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City of Ontario

Workers' Compensation and Safety Supervisor

City of Ontario, Ontario, California, United States, 91764

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Overview

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. This recruitment may close at any time without notice. Join a collaborative team that cares as much about people and public servanthood as you do. The City of Ontario Human Resources / Risk Management (HRRM) Agency is seeking self-driven, motivated and talented Risk Management professionals passionate about growing in a professional environment and playing an active role as a contributor to the rapid growth in the development of the City. This professional will play a key role in assisting the City to establish its goal in becoming the Premier Community of the Inland Empire. Our team seeks to work with enthusiastic individuals who will provide unique perspectives in finding innovative solutions to complex administrative and human resources/risk management issues. The Workers\' Compensation and Safety Supervisor position provides Risk Management professionals with the opportunity to plan and coordinate services related to health and safety, workers\' compensation, and general liability in support of the City\'s goal to be the employer of choice and while providing supervision and coaching to assigned staff. This position is assigned to the Risk Management Division and works alongside several areas of Human Resources including labor relations, benefits, and class & compensation. Projects and assignments will include managing the City\'s Workers\' Compensation program and collaborating with the City\'s new third-party administrator, Athens. Additionally, the position will oversee the City\'s safety and training program. Responsibilities

Plans, supervises, and directs the work of staff including work assignment, employee selection, performance evaluations, employee development and disciplinary action. Researches issues, prepares statistics, and provides analysis and recommendations related to workers compensation claims and general liability claims and other Risk Management programs. Performs professional-level support and analysis in coordinating and performing functions of the City’s Risk Management programs including but not limited to workers’ compensation, claims management, certificate of insurance review, insurance and risk assessment, loss prevention, safety programs, department of transportation (DOT), employer pull notice (EPN) program, and related work as necessary. Researches and assesses claims related to the City\'s third-party administrator including tracking and recommending alternative solutions to claims. Conducts and assesses safety inspections, investigations and provides recommendations including following Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) regulation requirements. Provides daily monitoring of workers\' compensation claims and liability claims, including interaction with claimants and the claims team from the City\'s Third-Party Administrator. Reviews and authorizes recommended case management strategies. Conducts periodic Interactive Process Meetings with employees to monitor their progress and their ability to return to work. Oversees claims management and interacts with management personnel in various City departments regarding injured employees and modified duty programs. Administers disability retirement documents for processing to be submitted for further review and approval from CalPERS. Monitors workers\' compensation claims for trends and potential workplace practice changes and reports such to management personnel. Coordinates workers\' compensation temporary disability payments with Payroll and the City\’s Third-Party Administrator. Reports incidents to Cal/OSHA as required by law. Leads monthly meetings to review outstanding claims. Assists in the development of various Risk Management programs including workers\' compensation, safety, certificates of insurances, litigation, liability and subrogation, DMV and DOT. Assists with the development of Standard Operating Procedures. Performs related duties as assigned. Qualifications

Education : Bachelor\'s degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources Management, Risk Management, Organizational Development, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field. Experience : Four years of increasingly responsible professional experience in a variety of areas related to Human Resources Administration or Risk Management. Desirable : Supervisory experience preferred. Previous work experience with a government agency is highly desirable. Previous experience with workers\' compensation claims management. License : A valid California Class C driver\'s license and an acceptable driving record at the time of appointment and throughout employment. Notes

Proof of education must be provided by attachment to the online application or by email to the Hiring Agency Representative. Acceptable forms include unofficial transcripts, official transcripts, photos and/or photocopies of degrees/certifications. Failure to provide required documentation may result in disqualification. Transcripts from educational institutions outside the United States must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report will result in disqualification from the selection process. How to Apply

Apply online by clicking the "Apply" link at the top of this announcement. If applying for the first time, create a new account; otherwise, log in. Your application and responses to supplemental questions will be used to evaluate qualifications for this position. Include the following if possible: List relevant experience and education relevant to the position. List all periods of employment for at least the past 10 years, beginning with the most recent. Separately list each position held, including different positions with the same employer. A resume may be attached but will NOT substitute for proper completion of the application. Applications that are not properly completed may be rejected. Note: Applicants may be required to attach required certifications or other documentation as outlined in the Qualifications Guideline section. Please contact the Human Resources/Risk Management Agency with questions regarding the application process. Supplemental Questions

To complete your application you may be prompted to respond to supplemental questions. This information is used as part of the screening process and may be scored by a panel. Incomplete responses or false statements may result in disqualification. Provide succinct, concise, descriptive information for each question. If no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. Email Notices

Email is the primary means of communication. Check your email regularly, including SPAM folders. Emails from the City of Ontario will come from "@ontarioca.gov" or "governmentjobs.com". If you change your email address after submitting, update your profile on governmentjobs.com.

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