Risk Manager

Under general supervision, perform a wide variety of complex work managing the day to day risk management functions; assists in keeping financial, personnel, insurance and operational records; provides administrative support to Director. Work varies; individual judgment is required within generally prescribed standards and procedures. Maintain the day to day City’s risk management information system and related databases; maintain and update the City’s vehicle, property, inland marine and equipment policies and schedules;

process loss control and damage recovery claims; process and maintain City’s workers’ compensation claims; maintain departmental confidential files and claims; assist Director in evaluating coverage limits; prepare reports as requested; compose and type routine correspondence; prepare and mail bills and notices; enter requisitions; plan and execute safety program and inspections to raise awareness and education; provide administrative support to the Director of Administrative Services, assisting with financial, personnel and operational records as needed;

assist in meeting preparation, attending as assigned; perform overtime as required and other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION – RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS

None

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, officials and the public. (Daily)
• Regular timely/punctual attendance. (Daily)
• Maintain and exhibit discretion and integrity at all times when handling confidential information. (Daily)
• Prepare, organize and file records, reports and other documents. (Daily)
• Properly account for materials, supplies and funds. (Daily)
• Effectively process various types of insurance claims. (Daily)
• Effectively and efficiently process and maintain the City’s workers’ compensation program. (Daily)
• Effectively and efficiently plan and carry out employee safety program. (Daily)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Work Type: Light, exerting up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Climbing/Balancing: Minimal, ability to sit and stand
• Walking: Minimal amount required
• Stooping/Bending: Frequently
• Stand/Sit: Sit about 85 percent of the time
• Reaching: Frequent, overhead as well as horizontal
• Vision: Adequate to perform essential functions
• Color Vision: Adequate to perform essential functions
• Hearing: Frequently perceive nature of sound by ear
• Speech: Frequently express ideas by means of spoken words
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently operates equipment requiring moderate ability
• Manual Dexterity: Frequently operates equipment requiring moderate ability

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Inside/Outside: Work inside
• Cold/Heat: Controlled
• Wet/Dry: Controlled
• Noise/Vibrations: Office equipment
• Hazards: None
• Fumes/Dust/Odors: None
• Infectious Diseases: Low exposure

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Ability to read and comprehend written material.
• Ability to listen and apply information and instructions.
• Ability to organize files and effectively retrieve data.
• Ability to comprehend and apply computer software principles.
• Ability to understand and apply basic insurance principles.
• Ability to understand mathematical concepts to include basic arithmetic.
• Ability to schedule appointments.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

High school degree/GED with two years progressively responsible administrative experience. Requires strong computer, customer service and grammatical skills. Insurance and/or workman’s compensation experience preferred. Possession of a valid Nebraska Driver’s license.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS

None

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND WORK AIDS USED

Copy machine, computer, telephone, and fax.

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