Job Summary

This position is advertised from the minimum to the mid-point hourly rate. Salary will be determined based on education and experience at the time of offer.

Under minimal supervision, performs professional level work as part of a comprehensive risk-management and loss-prevention program; including safety, security, HIPAA compliance, worker’s compensation, property/casualty, and other programs as required or assigned. This position has countywide responsibility.

Example of Work

Experience and Education

Bachelor’s Degree in loss prevention, safety, business management, public administration, or related field and three (3) years of experience in loss prevention, risk management, HIPAA compliance, property and casualty claims, or safety experience in an insurance, preferably in public sector OR any combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position; must have one (1) year of supervisory experience; must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license; must obtain OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 certifications within one year of hire; requires successful completion of a background check.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: principles, policies, and concepts underlying contemporary insurance claims practices; Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996; relevant information regarding privacy laws related to access and release of protected medical information; Federal and State laws and regulations governing the insurance industry; Regulatory requirements established by the occupational Safety and Health administration (OSHA); Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); Consensus standards established by Uniform Building Code (UBC): National Fire Codes (NFC); American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and other entities; insurance, claims and safety and health regulations; government structure, occupational health, security, employment practices and processing audit evaluations.

Skill in: Practical application of safety management and loss prevention principles and methods to prevent and minimize loss related incidents; applying managerial and technical aspects of loss prevention to a multi-departmental environment; evaluation, analysis, and decision-making; investigating, negotiating, and settling claims.

Ability to: Interpret applicable standards and make appropriate recommendations; react to the diversity of various county agencies; work well with people of varied socio-economic backgrounds; communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; speak effectively to large groups and public bodies; establish and maintain effective working relationship with employees, other agencies and the public; perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity; generally, the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking and 20% standing; the job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard free environment.