzing statistical reports relating to loss trends, budget, and other risk control measures Participate in meetings with Division Directors, the CAO, and the County Executive on matters involving risk management concerns, as needed Oversee investigations of serious claims of damage, accidents and injury; review recommendations from investigators and legal; coordinate and oversee the settlement of claims; and administer procedures for obtaining settlements Make recommendations to Division Directors and Chief Administrative Officer for the resolution of complex problems and disputes involving citizens’ claims against the County or allied agencies Assist the Director in preparing the annual budget and fiscal plans for the office Serve in the absence of the Director Office Risk Management Develop and maintain a volunteer management program to assist Divisions with volunteers and unpaid interns Maintain, update, and review the County’s Drone Policy and other County policies and procedures Supervise, train, direct, evaluate, and discipline office staff in accordance with Frederick County Government Human Resources guidelines Occasionally and as needed, inspect work sites and other locations for risk assessment As needed, create Staff Reports for County approval Perform other related duties as required To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed above, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned.The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical demands or working conditions 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 the essential functions.
Bachelor's degree Minimum 7 years of work experience in risk or workplace safety management, which must include insurance and claims management Minimum 2 years of work experience supervising or directing the work of others Intermediate skills with Microsoft 365 Possession of a valid automobile operator's license NOTE: A combination of related education, certifications, and/or work experience may be considered towards the overall requirements of this position
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Considerable knowledge of risk management standards and practices, principles of self-insurance, and loss control practices and administrative principles Considerable knowledge of insurance safety standards and procedures, procedures related to insurance program development and operations, insurance risk determination and analysis, claims investigation and insurance accounting procedures Knowledge of computer use in risk management analysis functions Ability to maintain up-to-date knowledge of State and Federal laws related to insurance, workers’ compensation, and risk management legislation Ability to analyze insurance risk, analyze exposures and activities and recommend appropriate levels of coverage Ability to effectively supervise and direct the work of others Strong and effective mathematical and clerical skills, with the ability to accurately compile, prepare and verify detailed information Ability to effectively compile, analyze and prepare detailed information and reports Ability to effectively investigate claims and determine liability Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, representatives of cooperating agencies and the general public Ability to provide excellent customer service skills to County employees and the general public Strong typing skills and intermediate skills in Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills including the ability to clearly explain policies and procedures Ability to accurately compile and prepare statistical data and reports Ability to effectively access and utilize Microsoft Office Suite, e-mail, spreadsheet and other systems and equipment, and to learn new software as it is required Ability to effectively organize work, determine priorities, including the ability to make decisions and complete assigned duties with minimal supervision Discretion and good judgment in dealing with sensitive and personal information with ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality
PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR: Completion of the Associate of Risk Management designation, or other insurance-related certification or currently in process to obtain related certifications Work experience in auto, property, general, or professional liability insurance and claims Experience in risk management or insurance in the public sector Local government work experience
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS: While working in this position, the employee is constantly sitting, walking and performing repetitive motions; and occasionally driving While working in this position, the employee is constantly working indoors and rarely outdoors Available for varied evening and weekend work hours to accommodate meetings, special events, etc. Ability to provide own transportation to offsite meetings or assessments, etc. KIND OF EXAMINATION (may include): An evaluation of training and experience One of more interviews
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