What are the responsibilities and job description for the Risk Manager position at County of Kent?
Job Responsibilities
Kent County is seeking a proactive and knowledgeable team player to serve as its Risk Manager. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker and collaborative partner, engaging with all County departments, external agencies, and stakeholders to develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive risk management and safety programs.
Under the general direction of the Fiscal Services Director and Deputy County Administrator, the Risk Manager will play a key role in fostering a culture where safety is valued and prioritized across all County operations.
This position will develop and administer comprehensive safety and risk management programs and be responsible for administering self-funded and commercial insurance programs (excluding health and welfare plans), overseeing claims investigations, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations related to insurance liability and risk management. Additionally, the successful candidate will oversee Risk Management staff, and provide guidance to the Kent County Insurance Authority.
Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidate will:
- Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a field relevant to risk management
- Have five to ten years of progressively responsible experience in risk management, demonstrating successful program development and implementation
- Hold a certification in Risk Management
- Appreciate a fast, fun, and flexible work environment
- Demonstrate thorough working knowledge of insurance, self-insurance, risk identification and management, and claims management
- Demonstrate thorough working knowledge of employee safety programs, environmental risks, workers compensation and liability insurance
- Be well-versed in federal, state, and local laws related to risk management, employee safety, and environmental hazards
- Have strong leadership and interpersonal skills along with the ability to interact positively with a diverse Kent County population.
- Have strong project management skills.
- Be adept at collaborating with legal counsel, purchasing staff, and external contractors to ensure compliance with insurance and safety requirements
Additional Information
Benefit Summary
Management Pay Plan (MPP), Exempt
Effective January 1, 2024
Medical and Prescription Plans/Health Care Premium
Health Care Providers – BCBS Wellness PPO, Blue Care Network HMO or
BCMS Wellness High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA)
Prescription Provider –Capital Rx
PPO or HMO: 20% of total healthcare premium per month – pretax
HDHP w/ HSA: 15% of total healthcare premium per month – pretax
HSA – One time new enrollment County contribution of $1,000 single or $2,000 family,
max HSA contribution $4,150 single / $8,300 family
Eligible for non-smoking and wellness exam incentives
Medical benefits will become effective first day of the month after hire.
BENEFIT ELECTION FORM MUST BE RETURNED TO
HUMAN RESOURCES WITHIN 4 DAYS OF HIRE.
Dental Plan - Varipro
Class I – 100% of incurred charges (2 cleanings and 1 x-ray per person, per year)
All other Services – 50% of reasonable costs (including Orthodontics)
Up to $2,500 annually per family
Vision Plan - VSP
No charge for WellVision Exam; $20 materials co-pay or up to $60 co-pay for contact fitting with participating doctors
Life Insurance
$50,000 County paid Term Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance/Dependent Life Insurance
Self-pay in increments of $5,000; Minimum-$15,000/Maximum-$450,000
Spouse term life = $25,000, Child term life = $10,000
Flexible Spending - Varipro
Pre-tax contributions for Health and Dependent Care – only for HMO & PPO plans
Vacation Leave
6 hours 40 minutes each month – after initial month of hire (0-3 years)
See MPP Benefit Book for subsequent accrual
Paid Time Off
Pro-rated amount of 80 hours based on number remaining months in the year at time of hire.
80 hours on the payroll at start of the year.
May accumulate up to 120 hours
Unused paid time off in excess of 120 hours will be added to the employee's retirement bonus bank.
Paid Parental Leave
80 hours of paid time off for birth of a child or temporary placement of the child for adoption. Eligible the 1st of the month following date of hire, runs concurrently with FMLA
Sickness & Accident Plan
1st day of accident or 8th day of illness
67% of gross wages; 26 week benefit
Eligible 1st of the month following date of hire
Eligible for one-time S&A Supplement Bank of 48 hours.
Long Term Disability
60% of monthly covered earnings to a maximum of $5,000 per month; 180 day waiting period
Holidays
11 Scheduled Holidays
Probation Period
None - At Will Employee/Management Relationship
Tuition Reimbursement
$365 per credit hour; maximum of 9 credit hours per year (see policy for eligibility)
Mileage
Published IRS Rate
Deferred Compensation
Enrollment first of each month with a minimum investment of $25 per pay period
Retirement/Defined Pension
Mandatory participation in a Contributory Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
Employee contribution is 9.21% of pre-tax earnings
Supplement to Medical Benefits Premium
Based on years of service, employees may be eligible for a medical benefits premium supplement.
Kent County reserves the right to modify Management Pay Plan benefits.
- The above is a summary of benefits. For specific benefits information consult the MPP handbook and summary plan descriptions.
Salary : $2,500
