Under the general direction of the Finance Director, performs advanced professional work in developing and administering the City’s risk management program which includes insurance, worker's compensation, and safety.
*The first round of review is expected to take place around March 15th*

• Identifies areas of risk exposure and recommends appropriate treatment by elimination, assumption, or transfer.
• Directs safety program.
• Administers worker's compensation program.
• Monitors and directs the claims process with TPA's and insurance carriers including Worker's Compensation, Liability and Property damage claims.
• Maintains records of claims and experience relating to risk management activities, monitors claims administration activities, and assists in claim settlements.
• Will serve as the City’s ADA coordinator, working closely with departments and facilities management staff.
• Coordinates inter-departmental projects to reduce or eliminate risks related to security, workplace safety, safety training, property conservation, environmental protection, and emergency preparedness.
• Supervises, motivates, trains, and effectively develops subordinate staff.
• Evaluates and make recommendations for funding levels pertaining to self-insured retention, to maintain fiscal integrity of these funds. Draft statements of administrative policies and procedures relating to risk reduction and funding.
• Collaborates with Human Resources Department and City Attorney’s Office as necessary.
• Participates in special projects and other duties as assigned.

• Graduation from college with a four-year degree in risk management, public administration, business administration, or a closely related field
• Four (4 ) years of demonstrated successful and progressively responsible experience in the development and administration of risk management programs. 
• Thorough knowledge of insurance and insurance procurement.
• Considerable knowledge of the philosophy, principles, and practice of risk management.
• Considerable knowledge of OSHA and ADA regulations.
• Soft skills critical to role takes ownership, ability to multitask and prioritize, flexible, adaptable, collaborative, and willing to take on new challenges.
• Must possess strong communication skills (verbal and written); should be comfortable working with any level of employee or manager.
• Proficient in Microsoft office suite (MS Word and Outlook are used daily).

Preferred Skills

• Risk management experience in the public sector.
• General knowledge of the scope and functions of municipal government, including municipal finance, budget, and personnel administration.
• A high degree of initiative, with the ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated experience meeting and exceeding goals in a fast-paced work environment.
• Strong focus on customer service with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Physical Requirements
Hearing/Speaking - Expressing and/or receiving information by means of spoken word are both necessary to converse with internal and external customers including co-workers, citizens, and applicants.
Visual Abilities – the ability to perceive via eyesight is required for this position:

• Acuity, far – clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. Must be able to see from a distance when administering and observing employment tests, operating a motor vehicle, or addressing an audience.
• Acuity, near – clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. Must be able to see work-related business documents close at hand.
• Depth perception – Three-dimensional vision and the ability to judge distance and space relationships.
• Field of Vision – the area that can be seen up and down or to the right or left while eyes are focused on one point. Must be able to see a wide span of area.
• Accommodation – Must be able to adjust the eye lens to glance quickly.

Physical Strength – degree of physical demands typically associated with this position include:

• Light Work
  • Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally; and/or
  • Exerting up to 10 pounds of force frequently; and
  • A negligible amount of force constantly to handle or move materials related to the position.
• Type of Physical Demands
  • Reaching - Extending the hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
  • Handling - Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand(s).
  • Fingering - Picking, pinching or otherwise working with fingers primarily rather than the entire hand or arm.

Mental Activity/Requirements
Reasoning:

• Ability to apply principles of logical thinking combined with knowledge of principles and practices of public personnel and employment laws to work tasks and handle practical situations, comprehend, and respond to a variety of situations in a timely fashion and exercise good judgment.

Mathematics Ability:

• Using arithmetic and/or Statistics: Ability to direct and oversee the use of arithmetic and/or statistics in the preparation of a variety of tests and reports.

Language Ability:

• The ability to speak, read and write the English Language are required for this position.

Environmental Conditions
Physical Surroundings:

• The Risk Manager is subject to working inside or outdoors.

Hazards:

• There are no occupational hazards typically associated with this position.

Machinery/Tools/Work Aids/Other Equipment:

• Equipment regularly associated with office-based work.

Our Commitments
The City of High Point is committed to be an Equal Opportunity Employer which celebrates diversity and seeks to attract and retain the best qualified partners in service to the Citizens of the City of High Point. The City of High Point is an at-will employer and employees may be terminated or may terminate their employment at any time with or without reason for any reason not prohibited by law.
The City of High Point is committed to classifying and compensating its employees fairly and equitably for the work they do weighed with both the internal capabilities and the external market. While the job description is not intended to and does not create a contract of employment, we are excited to use this “living document” as a guide for managing performance and positions to ensure job descriptions are reflective of the current work required by the incumbent or expected by any candidate to whom an offer of employment is extended.
The City of High Point is committed to providing a safe, comfortable working environment to all employees. To that end, we are proud to comply with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements, as well as make reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees as we are able in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Candidates selected for employment must undergo (a.) a physical to determine whether they will be able to safely complete the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation (b.) a drug screening, in accordance with the City’s drug and alcohol policy and (c.) a background screening to determine whether there is any current, pending or previous charge, conviction or other infraction deemed incompatible with service in the capacity for which the candidate is being hired. Successful results from all three of these conditions will result in an offer of employment.