Risk Manager

The City of Oxnard is seeking a highly skilled professional for the position of  Risk Manager to join the Human Resources Department. The selected candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing the activities and operations of the Risk Management Division. This individual will oversee the administration of general liability claims/litigation, workplace safety, workers’ compensation claims, and the purchase and administration of the insurance programs. The candidate will collaborate with other departments to reduce risks to the City and to promote and enhance the City’s safety culture. 

• Manages the City’s third-party administrator for workers' compensation claims to ensure timely resolution and to provide authority to settle claims. 
• Monitors and investigates workers' compensation issues and reviews case outcomes. 
• Analyzes workers' compensation claims to identify loss trends and implements programs to reduce losses.  
• Interfaces and coordinates with legal counsel for case preparation and coordination of workers' compensation cases.

• Manages the contract between the City and the third-party administrator for general liability claims and provides authority to settle claims.  
• Monitors performance standards and authorizes claim settlements based on established dollar limits.  
• Analyzes claims to identify loss trends and implements programs to reduce losses.  
• Develops and maintains a comprehensive claims management system.
• Provides analysis, reports, and recommendations to City Council, department directors, managers, and supervisors regarding risk management and insurance issues.
• Reviews and approves contracts, leases, and purchase documents to reduce risk exposure through hold-harmless agreements, bonding, and/or insurance requirements.
• Employs contractual risk transfer strategies to reduce risk to the City by approving and tracking appropriate levels of insurance for vendor contracts.
• Act as representative to the City's excess liability insurer, attending meetings as required.
• Analyze trends in liability coverages and case law; make recommendations for the needed coverage, purchase, loss reduction, and cost; review contracts and agreements relating to insurances and endorsements.
• Oversees a subrogation program and collects from third parties for damage to City property.

• Oversees and develop the City’s Workplace Violence Prevention Program.
• Oversees DOT testing compliance.
• Manages the occupational medical program including oversight of workers’ compensation treatment, fitness-for-duty evaluations, pre-employment and annual physicals, disability accommodations, DOT, and reasonable suspicion drug testing.
• Serve as the City's Americans With Disability Act (ADA) Coordinator; review internal and external requests for reasonable accommodations under State and federal disability discrimination law; seek solutions with line management of impacted departments/divisions.
• Monitor and manage federal and state leave programs (FMLA, CFRA, etc.).

This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Oversee the conduct of performance evaluations, training, hiring, discipline and termination procedures as well as directly supervise management and staff.
• Plans, manages and oversees daily operations of assigned units and/or functions; directs and oversees the implementation of goals and objectives.
• Conducts and participates in departmental staff meetings and meetings with other departments, City leadership and the public; interprets policy and regulations; serves as a City representative and provides consultation, guidance, and issue resolution related to assignment area.
• Reviews and/or prepares a variety of reports, statements, regulatory documents, policies, procedures and/or study analyses; analyzes information and recommends and implements decisions and processes.
• Develops, implements and monitors adherence with policies, procedures, standards and applicable laws and regulations.
• Participates in the development and management of assigned budget; monitors expenditures and budget compliance; prepares forecasts and recommendations related to resource requirements.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES MIGHT INCLUDE: 

Positions assigned to the Human Resources Deartment may be responsible for:

• Serving as the risk manager for the City including representing the City on workers’ compensation issues and general liability claims;

• Providing management oversight over multiple human resources functions and units.

The following are the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the classification:

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting or related field. (must be attached to your application)

EXPERIENCE:

• Six (6) years of advanced journey-level professional experience in risk management, loss control, safety or similar programs involving workers' compensation, property, casualty and liability claims are required and two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Public sector experience is desired.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid California Class C Driver's License.

• Possession of an Associate in Risk Management (ARM) certificate is highly desirable.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing. 

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• Submit NEOGOV/Government Jobs on-line application.

• Complete and submit responses to the supplemental questions, if required.

• Upload resume, cover letter, proof of degree (transcript), or other requested documents.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the online application and include the information only on the resume.  Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. Cover letters and/or optional resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.

The list of qualified candidates established from this recruitment may be used to fill other full-time, part-time, and temporary assignments. There will be one (1) full-time vacancy within the Human Resources Department starting March 2025.

Selected candidate(s) must pass a thorough background investigation.

UNION MEMBERSHIP: Regular full-time and part-time positions in this classification are Confidential pursuant to the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act and are accreted to the Oxnard Mid-Managers Association (OMMA), but may not be represented by OMMA. 

NOTE: For most positions, the City of Oxnard relies on office automation (Microsoft Office/Google) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.

Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions.

Employees are required to participate in the City's direct deposit plan and are paid on a bi-weekly basis.

This position requires a 12 month probationary period.

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100, all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The City of Oxnard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or sexual orientation.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The City of Oxnard makes reasonable accommodation for the disabled.  If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date.  Applicants who request such accommodation must document their request with an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation required.

LEGAL REQUIREMENT: On the first day of employment, new employees must provide proof of citizenship or documentation of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as amended. The City participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with you. Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS. 888-897-7781 dhs.gov/e-verify

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment please contact Jackie Ramos at jackie.ramos@oxnard.org. 

NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.  Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

Salary : $111,107 - $177,771