Risk Management Director

Salary : $152,404.76 - $178,964.74 Annually

Location : Within the boundaries of the Long Beach Unified School District, CA

Job Type : Full-Time, 12 months

Job Number : 25-0033-0578

Department : Risk Management Services

Opening Date : 07 / 11 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Job Summary

Under general direction, to plan, organize, and direct the District's risk management program in the areas of workers compensation, health and welfare benefits, property and liability and insurance programs of the district; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel; perform related duties as assigned.

Examples of Duties

The classification specification does not describe all duties performed by all incumbents within the class. This summary provides examples of typical tasks performed in this classification.

• Plan, develop, and recommend policies, regulations, and operational procedures related to the District's risk management program including the areas of workers compensation, health and welfare benefits, property and liability and insurance programs. E
• Direct the work of the District's workers compensation program, including supervision of claims administration, payment of temporary or permanent disability benefits, rehabilitation, and employee safety programs related to CAL / OSHA requirements. E
• Draft and recommend budgets related to risk management and insurance coverages. E
• Conduct studies or related research activities to ensure adherence to appropriate risk management legal mandates, policies, regulations, and district standards or needs. E
• Direct preparation of records and reports necessary to develop experience-cost-analysis and safety loss prevention summaries for guidance of management. E
• Prepare and present reports and information related to risk management, accident prevention, and district loss and claims experience. E
• Review and analyze district insurance costs, loss, claims experience, accident history, and make recommendations for appropriate risk management programs and cost reduction through such actions as changing carriers, pools modifying bidding procedures, changing specifications, educational programs, safety committee activities, etc. E
• Set up and maintain appropriate data storage and retrieval systems for management of risk related information. E
• Inspect facilities and grounds to evaluate conditions affecting safety and risk management control. E
• Provide counsel and advice to operational units concerning accident prevention, risk reduction, loss control and state and federal employment requirements on testing for substance and alcohol abuse. E
• Investigate and evaluate risk management related claims against the district. E
• Participate in the investigation of incidents and coordinate the preparation of material and evidence for use in hearings, litigation, and insurance claim cases. E
• Provide technical assistance and expertise in evaluating existing and proposed insurance coverage and insurance contract language in such areas as :

AnnuitiesPerformance & Fidelity Bonds Workers' Compensation

PropertyLiabilityStudent Accident

Employee Benefits VisionUnemployment

Note : At the end of some of the duty statements there is an italicized E which identifies essential duties required of the classification. This is strictly for use in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Employment Standards

Knowledge of :

Principles, methods, and procedures of modern public and business administration, organization, management, supervision, and planning.

Concepts, trends, methods, practices, and procedures pertaining to risk management.

CAL / OSHA regulations and safety inspection methods.

Insurance, labor, and safety laws or codes.

Laws related to industrial injury or illness, school district liability, property, and health insurance.

Claims office management, such as claims reporting and lawsuit preparation.

Objectives and general operating techniques of a school district.

Training and supervision of personnel.

Policies, procedures and practices of employer provided self-insurance programs.

Modern office equipment such as personal computer and multiline telephone.

Personal computer software including spread sheets such as Excel.

Ability to :

Accurately understand and interpret laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to insurance and risk management.

Effectively plan and direct the work of others.

Conduct studies, gather data, analyze complex data and / or problems, and develop effective solutions or recommendations.

Plan, organize, and develop an effective risk management and loss prevention program.

Work effectively with such individuals or employees, employee representatives, insurance carrier representatives, district management personnel, and the general public.

Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Prepare clear and accurate reports.

Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

Speak clearly and effectively before individuals or groups.

Prepare and administer budgets.

Operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices.

Education and Training

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in business or public administration, or closely related field is required, preferably with course work relating to law, insurance, risk management, or safety engineering.

Experience

At least five years management experience in the administration of risk management programs including investigation and adjustment of Workers' Compensation and Liability claims, general liability and property claims, and employee group insurance including medical, dental, and vision plans, is required. At least three years of the experience with an organization or third party administrator dealing with no less than 2000 employees is highly desirable.

Certification by the State of California as a Self Insurance Administrator is highly desirable.

Associate in Risk Management or Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter or Certified Risk Manager or Fellow in Risk Management are highly desirable

Any other combination of training and / or experience that could likely provide the desired skills, knowledge or abilities may be considered.

Special Requirements

Possession of valid California Class C Driver's license at the time of appointment.

An applicant for this class will be required to obtain, at his / her own expense, and submit his / her motor vehicle driving record at the time of appointment. The record must meet and be maintained at the district's safe driving record standard. Failure to meet this requirement will result in the disqualification and / or rejection of the eligible regardless of any other standing.

The Long Beach Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, national origin, religion, race or ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer : Steve Rockenbach, Director of Employee Relations, 1515 Hughes Way, Long Beach, CA 90815, 562-997-8220, and Title IX Coordinator : Kimberly Dalton, Director of Human Resource Services, 1515 Hughes Way, Long Beach, CA 90815, 562-997-8108, .

SELECTION PROCEDURE :

The examination process for this recruitment may be comprised of one or any combination of the following : screening of the applicant's training, background, and experience; scored evaluation of responses on a supplemental application; written examination(s); qualifications appraisal oral examination; performance examination; or technical oral examination, scored on a job-related basis. Only the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the examination process. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations

The District provides excellent medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits as well as an income protection plan for eligible Classified employees.

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Classified employees earn paid vacation at the initial rate of 14 days for full-time 12 month employees (.055 hour for each hour worked) and receive increases after 5, 10, and 15 years of service for a total of 21 days after 15 years.

12 month Classified employees earn 13 working days of sick leave each year which are accumulated indefinitely. Employees of other California school districts who have accrued sick leave may transfer it to LBUSD in accordance with the California Education Code.

12 month Classified employees receive 14 paid holidays per year.

Completion of the following supplemental questions is required of all applicants. This is considered a test component in the examination process. An evaluation of candidates' responses will be made by a screening panel following the application deadline. A limited number of candidates who best meet the needs of the District will be invited to continue in the examination process. It is important that your responses are clear and concise. Responses that are incomplete or unclear will not receive credit. Your Work Experience in the application must also include all of your recent and relevant experience in order for your application and supplemental to be considered. For those questions to which you have no response, please indicate "no response".In addition to completing the application and supplemental application, you will be required to submit your current resume.

Resume required. Candidates are required to submit a resume with their application. Failure to include the resume at the time of application will result in the disqualification of your application. If you require support with the submission of your resume, please email mgaytan@lbschools.net prior to the application closing date.I understand my resume must be uploaded with my online application.

This position requires graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in business or public administration, or a closely related field. Preferably with course work relating to law, insurance, risk management, or safety engineering. In addition, the position requires at least five years of management experience in the administration of risk management programs including investigation and adjustment of Workers' Compensation and Liability claims, general liability and property claims, and employee group insurance including medical, dental, and vision plans.Please review the options before selecting as this will be considered an automatic screening question and failure to select the experience that most closely matches the qualifying experience you possess may result in the disqualification of your application.

This position requires management experience in the administration of risk management programs including investigation and adjustment of Workers' Compensation and Liability claims, general liability and property claims, and employee group insurance including medical, dental, and vision plans.Please list your management level of experience that qualifies you for this position. (This information must be verifiable on your application and / or resume.)

Experience with an organization or third party administrator dealing with no less than 2000 employees is highly desirable but not required.Please select the response that most closely matches the experience you possess.

Please select the certifications you hold that are related to this position.

Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license is required. At the time of appointment, you will be required to obtain, at your expense, your motor vehicle driving record which must meet and be maintained at the District's Safe Driving Record Standard. Failure to meet this requirement will result in your disqualification and / or rejection regardless of your qualifications. The District's Safe Driving Record Standard is defined as meeting all of the following criteria : No more than three (3) moving violations within the past three (3) yearsNo more than one (1) at fault accident within the past three (3) years (any accident shall be deemed at-fault absent sufficient proof to the contrary, such as : a signed statement from a private insurance company, or a report from the Department of Motor Vehicles or other government agency);No conviction for failure to report an accident within the past three (3) yearsNo conviction for driving under the influence, or driving while intoxicated, or reckless driving within the past five (5) years. Do you meet the District's Safe Driving Record Standard?

PLEASE NOTE : All notifications will be sent via email.Applicants must check their emails on a regular basis to find out their status on an application. Emails we send may be caught by spam filters and it is the responsibility of the applicant to check their spam / junk folder.

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Salary : $152,405 - $178,965