Risk Manager- Finance Department
Risk Manager- Finance Department
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$ 148064 - 209211
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Job Description
Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7000 employees play a key role in the success of San Jos the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San Jos employees work together as one team to make San Jos a vibrant innovative and desirable place to live and work.Visithere to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations including quality and excellent customer service and hereto learn more about San Jos.
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About the Department
The Finance Department is currently seeking to fill one (1) Risk Manager in the Purchasing & Risk Management Division. If you are interested in this position please apply! The mission of the Finance Department is to manage protect and report on City of San Jos financial resources to enhance the Citys financial condition for residents businesses and investors.
The Finance Department has five core divisions:
- Accounting
- Administration
- Debt & Treasury Management
- Purchasing & Risk Management
- Revenue Management
The Finance Department works in partnership with the departments of Human Resources Information Technology and Public Works as the Citys Strategic Support City Service Area to effectively develop manage and safeguard City fiscal physical technological and human resources to enable and enhance the delivery of City services and projects. The Finance Department has a $27.4 million operating budget and 128 budgeted full-time equivalent (FTE) positions.Position Duties
The Risk Manager will plan organize coordinate and execute a risk management program with the objective of conserving financial physical and natural assets against the effects of loss. The successful candidate will recommend strategies for protecting the City against all financial exposures and risks. The position reports to the Deputy Director of Finance Purchasing and Risk Management Division.
The Risk Manager will be responsible for safeguarding Citys properties (with a replacement value at $7.1 billion) and other assets through the selection of brokers and purchase of insurance to guard against catastrophic events when the frequency of events cannot be predicted when the severity of potential loss could seriously hamper operations and where the cost of the insurance policy is not prohibitive.
Annually the City works with its insurance broker to review and analyze the Citys insurance and coverage requirements and obtain competitive insurance quotes. The Risk Manager reviews the Citys risk exposures with the Citys insurance broker to analyze the Citys needs and present them to insurance carriers to obtain the most cost-effective insurance coverage. Insurance policies include:
Property Insurance
Airport Owners and Operators Liability
Secondary Employment Law Enforcement Professional Liability
Automobile Liability for Airport and Regional Wastewater facility fleet vehicles
Auto Physical Damage for Airport Shuttle Bus-Physical Damage
Aircraft Hull and Liability for Police and Fire Department Aircraft (including Drones)
Government Crime
Fiduciary Liability
The Risk Manager works with insurance carriers to facilitate property appraisals and risk engineering studies and with City Departments to implement property loss control recommendations from carriers. Other major functions include: contractual risk transfer of contracts with vendors and consultants through insurance requirements; insurance compliance review for contracts; subrogation to recover losses from damage to Citys properties by third parties; coordination with the broker and City Departments on the establishment and administration of owner controlled insurance programs (OCIPs) management of property and casualty insurance claims budget planning and support on public assistance recovery claims. The Citys self-insured Worker Compensation program is managed by the Human Resources Department and Liability claims are handled by the City Attorneys Office.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration insurance finance risk management or a closely related field; and six (6) years of progressively responsible in a risk management safety loss control or general liability insurance program including two (2) years with supervisory and management authority over staff and financial responsibility within the program area or division.Required Licensing
Associate in Risk Management certificationOther Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies as demonstrated in past and current employment history.
Job Expertise -Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations. Knowledge of the following:
- Principles and practices of comprehensive risk management including loss prevention and control and the financing and insuring of risk.
- Legal and administrative requirements for implementation and administration of fully-insured and self-insured programs.
- General and auto liability public entity claims administration.
- OSHA requirements regarding workplace safety and reporting.
- Contract law as it applies to general liability bodily injury and claims adjustment.
- Insurance company policies and procedures regarding claims and reserves; claim analysis; adjustment techniques for municipalities.
- Injury and damage claim investigation; principles and procedures of accident prevention.
Analytical Thinking-Approaching a problem or situation by using a logical systematic sequential approach.
Communication-Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other peoples ideas and thoughts.
Decision Making-Identifies and understands issues problems and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions.
Initiative-Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives; anticipates problems is proactive and avoids difficulties by planning ahead; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promotes job performance.
Management-Evaluates priorities to ensure the true top priorities are handled satisfactorily; sets clear goals for the employees and the work unit.
Problem Solving-Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.
Supervision-Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decision-making and work functions to others in an appropriate manner to maximize organizational and individual effectiveness
Additional Information:
Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.
You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process.
Please note that applications are currently not acceptedthrough CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
