What are the responsibilities and job description for the Risk Manager position at Kent County?
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.
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
Salary : $111,307 - $126,592
