What are the responsibilities and job description for the Risk Managment Specialist position at Village of Palm Springs?
JOB
This position is responsible for the Villages insurance claims process and conducts Risk Management operations. Performs technical, and administrative work in planning, organizing, directing, and controlling resources to minimize the adverse effects of accidental losses at the lowest costs. Assures the Risk Management functions are carried out in accordance with State and Federal regulations. This position reports to the Human Resources Director.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Establishes loss prevention standards and evaluates alternative approaches to address losses and exposures.Monitors the adjustment of liability, subrogation, and property loss issues, and develops presentations to communicate risk management policies.Monitors claims administration programs including insurance coverage (vehicle), claim review/processing and recovery of expenses paid relative to damage to Village property.Works with HR Director to negotiates insurance contracts and financing programs for general liability, and diverse multi-location properties; monitors the performance of internal and outsourced claims services and make recommendations.Prepare forecasts of insurance and other risk management costs for budget, benchmarking, and planning purposesReviews and verifies certificates of insurance and develops standards for purchase orders, contracts, agreements, leases, special events, and other documents and agreements to insure proper coverage and/or risk transfer.Works in conjunction with attorney, insurance adjuster, etc. in the investigation, defense, and settlement of claims.May be required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of assigned tasks.Analyzes safety protocol and accident reports to determine policy weaknesses. Makes recommendations for corrections as necessary.Assists in the investigation of any risk and safety area, including employment-related claims, as assigned.Reviews and analyzes a variety of documents including insurance invoices, insurance policies, service contracts, liability reports and medical reports. Prepares resolutions, budget proposals, claim summaries and miscellaneous reports in the performance of job duties.The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for this classification.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; pertaining to risk managementOccupational hazards and safety hazardsWorker's compensation law, practices, and regulationsSafety laws, codes, standards, and regulationsOSHA and ANSIRecord keeping, report preparation, filing methods, and recordsGeneral office policies and procedures; computers and general office equipment
This position is responsible for the Villages insurance claims process and conducts Risk Management operations. Performs technical, and administrative work in planning, organizing, directing, and controlling resources to minimize the adverse effects of accidental losses at the lowest costs. Assures the Risk Management functions are carried out in accordance with State and Federal regulations. This position reports to the Human Resources Director.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Establishes loss prevention standards and evaluates alternative approaches to address losses and exposures.Monitors the adjustment of liability, subrogation, and property loss issues, and develops presentations to communicate risk management policies.Monitors claims administration programs including insurance coverage (vehicle), claim review/processing and recovery of expenses paid relative to damage to Village property.Works with HR Director to negotiates insurance contracts and financing programs for general liability, and diverse multi-location properties; monitors the performance of internal and outsourced claims services and make recommendations.Prepare forecasts of insurance and other risk management costs for budget, benchmarking, and planning purposesReviews and verifies certificates of insurance and develops standards for purchase orders, contracts, agreements, leases, special events, and other documents and agreements to insure proper coverage and/or risk transfer.Works in conjunction with attorney, insurance adjuster, etc. in the investigation, defense, and settlement of claims.May be required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of assigned tasks.Analyzes safety protocol and accident reports to determine policy weaknesses. Makes recommendations for corrections as necessary.Assists in the investigation of any risk and safety area, including employment-related claims, as assigned.Reviews and analyzes a variety of documents including insurance invoices, insurance policies, service contracts, liability reports and medical reports. Prepares resolutions, budget proposals, claim summaries and miscellaneous reports in the performance of job duties.The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for this classification.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; pertaining to risk managementOccupational hazards and safety hazardsWorker's compensation law, practices, and regulationsSafety laws, codes, standards, and regulationsOSHA and ANSIRecord keeping, report preparation, filing methods, and recordsGeneral office policies and procedures; computers and general office equipment