What are the responsibilities and job description for the Risk Manager position at The State of Oklahoma?
Job Posting Title
Risk Manager
Agency
400 OFFICE OF JUVENILE AFFAIRS
Supervisory Organization
400 Human Resources
Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)
March 10, 2025
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Full/Part-Time
Full time
Job Type
Regular
Compensation
The annual salary rate for this position is up to $80,000.00 based on education and experienceWhy you’ll love it here!
HOPE. COMPASSION. COMMITMENT. The Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA) strives to provide Oklahoma youth and families the resources and support they need to reach their full potential. Our mission is to collaborate with youth, families, and community partners to create pathways for success through prevention and treatment for all Oklahoma Youth. Check out why we are passionate about juvenile affairs and believe it is the career for you!!!
Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.
- Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
- A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
- Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
- Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
- 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
- 11 paid holidays a year.
- Student Loan repayment options
- Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
- Longevity Bonus for years of service
Job Description
Location: Oklahoma & Pottawatomie County
Salary: Up to $80,000.00 based on education and experience
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday
Primary Hours: 8:00AM-5:00PM/ Flex schedule available upon review
Job Description:
The Risk Manager is responsible for overseeing the organization’s comprehensive risk management and safety program, including insurance, safety, workers’ compensation, emergency response, risk mitigation strategies and serving as the agency Compliant Coordinator. The role involves assessing, identifying, and addressing risks that could impede the organization’s reputation, security, safety, and financial success.
Job Duties:
- Conducts thorough risk assessments by collecting and analyzing documentation, statistics, reports, and market trends.
- Develops and implements policies and procedures to identify and address risks within various departments and services of the organization.
- Reviews and evaluations of risk management policies and protocols, providing recommendations and implementing necessary improvements.
- Recommends and enacts risk management solutions such as insurance, safety protocols, business continuity plans, or recovery measures.
- Analyzes data, including cash flow, inventory, breakage, and employee activity to identify potential fraudulent behavior.
- Drafts and presents risk management reports, proposals, and safety plans to executive leadership and senior staff.
- Administers and develop occupational health and safety programs to prevent accidents and mitigate risks, including industrial, motor vehicle, and workplace accidents.
- Coordinates safety training programs, develops goals for safety and health initiatives, and provides technical support to leadership on safety matters
- Oversees and administers workers’ compensation, ensuring compliance with occupational injury and illness recordkeeping requirements.
- Collaborates with different departments to reduce employee exposure to hazards in various work environments.
- Ensures compliance with the agency’s emergency response plan and implements safety measures across the organization.
- Assists in ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by developing, implementing, and monitoring policies and practices that support accommodations for employees with disabilities.
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Manages risk factors related to equipment, liability, property damage, and workers' compensation, mitigating potential threats.
Performs other duties as directed.
Other Duties:
- Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior
- Ability to multi-task and adapt to demanding and changing timelines
- Ability to maintain a high degree of discretion, integrity and sensitivity to confidentiality and privacy
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment while building strong relationships with all levels of staff and effectively collaborating, communicating, respecting, and assisting peers
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Level Descriptor:
This position encompasses the administration, coordination, and management of the organization's risk and safety programs, ensuring the mitigation of risks and the protection of employees and assets. The Risk Manager will also manage the safety and workers' compensation programs, emergency response plans, and associated functions, ensuring the smooth implementation of safety initiatives and legal compliance.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Safety, Finance, or a related field required. At least one year of experience in risk management or related roles is preferred. Six years of professional experience in industrial relations, safety management, human resources, or risk management may substitute for a degree.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required include knowledge of federal and state statutes and policies relating to wage and hour standards, child labor, workers’ compensation and private employment agencies; of supervision principles; of administration and management practices; of payroll and business practices as they relate to labor law; and of technical report writing and recordkeeping. Ability is required to supervise the activities of professional, technical and clerical personnel; to plan, direct and administer an effective program; to develop policy at the division level; to prepare and control a budget; to handle confidential work with tact and discretion; to interpret and handle decisions in accordance with established laws, rules and procedures; to analyze problems and recommend effective solutions; to conduct several projects simultaneously; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; to write reports; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Applicants may be required to travel as part of their job responsibilities.
Some positions may require a valid Oklahoma Driver’s license for operating state-owned vehicles. Some positions in this job family are safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8.
Some positions may require a valid Oklahoma Driver’s license for operating state-owned vehicles. Some positions in this job family are safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday
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