What are the responsibilities and job description for the Risk Management Analyst position at City of Boise?
Risk Management Analyst provides complex administrative and financial support to the city's Human Resources Risk Management division. Processes investigate and analyze general liability, workers' compensation, and insurance claims for trends and problems. This position works under general supervision.
- Processes, investigates, and provides recommendations for liability and workers' compensation claims by compiling, verifying the accuracy of, completing research, and fact-finding activities and recording data into the division's risk management information system. Completes initial investigation and follow-up. Generates reports, creates online forms, tracks, and analyzes data on an as-needed, monthly, or annual basis. Creates and maintains appropriate claims files following established records retention policies and procedures. Handles claimant communication. Tracks claims status and facilitates claim administrative actions.
- Processes self-insurance and commercial insurance claims. Tracks workers' compensation and commercial lines of insurance coverage including coordinating requests for proposals and annual renewals.
- Develops memorandums of understanding and contract drafts. Interfaces with appropriate parties on day-to-day issues such as claims processing, subrogation, and accident investigations. Provides assistance for liability claims, workers' compensation claims, general risk issues, and special events insurance questions. Ensures valuations are completed by contractors and maintains a list of insurable properties for the city.
- Supports risk management information systems and learning management systems. Develops, maintains, and administers numerous software programs and databases, excel files, and processes for the risk division. Helps coordinate training activities. Develops online forms to speed entry and works with others to enhance system functionality and data exchange. Coordinates document retention activities for the risk division.
- Completes complex financial analyses, planning, and transactions. Performs accounting, financial, and statistical analyses and develops working papers and financial statements. Tracks department expenditures and revenues. Processes accounts payable, deposits, cash receipts, and journal vouchers.
- Prepares data reports, analyzes past and future budget needs, and assists with budget preparations and cost allocations. Processes worker's compensation, general liability claims, and self-insurance payments including subrogation and restitution. Generates and analyzes various financial and budget reports for management review. Makes budget and financial recommendations for the division. Prepares information for the annual financial audit.
- Develops new processes and procedures as necessary including templates, forms, and communications for various functions. Coordinates the processing of public information requests and the mayor's hotline complaints for the risk division. Coordinates and tracks risk division contracts and agreements. Assists with special projects including coordinating and tracking the division's insurance carrier contracts, third-party administration (TPA) agreements, and other division contracts.
- Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.
- Associate's degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field and
- 2 years of experience in data and program analysis, insurance, or worker's compensation claim processing,
- or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- workers' compensation, liability, or insurance claim processing and administration;
- general governmental accounting principles and practices;
- computer usage including related software; and
- data analysis techniques.
- apply accounting principles in resolving problems;
- perform complex mathematical calculations;
- prepare and interpret detailed financial data and reports;
- research and analyze financial data;
- compile, develop, and organize data and communicate outcomes in written reports;
- communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; and
- perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor, and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training
- Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting and three years of experience in risk management, insurance claims processing, safety or workers' compensation disciplines
- Certified Idaho Workers' Compensation Specialist or other risk management certifications
- Knowledge of Idaho workers' compensation laws and risk management information systems.
- Valid state-issued driver's license.
Applicants must be able to pass:
- City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
- Criminal Justice Information System background check (CJIS)
- Driving Record Check
Physical Efforts
While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds. Also, the employee is frequently pushing/pulling up to 10 pounds. The noise level is occasionally moderate. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear, and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision. Employees will sit, reach, and grasp.
Working Environment
The work environment will include inside conditions. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position.
Salary : $21 - $25
