Risk Manager
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Please note that applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 pm ET on the day prior to the close date listed on the job posting.Mission: Provide Superior Services that Inspire Community Pride Vision: To be the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay Values: Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, Creativity Largo's commitment to a High Performance Organization (HPO) model builds a flexible and resilient organization that intentionally builds leadership capacity at all levels of the organization.CITY OF LARGO ... Naturally A Great Place to Work!Closing:12/14/2024Salary:$85,883 - 137,405 USD AnnuallyJob Summary:The City of Largo is actively recruiting for a Risk Manager to lead key programs that ensure safety for our team members and residents. What You'll Do:Oversee City-wide risk, insurance, workers' compensation, and safety programs.Analyze data, manage claims, and ensure compliance with laws and policies.Work independently to solve problems and make decisions with confidence.Collaborate with teams to maintain a safe, secure, proactive workplace.What You'll Need:Education: Bachelor's degree in insurance, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related field (master's preferred).Experience: 5+ years in claims, insurance, risk management, and workers' compensation.License & Certifications:Florida 6-20 All Lines Adjuster's LicenseAssociate in Risk Management (ARM) CertificationValid Driver's LicenseProficiency in claims and safety-related software.Why Join Us?•Stability, growth, and an opportunity to make an impact.•Join a city committed to collaboration, innovation, and excellence.Apply today to lead Largo's risk management efforts and make a difference!Additional Benefits:- Additional $7,400 employee benefit dollars; the unused balance of which can be kept as taxable income- Defined Contribution Plan 401(a) with a generous 8% City match- Benefits also include 12 paid holidays and 24 hour full access to City fitness center. Continuous learning is supported through tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.- May receive $6,000 in relocation assistance for candidates outside Pinellas, Pasco, Hillsborough, or Manatee counties.- Flexible workplace scheduleESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:All employees share components of leadership, management, technical, and team skills to assist in making the City of Largo the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay.Leadership

• Demonstrates an understanding and reflection of the City's mission, vision, and values and a commitment to achieve organizational goals aligned with the City's strategic plan
• Champions a high-performance work culture that encourages and embraces new ideas, develops individuals and welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives
• Articulates strategic and innovative thinking and provides clarity to deliver superior services
• Approaches the job with enthusiasm and curiosity to promote a solutions-oriented work culture

Management

• Effectively manages assignments and priorities to ensure the fulfillment of projects, tasks, and responsibilities
• Follows suggested procedures to ensure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety, and risk avoidance
• Assists in the preparation of the program budget, estimates, and costs for liabilities
• Manages the City's relationship with its Third-Party Administrator for workers' compensation claims handling and its occupational medical provider, ensuring the programs are running correctly and efficiently
• Oversees the City's post-offer physical program and Fit for Duty exams
• Direct Human Resource tasks that require Risk Management expertise
• Supervises HR Team Members

Technical

• Handles settlement of complex and major claims made against the City, including workers' compensation, liability, property damage, and physical loss
• Coordinates activities with third-party administrators and legal counsel on employee injuries, vehicle, and liability claims
• Coordinates complex and major claim activities with legal counsel and pursues subrogation on claims where applicable
• Prepares work products for chief management negotiator; may serve on management negotiation team
• Identifies and determines the amount of loss exposure by coordinating inspection of the City facilities and operations
• Analyzes loss exposure to determine possibilities of elimination or reduction
• Recommends risk financing techniques and determines risk retention levels
• Reviews all contracts for risk management purposes involving insurance and indemnification.
• Maintains statistical records and reports and tracks and trends metrics to improve performance
• Analyzes investigation reports for the preparation of material and evidence for review board hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations
• Maintains oversight in the development, coordination, and presentation of training programs and public relations materials to increase proficiency in safe practices and promote safety consciousness
• Develops programs to reduce or eliminate risk or loss through policies and procedures in personnel safety, auto and equipment safety, product and material safety
• Coordinates and directs Risk and Safety related committees

Team Skills

• Supports transparent decision-making and practices that maximize High Performing Organization (HPO) principles.
• Collaborates with all team members in a way that builds upon ideas and takes personal accountability and ownership of projects, roles, and assignments
• Openly exhibits a positive attitude, in words and action, and encourages others to do the same

Performs related work as required.EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATUS: As a condition of employment, City of Largo employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and/or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree (Master's Degree preferred) in Insurance, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a closely related field with significant coursework in insurance claims and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in claims, insurance, risk management, and Workers Compensation along with proficiency in related software and electronic spreadsheets or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• FL 6-20 All Lines Adjuster's license
• Certification as Associate in Risk Management (ARM)
• Valid Driver's License

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of claims, insurance, and risk management procedures
• Ability to make decisions in accordance with laws, ordinances, regulations, and established policies
• Ability to use claims and safety-related computer software
• Knowledge of research methods and sources of relevant claims data
• Ability to analyze data and to prepare clear and concise reports, orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSWork Environment: 80% inside a climate-controlled building and 20% outside, which includes driving.Physical Requirements: The essential functions of the job require sitting approximately six (6) hours per day, standing approximately one (1) hour per day, and walking approximately one (1) hour per day. The job also requires frequent fine manipulations, with occasional bending/stooping, grasping, kneeling, pulling, reaching, repetitive motion, and lifting/carrying objects up to 15 pounds. On rare occasions, the work requires climbing, crawling, pushing, and lifting/carrying objects weighing up to 44 pounds.Sensory Requirements: Hearing: Ability to understand what others are saying in normal conversation and on the telephone. Speaking: Ability to communicate orally with others and speak effectively on the phone. Seeing: Ability to see and read computer monitor screens, operate a vehicle, and read normal and fine print.Driving Requirements: Requires occasional driving and possession of a valid Florida Driver's License.Technology: The work requires the ability to operate telephones, smartphones, tablets, photocopiers, printers, desktop and laptop computers, calculators, and all associated software. The work also requires proficiency with computer hardware and software programs including word, spreadsheet and database applications, internet applications, and database management.IMPORTANT INFORMATION:No - DRUG TESTING (Safety Sensitive)No - CHILDCARE FINGERPRINTINGYes - CREDIT CHECKYes - FDLE AND CJSTC SECURITY CLEARANCE: As mandated by the FDLE, CJSTC, and the Largo Police Department, this position may be subject to additional security clearances due to access to the police department facility or police department's electronic data.