What are the responsibilities and job description for the Risk and Benefits Officer position at St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners?
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St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a Risk and Benefits Officer for our well-established Human Resources and Risk Management department whose headquarters are located in beautiful St. Augustine, Florida. St. Johns County residents enjoy a healthy quality of life with many perks including one of the top rated public school systems in the State of Florida, miles of beach shoreline, peaceful estuary scenery of the St. Johns River, long established agriculture and equestrian scene, and the nation’s oldest city, historic St. Augustine. In 2019 St. Johns County was ranked the 10th fastest growing county in the United States showcasing that there is truly something for everyone in St. Johns County!The St. Johns County Human Resources and Risk Management Department is responsible for developing strategic partnerships and collaboration to attract, develop and retain a high performing workforce and promote a healthy, safe and productive work environment for its employees, departments, community partners and the public with the intent to position St Johns County as an employer of choice.Employees work in a team-oriented environment in a variety of divisions with two common goals in mind: to provide the best services to our citizens and to be the best public utility in North Florida. The newly selected Risk and Benefits Officer will oversee the guidance of the County’s Risk Management, Worker’s Compensation program, and the Self-insured Health Plan & Benefits programs.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The ideal Risk and Benefits Officer candidate must possess St. Johns County’s core values of compassion, innovation, and trustworthiness and must work well in a collaborative team environment. Some of the specific tasks include but are not limited to: Manages the County’s workers’ compensation program and health insurance plan benefits. Oversees medical recovery and supports impacted employees and supervisory staff. Coordinates and provides recommendations for alternative work assignments and facilitates and provides training for County employees. Ensures all Risk & Benefit programs and services comply with applicable County policies and procedures and state and federal regulations.Reviews and evaluates Risk & Benefits operations, work products, methods, procedures and performance outcomes; and identifies opportunities to improve overall department performance.Creates and conducts open enrollment programs and communicates clearly. Explains benefit options to employees as well as explains rules, regulations, policies, statutory requirements and impact/consequences to Management in relation to employee insurance benefits and workers’ compensation.Oversees, processes and inputs new insurance claims, sets up claim files, records information, interprets and implements rules and regulations pertaining to coverage.Researches and prepares health benefits, and risk management reports, including but not limited to investigations of accident or loss circumstances, claims settlement requests, public records management, and other analyses.Ensures the proper completion of all Risk and Benefits related third-party claims, notices of claims and other required reporting. Serves as liaison to County employees, insurance carriers, outside agencies, attorneys, and the public to ensure proper and complete communication and documentation of incident activities.Provides excellent customer service to the employees, the public, and to customers of the department. Directs, monitors and reports on all employee drug testing.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
NOTE TO APPLICANTS: Candidates may apply through St. Johns County’s Online Application System: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sjcflApplications must be submitted through St. Johns County’s Online Application System in order to be considered. Paper documents, emailed resumes or otherwise are not accepted in lieu of an application. All applications must be submitted before the advertised closing date.St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is a drug free workplace and equal opportunity employer.All employment actions are taken without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, handicap, disability, marital status, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.
St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a Risk and Benefits Officer for our well-established Human Resources and Risk Management department whose headquarters are located in beautiful St. Augustine, Florida. St. Johns County residents enjoy a healthy quality of life with many perks including one of the top rated public school systems in the State of Florida, miles of beach shoreline, peaceful estuary scenery of the St. Johns River, long established agriculture and equestrian scene, and the nation’s oldest city, historic St. Augustine. In 2019 St. Johns County was ranked the 10th fastest growing county in the United States showcasing that there is truly something for everyone in St. Johns County!The St. Johns County Human Resources and Risk Management Department is responsible for developing strategic partnerships and collaboration to attract, develop and retain a high performing workforce and promote a healthy, safe and productive work environment for its employees, departments, community partners and the public with the intent to position St Johns County as an employer of choice.Employees work in a team-oriented environment in a variety of divisions with two common goals in mind: to provide the best services to our citizens and to be the best public utility in North Florida. The newly selected Risk and Benefits Officer will oversee the guidance of the County’s Risk Management, Worker’s Compensation program, and the Self-insured Health Plan & Benefits programs.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The ideal Risk and Benefits Officer candidate must possess St. Johns County’s core values of compassion, innovation, and trustworthiness and must work well in a collaborative team environment. Some of the specific tasks include but are not limited to: Manages the County’s workers’ compensation program and health insurance plan benefits. Oversees medical recovery and supports impacted employees and supervisory staff. Coordinates and provides recommendations for alternative work assignments and facilitates and provides training for County employees. Ensures all Risk & Benefit programs and services comply with applicable County policies and procedures and state and federal regulations.Reviews and evaluates Risk & Benefits operations, work products, methods, procedures and performance outcomes; and identifies opportunities to improve overall department performance.Creates and conducts open enrollment programs and communicates clearly. Explains benefit options to employees as well as explains rules, regulations, policies, statutory requirements and impact/consequences to Management in relation to employee insurance benefits and workers’ compensation.Oversees, processes and inputs new insurance claims, sets up claim files, records information, interprets and implements rules and regulations pertaining to coverage.Researches and prepares health benefits, and risk management reports, including but not limited to investigations of accident or loss circumstances, claims settlement requests, public records management, and other analyses.Ensures the proper completion of all Risk and Benefits related third-party claims, notices of claims and other required reporting. Serves as liaison to County employees, insurance carriers, outside agencies, attorneys, and the public to ensure proper and complete communication and documentation of incident activities.Provides excellent customer service to the employees, the public, and to customers of the department. Directs, monitors and reports on all employee drug testing.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
NOTE TO APPLICANTS: Candidates may apply through St. Johns County’s Online Application System: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sjcflApplications must be submitted through St. Johns County’s Online Application System in order to be considered. Paper documents, emailed resumes or otherwise are not accepted in lieu of an application. All applications must be submitted before the advertised closing date.St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is a drug free workplace and equal opportunity employer.All employment actions are taken without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, handicap, disability, marital status, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.
