The City-County of Butte-Silver Bow · 2 weeks ago
Risk Services Coordinator
Butte, MT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$60K/yr - $75K/yrThe City-County of Butte-Silver Bow is a consolidated city-county government located in the heart of scenic Southwest Montana. The Risk Services Coordinator is responsible for developing, coordinating, and managing the City-County’s risk management programs to protect employees, property, and financial assets while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
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Responsibilities
Designs, develops, evaluates, and coordinates the City-County’s risk management and loss control strategies, plans, programs, and policies; recommends ordinances, resolutions, and procedures to reduce risk and control losses
Performs in-depth research and analysis and serves as a technical resource to City-County management and administrative personnel regarding risk management, loss control, and liability exposure
Ensures compliance with applicable state and federal safety and loss control standards, including OSHA and the Montana Safety and Health Bureau; monitors effectiveness and recommends changes as required
Analyzes risks and potential liabilities associated with City-County operations, public services, special events, and festivals; recommends mitigation strategies to protect employees, property, and the public
Manages annual property and liability assessments for buildings, boilers, vehicles, and equipment; maintains property data management systems, including pollution coverage, special endorsements, crime policies, and departmental contents inventories
Assists in the development and monitoring of the City-County’s property insurance budget and coordinates accounts payable and receivable activities related to insurance coverage
Maintains and updates City-County property, equipment, and fleet vehicle values; coordinates the procurement, administration, tracking, and compliance of insurance coverage for City-County assets
Issues and audits annual vehicle insurance cards and maintains fleet insurance documentation
Obtains and reviews certificates of insurance to protect City-County assets and limit liability exposure
Monitors City-County incidents and accidents and directs accident and incident investigations related to liability, property, and workers’ compensation claims; implements and recommends corrective and preventative measures to mitigate recurrence
Reviews, processes, and manages liability claims; serves as the primary point of contact with insurance carriers, legal representatives, employees, third parties, and members of the public regarding claims against the City-County
Files, maintains, and manages liability and property claim records, evidence, loss data, litigation documentation, and related databases
Recovers property damage costs from responsible parties and their insurers when applicable
Responds to citizen complaints related to potential negligence or liability exposure and works to resolve concerns in coordination with appropriate parties
Manages the City-County’s workers’ compensation program, including claims administration, coordination with insurance providers, medical professionals, and internal departments
Prepares and submits workers’ compensation forms and required reports; manages medical claims, indemnity issues, job analyses, and Return-to-Work programs
Leads, administers, and evaluates the City-County’s Return-to-Work program to reduce lost time, control workers’ compensation costs, and support safe, timely reintegration of injured employees through coordinated transitional and permanent duty assignments
Coordinates wage loss and benefit administration with Payroll and manages workers’ compensation coverage for volunteers and community service participants
Meets with injured employees and/or their families to explain workers’ compensation benefits, processes, and legal rights
Prepares and maintains required correspondence, reports, records, and statistical data related to OSHA reporting, workers’ compensation, safety programs, and liability claims, including OSHA logs and regulatory reports
Gathers, analyzes, and maintains injury statistics, loss data, and management reports for internal and external reporting purposes
Oversees preparation and submission of quarterly and annual insurance reports and maintains required liability and insurance program documentation
Compiles, analyzes, and provides annual cost allocation and expenditure data related to property and liability insurance programs to Finance
Reviews contracts, leases, and agreements to assess risk, insurance requirements, and liability exposure; provides recommendations to mitigate risk
Evaluates Special Events Permit applications for safety and risk considerations, including certificates of insurance and public safety requirements
Coordinates with service providers, insurers, brokers, legal counsel, and internal departments to support proactive loss control and risk mitigation efforts
Serves on the Local Emergency Planning Committee and subcommittees as requested
Serves on the Land Sales Committee and provides recommendations to reduce liability and loss
Serves as backup to the Safety and Health Coordinator, as assigned
Attends meetings, conferences, and workshops as requested and authorized
Performs related work as required
Performs all duties and work assignments in a safe, healthy, and environmentally sound manner. Specifically, complying with the Health & Safety Program; maintaining work areas in a safe and orderly manner; identifying and reporting unsafe conditions; reporting all accidents; wearing required personal protective equipment; and attending safety-related meetings, training sessions, fit testing, etc
Performs all duties and work assignments in compliance with project quality requirements
Acts responsibly and ethically, and in conformance with generally accepted business, occupational, and professional standards
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Thorough knowledge of public-sector risk management principles, workers' compensation, and safety procedures
Thorough knowledge of workers' compensation laws, rules, regulations, and claims administration practices
Thorough knowledge of property and casualty insurance philosophies, policies, procedures, and practices in a public-sector environment
Thorough knowledge of insurance markets, market trends, and carrier practices, including underwriting and claims processes
Thorough knowledge of the methods and procedures utilized by insurance carriers in processing workers' compensation and liability claims
Knowledge and implementation of the Montana Safety Culture Act and related state and federal safety and loss control requirements
Thorough knowledge of public policy and management research, analysis, and the preparation of technical and management-level reports and presentations
Skill in analyzing risk exposures and negotiating agreements with insurance carriers, brokers, and other entities involved in risk management and loss control
Ability to interpret insurance policies, endorsements, exclusions, and contractual risk transfer provisions
Ability to apply analytical and problem-solving skills to develop practical solutions to complex risk, insurance, and claims issues
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with executive leadership, department heads, supervisors, employees, injured workers and their families, insurance carriers, legal counsel, and external stakeholders
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using technical and non-technical language appropriate to the audience
Ability to deal tactfully, professionally, and compassionately with injured workers and their families under stressful and emotionally sensitive circumstances
Ability to prepare accurate, timely, and reliable reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations
Ability to perform complex research, analytical, and administrative tasks accurately and efficiently under time-sensitive deadlines
Ability to operate a personal computer and utilize standard word processing, spreadsheet, database, and claims management applications appropriate to assigned duties
Ability to quickly learn, adapt, and apply new skills, knowledge, technologies, and regulatory requirements
Ability to exercise sound judgment, initiative, and discretion in managing risk, claims, and sensitive information
Ability to manage confidential information and sensitive records in accordance with legal and ethical standards
Ability to coordinate Return-to-Work and modified duty programs in collaboration with departments, medical providers, and insurance carriers
Ingenuity and inventiveness in developing solutions to emerging or non-routine risk management and loss control challenges
Graduation from a college or university of recognized standing with a Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety and Health, supplemented by additional training in risk management and loss control; or
Extensive experience in safety, health, and environmental health administration; or
Considerable experience in the development, implementation, and administration of a comprehensive risk management, safety, loss control, and an industrial hygiene program, preferably for a city or county government; or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work
Possession of a valid Driver's License issued by the State of Montana
Must be a resident of Butte-Silver Bow during employment according to Butte-Silver Bow Ordinance
Company
The City-County of Butte-Silver Bow
The function of the Butte-Silver Bow Government is to serve the citizens of the City of Butte and Silver Bow County.
Founded in 1881
201-500 employees
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