County of Trinity CA
Please note, all other duties assigned to this position will include HR tasks.
Plan, organize, administer and maintain the County’s risk management and loss prevention programs. This includes general liability, workers’ compensation, medical malpractice and property programs, and the County workplace safety and training program. In addition, this position will compile and analyze historical data to help improve the County programs and risk avoidance. This position will also perform other related duties as assigned.
(The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.)
Administers and monitors the effectiveness of the County’s insurance programs including general liability, workers’ compensation, property and medical malpractice; Administers, evaluates and modifies the County’s Safety and Injury and Illness Prevention Program; Develops, recommends and conducts safety inspections and safety meetings/trainings throughout the County ensuring compliance with Federal and State Safety regulations and standards; investigates and reviews claims against the County to evaluate potential County liability and settlement possibilities; Works directly with third party administrators involved in general liability, workers’ compensation and investigation services, including legal counsel; Oversees the maintenance of accurate employee records ensuring all confidential information and data are secure; Settles claims within authorized limit as appropriate and recommends settlement or rejection as appropriate; Confers with departments regarding risk exposure arising out of County operations and recommends methods to minimize these exposures; Designs, recommends and implements new programs to mitigate risk exposure, reduce costs and increase safety awareness; Serves on committees relating to risk management and safety responsibilities; Evaluates workstation ergonomics, developing recommendations and assists employees with making needed changes; Provides necessary training, support and development to Department Safety Representatives; Presents oral, written and graphic reports to various boards, commissions and/or committees in compliance with state and federal laws; Analyzes the terms of contracts with the County to assure the proper insurance requirements are met; Serves as the County’s designated representative or alternate on TRINDEL’s Board of Directors; Provides supervision and training for assigned staff.
Knowledge of
Principles and practices of liability or workers’ compensation program administration, including government tort claims procedures under California law.
Principles and practices of investigative techniques, evidence preservation and accident reconstruction.
Pertinent local, State and Federal rules, laws and regulations relating to general liability, workers’ compensation and employee health and safety.
Methods of compiling and analyzing historical data.
Principles and practices of research, analysis and management.
Principles and practices of work safety.
Modern office procedures, methods and office equipment.
Ability to
Organize, implement and direct general liability or workers’ compensation, investigation services operations/activities and safety programs of the County.
On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; intermittently analyze work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policy and procedures.
Perform the most complex work of the unit including safety and insurance-risk management related investigations and studies, organize data and develop effective recommendations regarding findings and corrective actions.
Make decisions and take responsibility for the risk management and safety programs.Interpret and explain pertinent County and Department policies and procedures, as well as laws, rules and regulations, related to County Risk Management and Safety Programs.
Develop and maintain comprehensive records and statistics.
Effectively represent the County Administrative Office and the County Risk Management Program with county staff, the public, community organizations and other governmental agencies.
Assist in the development and monitoring of an assigned program budget.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff.
Training and Experience Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Preferred equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business or public administration, risk management or a related field;
or two (2) year degree from an accredited college or university and 4 years of increasingly responsible experience in safety, insurance, workers’ compensation or public entity liability administration or claims adjustment.
Special Requirements
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver’s License.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 25 lbs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of audio-visual equipment; use of office equipment including computers, telephones, calculators, copiers and FAX.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed in an office environment; may occasionally work outside; continuous contact with staff and the public.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Risk and Loss Prevention Manager is a management-level position utilized in the Administrative Office to manage County risk and loss prevention programs. The incumbent reports directly to the County Administrative Officer or Deputy County Administrative Officer. This position has a high-level of delegated responsibility for the administration and maintenance of the County’s programs covering loss prevention, general liability, occupational safety and workers’ compensation. The incumbent serves as the liaison to the County’s third-party administrators for risk management and insurance.
REPORTS TO County Administrative Officer and/or Deputy County Administrative Officer.
CLASSIFICATIOINS SUPERVISED Incumbent provides guidance and work coordination for other members assigned to the risk and loss prevention division of the County Administrative Office.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER In addition to our everyday duties, we have an added responsibility to help in a declared disaster. Under California law, all public employees are Disaster Service Workers and may be called upon in the event of a disaster. The roles and responsibilities for Disaster Service Workers are authorized by the California Emergency Services Act and are defined in the California Government Code 3100-3102; Labor Code 3211.92(b).
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Plan, organize, administer and maintain the County’s risk management and loss prevention programs. This includes general liability, workers’ compensation, medical malpractice and property programs, and the County workplace safety and training program. In addition, this position will compile and analyze historical data to help improve the County programs and risk avoidance. This position will also perform other related duties as assigned.
(The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.)
Administers and monitors the effectiveness of the County’s insurance programs including general liability, workers’ compensation, property and medical malpractice; Administers, evaluates and modifies the County’s Safety and Injury and Illness Prevention Program; Develops, recommends and conducts safety inspections and safety meetings/trainings throughout the County ensuring compliance with Federal and State Safety regulations and standards; investigates and reviews claims against the County to evaluate potential County liability and settlement possibilities; Works directly with third party administrators involved in general liability, workers’ compensation and investigation services, including legal counsel; Oversees the maintenance of accurate employee records ensuring all confidential information and data are secure; Settles claims within authorized limit as appropriate and recommends settlement or rejection as appropriate; Confers with departments regarding risk exposure arising out of County operations and recommends methods to minimize these exposures; Designs, recommends and implements new programs to mitigate risk exposure, reduce costs and increase safety awareness; Serves on committees relating to risk management and safety responsibilities; Evaluates workstation ergonomics, developing recommendations and assists employees with making needed changes; Provides necessary training, support and development to Department Safety Representatives; Presents oral, written and graphic reports to various boards, commissions and/or committees in compliance with state and federal laws; Analyzes the terms of contracts with the County to assure the proper insurance requirements are met; Serves as the County’s designated representative or alternate on TRINDEL’s Board of Directors; Provides supervision and training for assigned staff.
Knowledge of
Principles and practices of liability or workers’ compensation program administration, including government tort claims procedures under California law.
Principles and practices of investigative techniques, evidence preservation and accident reconstruction.
Pertinent local, State and Federal rules, laws and regulations relating to general liability, workers’ compensation and employee health and safety.
Methods of compiling and analyzing historical data.
Principles and practices of research, analysis and management.
Principles and practices of work safety.
Modern office procedures, methods and office equipment.
Ability to
Organize, implement and direct general liability or workers’ compensation, investigation services operations/activities and safety programs of the County.
On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; intermittently analyze work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policy and procedures.
Perform the most complex work of the unit including safety and insurance-risk management related investigations and studies, organize data and develop effective recommendations regarding findings and corrective actions.
Make decisions and take responsibility for the risk management and safety programs.Interpret and explain pertinent County and Department policies and procedures, as well as laws, rules and regulations, related to County Risk Management and Safety Programs.
Develop and maintain comprehensive records and statistics.
Effectively represent the County Administrative Office and the County Risk Management Program with county staff, the public, community organizations and other governmental agencies.
Assist in the development and monitoring of an assigned program budget.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff.
Training and Experience Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Preferred equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business or public administration, risk management or a related field;
or two (2) year degree from an accredited college or university and 4 years of increasingly responsible experience in safety, insurance, workers’ compensation or public entity liability administration or claims adjustment.
Special Requirements
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver’s License.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 25 lbs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of audio-visual equipment; use of office equipment including computers, telephones, calculators, copiers and FAX.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed in an office environment; may occasionally work outside; continuous contact with staff and the public.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Risk and Loss Prevention Manager is a management-level position utilized in the Administrative Office to manage County risk and loss prevention programs. The incumbent reports directly to the County Administrative Officer or Deputy County Administrative Officer. This position has a high-level of delegated responsibility for the administration and maintenance of the County’s programs covering loss prevention, general liability, occupational safety and workers’ compensation. The incumbent serves as the liaison to the County’s third-party administrators for risk management and insurance.
REPORTS TO County Administrative Officer and/or Deputy County Administrative Officer.
CLASSIFICATIOINS SUPERVISED Incumbent provides guidance and work coordination for other members assigned to the risk and loss prevention division of the County Administrative Office.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER In addition to our everyday duties, we have an added responsibility to help in a declared disaster. Under California law, all public employees are Disaster Service Workers and may be called upon in the event of a disaster. The roles and responsibilities for Disaster Service Workers are authorized by the California Emergency Services Act and are defined in the California Government Code 3100-3102; Labor Code 3211.92(b).
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