Description

Summary Objective

The purpose of this position is to reduce financial loss to the City by identifying potential problems before they occur so that risk-handling activities may be planned and invoked as needed across the City; monitoring actual/potential risk associated with employees and citizens; striving towards the prevention of loss associated with legal actions; careful evaluation and prudent resolution of actual and potential legal claims against the City.

This class works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Administers and makes recommendations pertaining to all elements of the City’s various insurance and safety programs as related to records, statistics, auditing, premiums, policy expiration dates, claims, cancellations, etc.
• Compiles, analyzes and interprets statistics relating to employee injuries, frequency and severity factors for the City and its departments.
• May confer with proper City officials concerning legality of insurance transactions, including changes to conform to law, preparation of legal documents and release papers.
• Prepares and/or provides safety awareness programs to encourage safe work practices.
• Confers with doctors, lawyers, judges and insurance carriers, and may attend Worker’s Compensation hearings.
• Resolves employee health problems, both occupational and non-occupational: interprets heart bill, related salary continuance and medical recheck requirements, and approves the chargeable salary category for time lost.
• Develops risk identification procedures; works to develop accident prevention and loss control methods, procedures, and programs.
• Keeps abreast of any new development concerning potential loss exposures through legislation and legal decisions.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, insurance, risk management, or a closely related field

Requires a minimum of five (5) years full-time responsible and supervisory experience in the development and administration of various types of insurance programs, employee benefit programs, and Worker’s Compensation programs, preferable in the public sector.

Must posses and maintain a valid Florida Drivers License.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

Requires Resident Public Adjuster License

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands:

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

• Involves routine and frequent exposure to: bright/dim light; dusts and pollen; extreme heat and/or cold; wet or humid conditions; extreme noise levels; animals/wildlife; vibration; fumes and/or noxious odors; traffic; moving machinery; electrical shock; heights; exposure to radiation; disease/pathogens; toxic/caustic chemicals; explosives; violence; and exposure to other extreme hazards not listed above.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The City of Riviera Beach, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including identity or expression), marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or any other protected classification as defined by applicable law (except as limited by Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational qualifications). 

Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects qualified individuals with disabilities from employment discrimination. Under the ADA, a person has a disability if he/she has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. The physical demands described within the job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the ADA, the City of Riviera Beach will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat of significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability.