ESD 113- Executive Director for Worker's Compensation Trusts and Risk Management

Executive Director for Worker's Compensation Trusts and Risk Management

Best to apply by 12/1/25

Capital Region ESD 113 is committed to closing gaps, growing people, influencing change, and eradicating racism through our service to our region and state. BIPOC as well as culturally and linguistically diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

This is an exempt position, scheduled for 8 hours/day, 260 days/year.

Benefits include Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance; FSA/DCAP; Life/AD&D Insurance; LTD Insurance; EAP; Retirement; DCP; Annual Leave, Sick Leave Holiday Pay and Personal Leave.

Please see the job description below for a list of Essential Functions and Job Requirements.

Purpose Statement

The job of Executive Director - Risk Management and Workers' Compensation Trust Management Program is done for the purpose of implementing and maintaining the assigned programs and services for workers' compensation claims, safety and loss control, the ESD 113 Workers' Compensation Trust Cooperative, multiple Workers' Compensation Trusts under contract with the governing entity, the Unemployment Insurance Cooperative, and other risk management services offered by ESD 113 to school districts in the ESD 113 service area; and serving as a resource to school district personnel and the Boards of Directors.

Essential Functions

Collaboration: Collaborates with a variety of groups and individuals (e.g. other staff, district personnel, public agencies, cooperative advisory committees, etc.) for the purpose of implementing and maintaining services in accordance with programmatic and regulatory requirements.

Data Compilation: Compiles data from a wide variety of sources (e.g. staff, public agencies, etc.) for the purpose of analyzing claim and loss control issues, ensuring compliance with various policies and procedures, and monitoring program components.

Plan Development: Develops a variety of plans, policies, and programs (e.g. staffing, budgets, equipment, Risk Management department products and services, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring organizational objectives are achieved in the most efficient and timely manner.

Product Development and Promotion: Develops and promotes Risk Management department products and services to appropriate school districts not currently serviced by other Educational Service Districts with such products and services for the purpose of increasing our service market.

Program Implementation Direction: Directs the implementation of programs and services (e.g. reporting requirements, accident prevention training, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring new programs and services are provided within established timeframes in conformance with all related requirements.

Fiscal Evaluation: Evaluates a variety of fiscal actions (e.g. workers' compensation, unemployment compensation, risk management related claims, etc.) for the purpose of assessing appropriateness of claims and determining proper course of action.

Meeting Facilitation: Facilitates a variety of meetings that may frequently involve a range of issues (e.g. personnel actions, financial procedures, regulatory requirements, actions involving outside agencies, etc.) for the purpose of evaluating situations, identifying appropriate actions, and developing recommendations.

Fiduciary Duty: Fulfills fiduciary duty for the purpose of safeguarding the solvency and operational good faith and fair dealing of the ESD 113 Workers' Compensation Trust and additional Trusts managed under contract.

Policy Interpretation and Assessment: Interprets, assesses policy and practices, and revises policy and practices as needed for the purpose of ensuring compliance with current and future state and federal laws, rules, and regulations.

Activity Management: Manages a variety of activities (e.g. special research and development projects, Unemployment Cooperative Executive Committee, Workers' Compensation Trust Executive Committee, assigned program responsibilities, etc.) for the purpose of providing excellent service to the members while meeting the requirements of the district as well as state and federal regulatory agencies.

Trust Management: Manages all aspects of multiple Workers' Compensation Trusts, Unemployment Trusts, and continue to pursue larger lines of service for the purpose of maintaining optimal benefit administration and continued organizational growth.

Claims Monitoring: Monitors claims histories and progress for the purpose of determining need for intervention and confirming that a program/Trust is operating within established financial guidelines.

Meeting Participation: Participates in a variety of meetings as required (e.g. workshops, inter and intra district committees, community and public agencies, conferences, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and gathering information regarding a wide variety of subjects required to carry out their administrative responsibilities.

Personnel Administration: Performs personnel administrative functions (e.g. hiring, training, supervising, evaluating, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining necessary staffing, enhancing productivity of staff, and ensuring necessary department and program outcomes are achieved.

Materials Preparation: Prepares a wide variety of often complex materials (e.g. budgets, analyses, recommendations, procedures, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and issues while complying with district, state, and federal policies and regulations.

Information Presentation: Presents information on a variety of topics related to administrative responsibilities (e.g. financial information, overviews of programs and services, policies and procedures, claims history, etc.) for the purpose of providing general information, training others, and implementing actions while remaining in compliance with district, state, and federal policies and regulations.

Attendance: Regular and reliable attendance is required for the purpose of maintaining department operations.

Program Representation: Represents risk management programs before regulatory, adjudicatory, and governing entities for the purpose of providing information that positions the programs favorably, as well as maintaining the security and integrity of assets.

Research: Researches information required to manage assignments (e.g. relevant policies, current practices, staffing requirements, claim trends, etc.) for the purpose of recommending alternative courses of action while ensuring the program is in compliance with current laws, rules, and regulations.

Inquiry Response: Responds to a variety of inquiries and concerns (e.g. safety and health concerns, new policies and regulations, community questions, staff issues, etc.) for the purpose of identifying relevant issues then recommending and implementing plans of action to resolve issues.

Personnel Supervision: Supervises personnel (e.g. provide coaching and consultation of technical issues, adaptive challenges, personnel matters, strategic opportunities, career goals, professional development, job performance, etc.) for the purpose of advancing the development of effective leaders and high performing teams and achieving agency and departmental objectives.

Advisory Board Support: Supports and is accountable to advisory boards for the purpose of keeping them appraised of the pool and trust's financial status, trends, and emerging concerns.

Administrative Support: Supports other upper level administrators in the ESD and member districts for the purpose of achieving department, program, and district goals.

Travel: Travels, as needed, (e.g. to meetings, committees, conferences, member sites and districts, etc.) for the purpose of completing the essential functions of the position, including appropriate supervision and collaboration with staff and customers.

Other Functions

General Assistance: Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Other Duties: Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge: Knowledge is required to perform advanced math; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: pertinent laws, codes, policies, and regulations; personnel processes; standard business practices; worker compensation claims adjudication processes; operational procedures; self-insured worker compensation, unemployment, and asbestos programs; safety programs; and OSHA/DOSH laws and requirements.

Skills: Skills are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; planning and managing projects and programs; overseeing program financial activities; administering personnel policies and procedures; and managing worker compensation claims.

Ability: Ability is required to schedule a significant number of activities, meetings, and/or events; routinely gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing a variety of complex processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of types of job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires analysis based on organizational objectives; and problem solving with equipment is moderate to significant. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: researching work-related topics; providing leadership, direction, and team building; communicating with persons of varied educational and cultural backgrounds; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with individuals from diverse professional backgrounds; working independently under time constraints to meet deadlines and schedules; organizing and communicating information and concepts; setting priorities; working as part of a team; analyzing situations and making accurate decisions; working with multiple projects; dealing with frequent interruptions and changing work priorities; working with detailed information; maintaining accurate records; maintaining confidentiality; and facilitating communication between persons with frequently divergent positions. Ability to approach new projects, challenges and problem solving in a positive and open minded fashion focusing on solutions that promote the greater good of the department and members.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working independently under broad organizational guidelines to achieve unit objectives; managing a department; supervising the use of funds for multiple departments. Utilization of significant resources from other work units is routinely required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to significantly impact the organization's services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, 10% standing. The job is performed in a clean atmosphere.

Experience

Job related experience within specialized field with increasing levels of responsibility is required.

Education (Preferred)

BA degree preferred, though may be waived in lieu of any combination of education and at least 5 years of experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position.

Education (Minimum)

High School diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing, Certificates and Licenses

The following are required for this position:

• Valid Driver's License and Evidence of Insurability
• WA State Department of Labor & Industries Self-Insurance Claims Administrator Certification (Preferred)

Continuing Education and Training

• Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses

Clearances

The following clearances are required:

• Criminal Justice Background Clearance
• WA State Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Release

Position Information

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: 85

Approval Date: 11/21/2025

Revised Date: (Not specified)

Capital Region ESD 113 is an Equal Opportunity Employer