Risk & Safety Manager - - Human Resources Department

Please submit the General Employment Application for this position to HResources@homesteadfl.gov

General Function:

The employee in this classification is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and coordinating a citywide program of risk management and safety. Work includes varied types of workers' compensation insurance, property and casualty insurance, self-insurance matters, accident and injury prevention and investigation, and other loss control. In addition, the employee would analyze the City's exposure to financial loss resulting from accidents and injury in the workplace, on City property and facilities, and insurable casualty losses and workforce health and safety risk factors. Responsibilities include the development of policies and procedures for loss prevention and their implementation throughout City operations.

An employee in this classification should have a thorough knowledge of property and liability insurance, including State statutes, rules, and regulations, prevailing applicable case law, and the ability to interpret legal documents and contracts regarding insurance requirements and insurance language. The individual must possess the ability to maintain and establish effective working relationships with other employees, elected officials, and the public. This position will report to the Director.

Reports to:

Director of Human Resources

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Risk Analyst

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures compliance with appropriate federal state, and local regulations, including OSHA and Workers' Compensation.

• Manages City's safety program. Conducts Citywide surveys and inspections to identify hazardous conditions involving City liability. Applies national and state compliance standards for workplace and public facility safety and accident prevention.

• Reviews and investigates injuries, property damage, occupational hazards, liability claims and other situations regarding potential loss to the City. Investigates accidents involving City employees, property, or equipment; prepares reports with analysis of causative factors and preventative measures.

• Reviews claims submitted under various insurance policies, legal fees, and court costs, if liable, and recommends action be taken.

• Administers Workers' Compensation program, including cost-effective treatment, rehabilitation procedures, and appropriate light-duty assignments to promote recovery and reduction of lost work time.

• Manages and supervises staff reviewing and establishing insurance requirements to confirm all insurance language in contracts and certificates of insurance follow City requirements.

• Conduct regular reviews with the City attorney on litigated cases and cases set for mediation, hearings, settlement, etc.

• Evaluates and designs cost-effective casualty and liability insurance programs.

• Works with insurance agents and underwriters evaluating various risk exposures and makes recommendations to prevent loss.

• Assists the TPA with claims investigations, conducting case management activities, and ensuring proper negotiation and settlement of claims.

• Analyzes vehicle maintenance and inspection program, driver safety training, and operator safety records.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Qualifying individuals with disabilities may be provided reasonable accommodations to enable them to perform the essential functions.

Type of Appointment/Work hours:

• Full-time/Regular in-person position.

• Standard workweek, which is forty (40) hours of work per week usually consisting of five (5) days of eight (8) hours per day. The workday may be varied for the efficient delivery of public service.

• Will be required to work other than the standard workweek on occasion, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

• Designated as essential personnel.

Physical and Environmental Demands or Conditions:

The physical and environmental demands for this position have been listed on the last page of this description. Physical and environmental demands must be met to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Occupational Safety, or another related academic field with some coursework in occupational safety, insurance, or risk is required. A postgraduate degree and professional certification (i.e., A.R.M.) are preferred.

• Five to seven years' experience in workers' compensation, claims adjusting, safety, or other area within risk management, to include in the property and casualty field in the areas of underwriting, claims and evaluating insurance requirements and indemnity provisions in contracts required, preferably at a municipal level. A minimum of (2) years of supervisory experience is required.

• Public sector loss prevention/risk management experience preferred.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City departmental supervisors and managers, professional organizations and agencies, employees, and the general public.

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software applications.

• Must possess a valid state of Florida driver's license with a clean driving record.

• Must pass background screening process.

Core Competencies:

• Judgment

• Sound decisions based on fact; uses logic to solve problems.

• Quality of Work

• Performs work thoroughly, accurately, and professionally.

• Reliability

• Timely and consistently completes assigned work; consistently reports to work and is punctual.

• Safety

• Committed to ensuring a safe environment and complies with applicable safety standards.

• Technical Capability

• Applies knowledge to identify issues and works to develop skills; demonstrates knowledge of techniques, skills, and equipment.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

• The employee must successfully pass a background screening process and comply with the City's Drug-Free Workplace policy.

• The City will also verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired so the proper completion of Form I-9 is required, which includes the employee providing documents evidencing identity and employment authorization.

All of the above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. This description is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.