What are the responsibilities and job description for the Risk Manager position at City of High Point?
WHO WE ARE
At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries.
We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You’ll be joining a dynamic team of over 1,300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world!
OUR CORE VALUES
•Integrity: Saying what we mean and consistently doing what we say with no desire other than the good of the citizens we serve. It means standing up for beliefs.
•Responsibility: A continual process that emphasizes a high level of personal accountability by each member of the organization.
•Partnership: Adding competitive value and quality to the services provided to our residents, businesses, and visitors through responsible fiscal stewardship, increased innovation, greater use of technology, and expanded civic, neighborhood and regional partnerships.
WHAT WE OFFER
The City of High Point offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:
•A guaranteed monthly pension upon retirement, vested after 5 years of service
•Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one
•401K and 457B Retirement Plans
•PTO earned within first year
•12 Paid Holidays per year
•Tuition Reimbursement Plan
YOUR PURPOSE
The City of High Point is seeking a dynamic and experienced Risk Manager to spearhead the development and growth of its risk management program. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to shape the City’s future by implementing innovative strategies, establishing best practices, and cultivating a culture of safety. As the Risk Manager, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the City’s operations and assets, while ensuring the ongoing success of its risk management initiatives. If you're a forward-thinking leader with a passion for risk management and public service, we invite you to bring your expertise to this impactful role.
As an integral member of the Finance team, the Risk Manager will oversee insurance, worker's compensation, and safety programs, proactively identifying and mitigating risks across departments. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator and strategic leader, ready to drive change, improve safety measures, and ensure compliance throughout the City.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
•Risk Management Program Development: Design, implement, and oversee the City’s comprehensive risk management program, including insurance coverage, worker's compensation, safety initiatives, and emergency preparedness.
•Risk Identification & Mitigation: Identify areas of risk exposure, analyze potential hazards, and recommend appropriate strategies for risk treatment, including elimination, assumption, or transfer.
•Safety & Worker’s Compensation: Direct and manage the City’s safety program, while administering the worker’s compensation program to ensure compliance and effective claims resolution.
•Claims Management: Oversee the claims process in collaboration with third-party administrators (TPAs) and insurance carriers, including worker's compensation, liability, and property damage claims.
•ADA Coordination: Serve as the City’s ADA coordinator, ensuring compliance and supporting departments and facilities management staff in meeting accessibility requirements.
•Cross Departmental Collaboration: Work with various departments to develop and implement strategies for reducing risks related to workplace safety, security, property conservation, environmental protection, and emergency preparedness.
•Staff Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and train subordinate staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
•Policy Development: Draft and implement administrative policies and procedures that promote risk reduction and ensure the fiscal integrity of the City’s risk management funds.
•Collaboration: Partner with the Human Resources Department, City Attorney’s Office, and other departments to address risk management issues and provide expert guidance.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
•Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
•Minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible experience in developing and administering risk management programs, preferably in the public sector.
•Strong understanding of insurance, insurance procurement, and risk management principles.
•In-depth knowledge of OSHA and ADA regulations.
•Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage effectively with employees at all levels.
•Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
•Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
•Ability to work independently and show initiative in a fast-paced environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
•Experience in risk management within municipal government.
•General knowledge of municipal finance, budget processes, and personnel administration.
•A commitment to customer service and continuous improvement.
Physical Requirements:
•Hearing/Speaking: Must be able to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
•Visual Abilities: Ability to perceive visual information at varying distances, including reading documents and operating a vehicle.
•Physical Strength: Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and 10 pounds frequently, along with regular handling and finger dexterity for office-related tasks.
Work Environment:
•Primarily office-based, with occasional outdoor work depending on project needs.
•No significant occupational hazards.
OUR COMMITMENTS
The City of High Point is dedicated to fostering a work environment that values individuals from all backgrounds and seeks to attract and retain the most qualified partners in service to the citizens of High Point. As an at-will employer, the City allows employees to terminate their employment, or be terminated at any time, with or without cause, as long as it is not prohibited by law.
The City of High Point is committed to classifying and compensating its employees fairly for the work they do, weighing both the internal capabilities and the external market. While the job description is not intended to and does not create a contract of employment, we are excited to use this “living document” as a guide for managing performance and positions to ensure job descriptions are reflective of the current work required by the incumbent or expected by any candidate to whom an offer of employment is extended.
The City of High Point is committed to providing a safe, comfortable working environment for all employees. To that end, we are proud to comply with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements, as well as make reasonableaccommodations to candidates and employees as we are able in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Candidates selected for employment must undergo (a.) a drug screening, in accordance with the City’s drug and alcohol policy and (b.) a background screening to determine whether there is any current, pending, or previous charge, conviction or other infraction deemed incompatible with service in the capacity for which the candidate is being hired. Certain positions are considered so critical to the health and safety of others that a candidate cannot be placed in any of those positions without passing a pre-placement physical exam. Successful results from these conditions will result in an offer of employment.
Application Deadline: In the event of high candidate volume, this position may be removed earlier than the stated closing date. If interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries.
We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You’ll be joining a dynamic team of over 1,300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world!
OUR CORE VALUES
•Integrity: Saying what we mean and consistently doing what we say with no desire other than the good of the citizens we serve. It means standing up for beliefs.
•Responsibility: A continual process that emphasizes a high level of personal accountability by each member of the organization.
•Partnership: Adding competitive value and quality to the services provided to our residents, businesses, and visitors through responsible fiscal stewardship, increased innovation, greater use of technology, and expanded civic, neighborhood and regional partnerships.
WHAT WE OFFER
The City of High Point offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:
•A guaranteed monthly pension upon retirement, vested after 5 years of service
•Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one
•401K and 457B Retirement Plans
•PTO earned within first year
•12 Paid Holidays per year
•Tuition Reimbursement Plan
YOUR PURPOSE
The City of High Point is seeking a dynamic and experienced Risk Manager to spearhead the development and growth of its risk management program. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to shape the City’s future by implementing innovative strategies, establishing best practices, and cultivating a culture of safety. As the Risk Manager, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the City’s operations and assets, while ensuring the ongoing success of its risk management initiatives. If you're a forward-thinking leader with a passion for risk management and public service, we invite you to bring your expertise to this impactful role.
As an integral member of the Finance team, the Risk Manager will oversee insurance, worker's compensation, and safety programs, proactively identifying and mitigating risks across departments. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator and strategic leader, ready to drive change, improve safety measures, and ensure compliance throughout the City.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
•Risk Management Program Development: Design, implement, and oversee the City’s comprehensive risk management program, including insurance coverage, worker's compensation, safety initiatives, and emergency preparedness.
•Risk Identification & Mitigation: Identify areas of risk exposure, analyze potential hazards, and recommend appropriate strategies for risk treatment, including elimination, assumption, or transfer.
•Safety & Worker’s Compensation: Direct and manage the City’s safety program, while administering the worker’s compensation program to ensure compliance and effective claims resolution.
•Claims Management: Oversee the claims process in collaboration with third-party administrators (TPAs) and insurance carriers, including worker's compensation, liability, and property damage claims.
•ADA Coordination: Serve as the City’s ADA coordinator, ensuring compliance and supporting departments and facilities management staff in meeting accessibility requirements.
•Cross Departmental Collaboration: Work with various departments to develop and implement strategies for reducing risks related to workplace safety, security, property conservation, environmental protection, and emergency preparedness.
•Staff Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and train subordinate staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
•Policy Development: Draft and implement administrative policies and procedures that promote risk reduction and ensure the fiscal integrity of the City’s risk management funds.
•Collaboration: Partner with the Human Resources Department, City Attorney’s Office, and other departments to address risk management issues and provide expert guidance.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
•Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
•Minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible experience in developing and administering risk management programs, preferably in the public sector.
•Strong understanding of insurance, insurance procurement, and risk management principles.
•In-depth knowledge of OSHA and ADA regulations.
•Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage effectively with employees at all levels.
•Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
•Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
•Ability to work independently and show initiative in a fast-paced environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
•Experience in risk management within municipal government.
•General knowledge of municipal finance, budget processes, and personnel administration.
•A commitment to customer service and continuous improvement.
Physical Requirements:
•Hearing/Speaking: Must be able to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
•Visual Abilities: Ability to perceive visual information at varying distances, including reading documents and operating a vehicle.
•Physical Strength: Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and 10 pounds frequently, along with regular handling and finger dexterity for office-related tasks.
Work Environment:
•Primarily office-based, with occasional outdoor work depending on project needs.
•No significant occupational hazards.
OUR COMMITMENTS
The City of High Point is dedicated to fostering a work environment that values individuals from all backgrounds and seeks to attract and retain the most qualified partners in service to the citizens of High Point. As an at-will employer, the City allows employees to terminate their employment, or be terminated at any time, with or without cause, as long as it is not prohibited by law.
The City of High Point is committed to classifying and compensating its employees fairly for the work they do, weighing both the internal capabilities and the external market. While the job description is not intended to and does not create a contract of employment, we are excited to use this “living document” as a guide for managing performance and positions to ensure job descriptions are reflective of the current work required by the incumbent or expected by any candidate to whom an offer of employment is extended.
The City of High Point is committed to providing a safe, comfortable working environment for all employees. To that end, we are proud to comply with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements, as well as make reasonableaccommodations to candidates and employees as we are able in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Candidates selected for employment must undergo (a.) a drug screening, in accordance with the City’s drug and alcohol policy and (b.) a background screening to determine whether there is any current, pending, or previous charge, conviction or other infraction deemed incompatible with service in the capacity for which the candidate is being hired. Certain positions are considered so critical to the health and safety of others that a candidate cannot be placed in any of those positions without passing a pre-placement physical exam. Successful results from these conditions will result in an offer of employment.
Application Deadline: In the event of high candidate volume, this position may be removed earlier than the stated closing date. If interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Salary : $72,875 - $98,908
