Risk & Health Plan Manager

City-of-Longvie; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Longview is seeking a seniorRisk Manager to oversee the Risk Management Division, including health plan administration, wellness initiatives, and safety programs.

The role leads policy development, budget forecasting, and staff supervision to ensure regulatory compliance and effective risk controls across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field; five years’ experience managing risk management operations.
• Experience leading budget development and forecasting for health, benefits, safety, and risk programs.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations related to health plans and workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and coordinates long term Risk Management Division operations including the City’s health plan, Health Clinic and wellness plan, benefits administration, worker’s compensation, property/liability, insurance acquisition, training and development, safety, and risk management.
• Develops, implements, administers, and reviews division plans, policies, and procedures; sets division goals, objectives, priorities, and standards.
• Manages division budgets and forecasts funds for staffing, equipment, supplies, and training; performs city-wide budget forecasting for health and wellness costs and liability costs.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

• Oversees and coordinates long term Risk Management Division operations including the City’s health plan, the City’s Health Clinic and wellness plan, benefits administration, worker’s compensation, property/liability, insurance acquisition, training and development, safety, and risk management.
• Leads and/or participates in the development, implementation, administration, and review of the City’s Risk Management plans, policies, and procedures; establishes and implements division goals, objectives, priorities, and standards.
• Develops, administers, and monitors assigned division budgets; directs the forecasting of funds required for staffing, equipment, supplies, and training
• Performs City-wide budget forecasting in relation to health and wellness costs, worker’s compensation costs, and property and liability costs.
• Hires, supervises, and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel; monitors and ensures staff compliance with departmental policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Provides for the training and development of division staff; communicates and ensures employees are apprised of current developments in case law related to Risk Management or the City’s health plan.
• Advises and consults with City management personnel and employees regarding risk management and benefits administration.
• Interprets, applies, and ensures the City’s compliance with all employment laws and regulations pertaining to the City’s health plan, risk management, and workplace safety.
• Prepares and presents staff reports, studies, solutions, and/or courses of action to the Director of Administration.
• Researches, prepares, and recommends revisions and amendments to City ordinances and resolutions relating to risk management matters.
• Develops and administers the City’s employee benefits and compensation programs including but not limited to health, dental, vision and life insurance.
• Oversees surveys and studies related to the health and wellness plans and other benefits; analyzes statistical data and provides related recommendations to the Director of Administration and the City Manager’s Office.
• Plans, directs, and oversees the implementation of the City’s risk management and safety program; provides for the administration of all self-funded areas including liability, workers’ compensation, and group health and dental.
• Develops, oversees, and/or facilitates employee, supervisor, and management training activities.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of departmental records, reports, and documentation.
• Prepares for and responds to various City emergency situations and serves in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in a variety of assignments; ensures appropriate staff is trained and responds in accordance with the City’s Emergency Management Plan.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field, and five years’ experience managing risk management operations; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License.
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) Certification is required within one year of employment.

• Work is performed in a standard office environment.
• Subject to sitting for extended periods of time, standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting of objects up to 10 pounds.