What are the responsibilities and job description for the Risk Management Division Manager position at Seminole County/Board of County Commissioners?
This classification performs high level responsible professional, administrative, technical and managerial work analyzing, evaluating and implementing the Risk Management programs. This position reports to the Resource Management Director.
**Salary will be determined depending on qualifications of candidates who exceed the minimum requirements as outlined within the job description.
**Additional compensation based on licensure.
Manages a self-insured property, liability, workers' compensation, and safety program for County operations and those constitutional offices participating the self-insured fund.
Analyzes and evaluates risk management changes; recommends changes to self-insured retention rates, excess insurance coverage, and specialty insurance coverage.
Analyzes and evaluates risk associated with County contracts and County operations and recommends insurance and contractual strategies to minimize the County’s retained risk.
Coordinates with actuarial consultant, outside counsel, insurance broker, third party administrator, and departments and divisions to ensure adequate information and programs are in place for effective risk management.
Prepares, manages, and maintains accountability for annual Risk Management budget. Recommends reserve levels for the self-insured fund.
Administers reporting of workers’ compensation, property, liability, safety incidents, and claims: both internally, including participating constitutional offices, and with the
County’s Third Party Administrator and insurance carriers.
Approves acceptance of workers’ compensation claims. Approves use of outside counsel on workers’ compensation claims, as appropriate. Approves invoices and claim payments from the County’s self-insured fund.
Responsible for claims management and oversight of contracted third party administrator.
Responsible for litigation management and strategy of those lawsuits assigned to Risk Management for defense by outside counsel, including appearance at hearings, mediations, trials, and public hearings. Consults with the County Attorney’s Office as necessary and ensures they have the necessary information to perform their oversight role of all litigated matters.
Oversees settlement of claims. Negotiates and settles claims within established financial authority; recommends negotiation and settlement strategy of claims reserved to the County Manager’s or Board of County Commissioner’s authority. Ex-officio member of the Risk Management Executive Committee.
Recommends risk management strategies to department directors based on claim experience, industry trends, and lessons learned through claim investigation, negotiation, and settlement.
Member of Public Safety vehicle accident review board.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with elected officials, department officials, employees, insurance representatives, and the general public.
Additional Duties:
Performs other related work as required.
In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.
A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Knowledge of regulations governing risk management administration. In-depth knowledge of various types of insurance programs including claims processing and federal and state statutes.
Ability to communicate well orally and in writing.
Ability to analyze data; ability to read and comprehend legal documents, concepts, and cases.
Ability to deal with crisis situations that require the incumbent to make major decisions involving people, resources, and property.
Preference will be given to candidates with ARM certification, broker license, or other related industry designations and certifications.
Must be able to operate a personal computer and associated software.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License.
All employees must attend Seminole County required trainings.
Department specific trainings per position may be required.
Salary : $88,150 - $141,040
