Strategic Risk & Safety Leader

Hall County Tax Commissioner; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 89,444 - 112,771; Full time

Job summary

Hall County Tax Commissioner in Gainesville, GA is seeking a Risk & Organizational Safety Manager to lead the county's risk management and safety programs. You will plan, organize, and direct professional and clerical staff, develop risk strategy, analyze loss data, and oversee insurance coverages and claims.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least five years of experience in risk management, with local government experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in risk management, legal, business, finance or related field required, plus five years of progressively responsible risk management experience.
• Experience in working with risk management brokers and general liability/workers' compensation claims.
• Experience with local government preferred.
• Valid professional certifications such as PRM, CRM, CWCP are preferred.
• Valid Class C driver's license with satisfactory motor vehicle record.

Responsibilities

• Plans, manages, and implements the County’s Risk and Safety programs and related records, inclusive of loss prevention, hazard analysis, educational programs, safe work environment initiatives, vendor performance, County contract review/recommendation, and related efforts to minimize exposure to the County and potential liability.
• Develops and implements programs to reduce accidents, occupational illness, and exposure to health hazards, as well as safety training for management and staff, and conducts inspections, emergency preparedness planning and activities, proper task instruction, and observation and analysis of employee work habits.
• Identifies risks by reviewing internal loss statistics, loss runs, risk management financial practices and job hazard analysis, and make presentations and recommendations to County Administration and leadership as required.
• Manages safety compliance investigations and audits; ensures countywide compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations, policies, and procedures; and manages the recommendation and implementation of corrective actions to alleviate and minimize hazards.
• Determines and makes recommendations for the appropriate levels of insurance, deductibles, and/or retention types for the County’s general liability insurance plans.
• Administers payments on claim-related expenses; in collaboration with legal, negotiate settlements within specified resolution authority, and make settlement recommendations to designated legal staff, in conjunction with appropriate settlement authorities and County Administration as required.
• Facilitate accident reviews, training, and update safety and risk policies, procedures and programs, based on identified needs of County departments and changes in regulations and legal requirements.
• Serves as liaison between department and vendors and insurance company representatives; communicates with vendors and representatives to answer questions and resolve problems; and reports related activities accordingly.
• Assists in the development of and implements long and short-term plans, goals, and objectives for the department; reviews and revises policies, procedures, plans, and programs; research, assesses, and develops strategies to meet current and future risk management needs.
• Monitors budget for assigned area and makes recommendations for annual budget thresholds; allocates departmental resources; monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget; maintains related documentation.
• Partners with key stakeholders to develop and implement standards, processes, programs, and best practices related to risk management.
• Manages, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, inclusive of directing work, as well as counseling and discipline.
• Maintains and upgrades professional knowledge, skills and development by attending seminars and training programs and reading trade and professional journals and publications.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Risk assessment

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in risk management, legal, business, finance or related field

Tools

Risk management software

Insurance administration systems

Job description

Hall County Tax Commissioner in Gainesville, GA is seeking a Risk & Organizational Safety Manager to lead the county's risk management and safety programs. You will plan, organize, and direct professional and clerical staff, develop risk strategy, analyze loss data, and oversee insurance coverages and claims.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least five years of experience in risk management, with local government experience preferred.