Job description
Description
RISK MANAGER
HIRING RANGE: $8,609 - $9,689 MONTHLY
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About the Position:
The Risk Manager is a working manager responsible for legislative research, policy development and implementation, contract procurement, loss control programs, safety review, and compliance, Workers Compensation insurance, Property and Liability insurance, claims management, and employee programs. They will direct, manage, supervise, and coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Risk Management Division and develop risk strategies and programs as well as minimize the costs of losses resulting from accidents, natural causes, regulatory non-compliance and legal/insurance claims against the City.
What We're Looking For:
The ideal candidate is a proven leader with strong analytical skills, the ability to organize and manage multiple concurrent projects, have strong written and verbal communication, with previous budget management experience and direct experience in risk, safety management. The successful candidate will have the ability to work strategically, in partnership with diverse organizational-wide stakeholders to build consensus and identify innovative ways to improve the health of our organization.
What We Offer:
We know that a healthy and happy workforce is a thriving workforce, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports quality work-life balance including 32 days of paid annual leave to be used for holiday, personal, and/or sick days, health insurance options, employer-matched retirement, a City employee health clinic, wellness program, and an Employee Assistance Program. Of equal importance, we offer an opportunity to serve the community you love and live in. Our employees find their work rewarding and fulfilling, knowing that their day job makes a positive impact.
About Our Culture:
At the City of Grand Junction, we lead the way with continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service. Our core values are demonstrated by our willingness to challenge the status quo, ability to work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common goal, and commitment to fulfilling the needs of our community through thoughtful interactions.
Duties
What You'll Do:
- Direct, manage, supervise, and coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Risk and Benefit Management Division of the Human Resources Department.
- Coordinate and administer the services and activities of safety, loss control, property/liability claims, and risk financing.
- Provide oversight and direction on Workers' Compensation claims management activities, medical restriction updates and work status in addition to loss control claims and settlements.
- Develop and administer the insurance fund annual budget; forecast fund balances.
- Negotiate and Review contracts and insurance policies.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures related to risk, safety and compliance.
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Qualifications
Experience
and Training Guidelines:
Minimum Requirements:
- Four (4) years of responsible experience in risk management, industrial safety, human resources program management experience or a related field including responsibility for managing self-insurance funds and one (1) year of supervisory experience.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in industrial safety, risk management, business administration, public administration or a related field.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver's license.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, an Associate in Risk Management (ARM) Certification is desirable.
Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
Supplemental Information
Explore the Area:
Grand Junction, Colorado is the gateway to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction is surrounded by 1.2 million acres of public land. Residents enjoy world-class whitewater rafting on the Colorado and Green Rivers, golfing, fishing, skiing and snowboarding, and exploring mountain bike and hiking trails through the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest. Grand Junction has a robust downtown and hosts multiple art, music, food, and market events annually. With a population of over 150,000 in Mesa County (65,000 within the City limits) we have many of the big town amenities without the big town stresses such as traffic and trail congestion. With an average of 245 days of sunshine, Grand Junction is the perfect place to work and play.
Learn more about our area on Visit Grand Junction's website and Instagram!
At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, and/or genetic information.
If you have any questions or need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512.
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