HomeMy WebLinkAbout15A2055 RISK MANAGEMENT OFFICER 20080718DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL SERVICES
COUNTY OF KAUAI
RISK MANAGEMENT OFFICER 15A2055
Duties Summarv:
Plans, directs and administers a comprehensive county-
wide program for risk management and loss control; develops
policies, procedures and programs; negotiates and oversees
administration of insurance contracts; maintains, evaluates
and monitors the County's exposures to property and
liability loss; and performs other related duties as
required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class is distinguished by its responsibility to
administer the County's risk management program; identify
and evaluate the County's exposures to risk and liabilities
and monitor loss prevention; and provide technical
assistance as the County's resource on issues of risk
management.
Examples of Duties:
Plans, develops and collaborates with departments to
implement county -wide risk management policies, procedures,
programs and controls; continually identifies property and
liability loss exposures, including those associated with
employee safety and workers' compensation; oversee the
follow -up or investigation of problematic issues,
questionable claims and complex cases; analyzes and defines
the extent of exposures; determines effective methods of
avoidance, reduction, prevention, assumption or transfer of
risks to provide optimum coverage at minimal cost; monitors
the insurance industry and develops risk financing
strategies; obtains actuarial evaluations of County self -
insurance programs; develops criteria for loss funding
programs and setting of loss reserves; develops and directs
strategies and risk analyses for self - insurance options;
develops strategies and designs commercial insurance
programs; processes, negotiates and oversees the
administration of the County's insurance contracts; directs
the development and administration of loss prevention
programs, policies and procedures; advises departments in
developing and implementing internal procedures for
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compliance; conducts and /or coordinates risk management
seminars and training sessions; establishes and maintains
records and statistics on the risk management and loss
control programs; analyses data to identify areas of
concern needing appropriate corrective actions; reviews
purchasing /procurement practices and procedures to ensure
that risk management concerns are addressed; provides
technical assistance to all departments /agencies in
evaluating programs and activities to minimize risk
exposure; keeps abreast of and analyzes governmental
regulations, laws and rulings concerned with insurance and
risk management to determine their impact on the County and
its programs; implements appropriate action to stay in
compliance; prepares ordinance amendments and legislation
proposals on matters affecting the County's risk management
programs; prepares and justifies the annual budget for
program expenditures; sets appropriate reserves based on a
review of pending claims; assigns and reviews the work of
subordinates; may recommend personnel actions including
hiring, promotion, disciplinary actions and termination;
plans, develops and implements long -range program plans for
risk management; prepares and directs the preparation of
operational and technical reports; directs the conduct of
special research or studies and makes recommendations.
Minimum Qualification Requirements of the Class:
Training and Experience: A combination of education
and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from
an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate
degree in business administration or a related field, and
progressively responsible work experience of the type and
quality described below:
Three and one -half (31-�) years demonstrating a
knowledge of risk management principles and
applications including risk financing and loss
control;
One (1) year of supervisory work experience involving
planning and directing the work of others, assigning
and reviewing their work, and advising them on
difficult and complex program areas;
One (1) year of administrative experience which
involved active participation in, and major
responsibility for, the development, management,
execution and coordination of policies, activities and
programs. Such experience must have provided
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applicants with knowledge of and demonstrated ability
to plan, organize, coordinate and direct the work of
others; plan program goals and objectives; develop and
implement methods of evaluating program effectiveness;
prepare and execute budgets including manpower,
materials and equipment; develop and execute policies,
rules, regulations and procedures; work effectively
with others in coordinating program goals; and
participate in legislative presentations and committee
meetings.
License Requirement: Possession of a valid motor
vehicle operator's license as required of the position.
Knowledge of: risk management and insurance
principles, concepts and techniques; types and purposes of
insurance policies and coverage; principles and practices
of supervision and program administration; public
relations; data collection, analysis and evaluation
techniques to identify loss exposure.
Ability to: administer a county -wide risk management
program; identify and resolve operating problems in risk
management; collect, maintain and analyze information;
interpret, evaluate and explain laws, ordinances and
regulations; write clear and concise reports for management
analyses; prepare administrative directives; plan, direct
and control the work of others; maintain effective working
relationships with County officials, insurance company
representatives, and the public; communicate effectively,
both orally and in writing.
Health and Physical Condition Requirements:
Persons seeking appointment to the position in this
class must meet the health and physical condition standards
deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties.
This is the first specification approved for the new
class RISK MANAGEMENT OFFICER.
APPROVED: JUL 18 2008
Date
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MALCOLM C. FERNANDEZ
Director of Personnel Services