Risk Management Specialist & Privacy Officer

Matanuska-Susitna Borough; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Matanuska-Susitna Borough is seeking a qualified risk management professional to develop, implement, and monitor the Borough’s risk management program. You will oversee property and liability claims, coordinate with brokers, and ensure compliance with HIPAA and privacy requirements while supporting staff across departments.

The role requires a minimum five years’ experience, including two in risk management, an Alaska driver’s license, and completion of ICS courses.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the occupational field, including two (2) years of risk management experience.
• Possession of a valid Alaska driver’s license; must be at least 19 with one year of driving experience.
• Completion of ICS 100 and IS 700 within 90 days of hire and 200 and IS 800 within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development of Borough risk management goals and objectives.
• Manage property and liability claims administration, including file and database management.
• Coordinate with insurance brokers to obtain and maintain coverages and manage COIs.
• Conduct field investigations following claims to aid in liability determinations.
• Maintain risk management records and reports as required by Borough policy or laws.
• Review and recommend insurance language for purchasing contracts with Purchasing Officers.
• Assist with HIPAA compliance training and audits; manage public information requests related to health info.
• Provide training on claim policies, contractual risk transfer, and other risk management issues.
• Collaborate on loss trends with Health and Safety Manager to identify training needs.
• Support staff across the organization and service providers in complex risk and loss control resolutions.
• Track fleet and real property inventories and participate in Borough safety committee.

Skills

Risk management

Claims administration

Insurance advisory/brokerage

Underwriting

Education

Associate degree in a related field

Job description

Matanuska-Susitna Borough is seeking a qualified risk management professional to develop, implement, and monitor the Borough’s risk management program. You will oversee property and liability claims, coordinate with brokers, and ensure compliance with HIPAA and privacy requirements while supporting staff across departments.

The role requires a minimum five years’ experience, including two in risk management, an Alaska driver’s license, and completion of ICS courses.