Risk & Safety Manager

Organization: Walton County Board of County Commissioners The Risk & Safety Manager is responsible for the management, oversight, planning, coordination, and supervision of the activities and operations of the Risk and Safety Division within the Human Resources Department, including workers compensation, safety, loss control, and property and liability claims programs.
Essential Job Functions Oversees the Walton County Risk & Safety Division, coordinating and integrating all activities toward achievement of established goals and objectives including developing and implementing risk & safety policies and procedures.Responsible for the coordination of activities within risk determination, evaluation, claims administration, contract administration, and loss prevention.Develops, plans and implements goals, objectives and strategies for risk management program effectiveness.Monitors and identifies opportunities to improve the effectiveness of risk management processes.Responsible for training on all Walton County BCC policies and procedures along with the standard operating procedures for all risk related matters.Reviews liability claims and assists insurance adjusters with property and liability claims.Performs or reviews work-site inspections for hazard reduction, elimination and conducts accident or injury investigations (employees and public).Investigates incidents and accidents that could result in compensatory events with insurance companies.Reviews status of worker's compensation claims with third-party administrator (TPA) serving as liaison with departments and legal counsel and coordinates return to work and modified duty program.Participates in the annual budget preparation.Maintains property and vehicle inventories and valuations.Maintains claims log and monitors processing of general liability, auto liability, property, and casualty insurance claims to ensure accurate and timely adjudication and settlement.Coordinates the annual insurance policy renewal process for insurance coverage, including the application process and proposals evaluation making coverage recommendations.Represents the Walton County BCC with risk management before community groups and government bodies.Plans, directs, and coordinates Safety and Accident Prevention Program and Safety Committee.Establishes safety inspection procedures, manages the facility safety inspection program, and performs safety inspections to identify potential hazards and prepares and recommends practical solutions to eliminate and prevent hazardous conditions.Adheres to work schedule and attendance requirements, including nights and weekends.Performs other work as directed and required.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of personnel rules and regulations, statutes, ordinances, regulations, and codes under which the Walton County BCC operates.Knowledge of the statutes, laws, regulations, and ordinances applicable to public liability, property damage, bodily injury, and worker's compensation insurance.Knowledge of liability claims administration and the techniques of investigation, adjustment, negotiation, and settlement.Knowledge of litigation preparation as related to evidence, admissible statements, and medical testimony.Knowledge of the state of Florida Worker's Compensation Law and claim processes.Skill in the use of various computer hardware and software including Microsoft Office.Skill in conducting effective negotiations with claimants, attorneys, and insurance carriers.Skill in meeting facilitation to small and large groups of employees and citizens.Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.Ability to analyze reports, data, and facts and to exercise sound judgement in arriving at conclusions.Ability to maintain confidentiality including HIPAA compliance.Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.Ability to establish and maintain effective, courteous working relationships with public officials, peers, other divisions and departments, and citizens.Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and to take a teamwork approach to the job by cooperating with others, offering to help others when needed, and considering larger organization or team goals rather than individual concerns.Minimum Qualifications Required: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major in business administration, public administration, human resources, health, occupational safety, risk management, or similar field.Six (6) or more years of professional experience in a human resource, risk management, occupational safety, or a closely related field.Valid driver's license.Preferred: Master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major in business administration, public administration, human resources, health, occupational safety, risk management, or a closely related field.Associate in Risk Management Designation.State of Florida Resident Adjuster License.Certification in an insurance related field.Note: At the discretion of the hiring manager and/or the Chief Human Resources Officer an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. The following physical activities are necessary to perform one or more essential functions of this position. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Sits or stands for long periods of time. Communicates effectively in person and/or by using telecommunications equipment. Creates documents, reports, etc., using a writing instrument (such as a pencil or pen) or computer. Grasps, turns, and manipulates objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Moves, lifts, carries, and places objects weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance. Considerable outdoor work is required. Works in outside weather conditions. Occasionally works in high, precarious places and occasionally is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Travel between residential and/or commercial locations to effectively address the organizational needs of the department.
This position shall be required to report for work when a declaration of emergency has been declared in Walton County. Effective Date: 09/07/2024
Department: Human Resources
Position #: 108959
Pay Plan: W25
Job Class: 2701 Employment Services Exempt
Personnel Status: Full Time Permanent
Position Reports to: Chief Human Resources Officer (108911)
FLSA Status: Exempt (Administrative)
EEO Class: 1 Officials / Admin
Safety Sensitive: Yes

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