Travis County · 14 hours ago
Risk Manager
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expTravis County is seeking a Risk Manager to oversee the daily operations of the Risk Management Division. This senior-level role involves managing self-insurance programs, claims negotiation, and ensuring compliance with risk management policies.
GovernmentInfrastructurePublic Safety
Responsibilities
Coordinates and monitors assigned staff, consultants, and Third-Party Administrators (TPAs) within the Risk Management Division
Acts as the County liaison with brokers, consultants, and department heads; assists in facilitating communication between the Division and the broader Enterprise Risk Management Department
Assists with the review and revision of policies pertaining to Risk Management programs (Workers’ Comp, Vehicle Safety, and Travis County Code Chapter 31) to ensure ERM standards are met
Manages self-insurance claims for auto, general liability, professional liability, aviation, and cyber, and workers’ compensation
Directly negotiates claim settlements with claimants, attorneys, and carriers, or supervises staff/TPAs in the process
Assists the County Attorney’s Office and outside legal counsel in the defense of lawsuits and represents the County at workers’ compensation hearings and mediations
Maintains the Travis County Insurance Book and manages all records of insurance coverage to ensure proper rates and cost distribution
Directs the annual actuarial study to confirm accuracy and provides forecasting to the ERM Department for budgetary purposes
Prepares and presents formal recommendations to the Commissioners Court for action on claims disposition
Analyzes loss information to develop retention or transfer strategies and recommends optional risk financing techniques
Develops RFPs for insurance coverage and administers all contracts relating to risk fund expenditures
Prepares specialized recommendations for insurance requirements and bond provisions for elected officials and parties contracting with the County
Partners with Purchasing and Project Managers to verify certifications of insurance and ensure contract compliance
Monitors state and federal legislation to ensure all divisional programs remain within applicable regulations
Identifies facilities and conditions of potential loss exposure and recommends remediation to minimize County-wide risk
Plans and implements training programs to support claim processing and coverage for the County
Plans and develops employees under management
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Environmental Sciences, Chemistry or a directly related field
Seven (7) years of increasingly responsible experience in the field of Risk Management, including workers' compensation
Four (4) years of which must have been in a responsible position within Risk Management
Three (3) years of mid- to senior level supervisory or management experience
Valid Texas Driver's License
Preferred
Associate in Risk Management (ARM)
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Finance
Certified Risk Manager (CRM)
Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU)
Company
Travis County
Travis County is a government entity that manages civic, health, safety, infrastructure, and social services in Texas.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brandon Rogers
Chief Information Security Officer
Brian Stacy, IPMA-CP
Talent Acquisition Partner
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