What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Risk Manager position at City of Largo?

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Mission : Provide Superior Services that Inspire Community Pride

Vision : To be the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay

Values : Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, Creativity

Largo's commitment to a High Performance Organization (HPO) model builds a flexible and resilient organization that intentionally builds leadership capacity at all levels of the organization.

CITY OF LARGO ... Naturally A Great Place to Work!

Closing : 03 / 15 / 2025

Salary :

69,118 - 110,594 USD Annually

Job Summary :

The City of Largo is seeking a detail-oriented Assistant Risk Manager to help oversee risk, insurance, workers' compensation, and safety programs. This role requires strong problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills to support risk mitigation efforts under the general direction of the Risk Manager.

Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Insurance, Business, or related field

3 years of experience in claims, insurance, or risk management

FL 6-20 All Lines Adjuster's License (or ability to obtain in 6 months)

Join us and play a key role in protecting the City's assets while ensuring a safe work environment!

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Additional Benefits :

Additional $3,800 employee benefit dollars; the unused balance of which can be kept as taxable income
Defined Contribution Plan 401(a) with a generous 6.5% City match
Benefits also include 12 paid holidays and 24 hour full access to City fitness center. Continuous learning is supported through tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
May receive $2,500 in relocation assistance for candidates outside Pinellas, Pasco, Hillsborough, or Manatee counties.
Flexible workplace schedule

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

All employees share components of leadership, management, technical, and team skills to assist in making the City of Largo the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay.

Leadership

Demonstrates an understanding and reflection of the City's mission, vision, and values and a commitment to achieve organizational goals aligned with the City's strategic plan

Champions a high-performance work culture that encourages and embraces new ideas, develops individuals, and welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives

Articulates strategic and innovative thinking and provides clarity to deliver superior services

Approaches the job with enthusiasm and curiosity to promote a solutions-oriented work culture

Management

Effectively manages assignments and priorities to ensure the fulfillment of projects, tasks, and responsibilities

Follows suggested procedures to ensure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety, and risk avoidance

Assists in the preparation of the program budget, estimates, and costs for liabilities

Assists with managing the City's relationship with its Third-Party Administrator for workers' compensation claims handling and its occupational medical provider, ensuring the programs are running correctly and efficiently

Assists with overseeing the City's post-offer physical program and Fit for Duty exams

Oversees compliance of Risk Management programs for Commercial Driver License holders through Random Drug Testing and Clearinghouse reporting

Directs Human Resource tasks that require Risk Management expertise

Technical

Assists the Risk Manager with the following :

Handles settlement of complex and major claims made against the City, including workers' compensation, liability, property damage, and physical loss

Coordinates activities with third-party administrators and legal counsel on employee injuries, vehicle, and liability claims

Coordinates complex and major claim activities with legal counsel and pursues subrogation on claims where applicable

Prepares work products for chief management negotiator; may serve on management negotiation team

Identifies and determines the amount of loss exposure by coordinating inspection of the City facilities and operations

Analyzes loss exposure to determine possibilities of elimination or reduction

Recommends risk financing techniques and determines risk retention levels

Reviews all contracts for risk management purposes involving insurance and indemnification

Maintains statistical records and reports and tracks and trends metrics to improve performance

Analyzes investigation reports for the preparation of material and evidence for review board hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations

Maintains oversight in the development, coordination, and presentation of training programs and public relations materials to increase proficiency in safe practices and promote safety consciousness

Develops programs to reduce or eliminate risk or loss through policies and procedures in personnel safety, auto and equipment safety, product and material safety

Coordinates and directs Risk and Safety related committees

Team Skills

Supports transparent decision-making and practices that maximize High Performing Organization (HPO) principles.

Collaborates with all team members in a way that builds upon ideas and takes personal accountability and ownership of projects, roles, and assignments

Openly exhibits a positive attitude, in words and action, and encourages others to do the same

Performs related work as required.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATUS : As a condition of employment, City of Largo employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and / or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience :

Bachelor's Degree in Insurance, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a closely related field and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in claims, insurance, and risk management, including the use of related software and electronic spreadsheets; or an equivalent combination of training and experience

FL 6-20 All Lines Adjuster's license, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment

Valid Driver's License

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Thorough knowledge of principles, standards, and techniques related to claims, insurance, workers' compensation, and risk management procedures

Knowledge of appropriate safety laws, codes, standards, and regulations such as OSHA and ANSI

Knowledge of appropriate federal laws, codes, standards, and regulations such as FMLA, FLSA, Workers' Compensation, and HIPAA

Ability to make decisions in accordance with laws, ordinances, regulations, and established policies

Ability to use claims and safety-related computer software

Knowledge of research methods and sources of relevant claims data

Ability to conduct an in-depth investigation of accident circumstances and responsibilities

Ability to analyze data and to prepare clear and concise reports, orally and in writing

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, resolve stressful and challenging situations, and effectively negotiate with all levels of team members, individuals, professionals, the public, and organizations with tact and diplomacy

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Environment : 80% inside a climate-controlled building and 20% outside, which includes driving.

Physical Requirements : The essential functions of the job require sitting approximately six (6) hours per day, standing approximately one (1) hour per day, and walking approximately one (1) hour per day. The job also requires frequent fine manipulations, with occasional bending / stooping, grasping, kneeling, pulling, reaching, repetitive motion, and lifting / carrying objects up to 15 pounds. On rare occasions, the work requires climbing, crawling, pushing, and lifting / carrying objects weighing up to 44 pounds.

Sensory Requirements : Hearing : Ability to understand what others are saying in normal conversation and on the telephone. Speaking : Ability to communicate orally with others and speak effectively on the phone. Seeing : Ability to see and read computer monitor screens, operate a vehicle, and read normal and fine print.

Driving Requirements : Requires occasional driving and possession of a valid Florida Driver's License.

Technology : The work requires the ability to operate telephones, smartphones, tablets, photocopiers, printers, desktop and laptop computers, calculators, and all associated software. It also requires proficiency with computer hardware and software programs, including word processing, spreadsheet and database applications, internet applications, and database management.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION :

No - DRUG TESTING (Safety Sensitive)

No - CHILDCARE FINGERPRINTING

Yes - CREDIT CHECK

Yes - FDLE AND CJSTC SECURITY CLEARANCE : As mandated by the FDLE, CJSTC, and the Largo Police Department, this position may be subject to additional security clearances due to access to the police department facility or police department's electronic data.

Salary : $69,118 - $110,594

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