Risk Manager

SCHEDULE: 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday

CLOSE DATE: January 1 2026

SUMMARY

Under general direction of the City Attorney directs the Citys Risk Management program. Identifies and quantifies areas of risk; develops implements and coordinates risk reduction programs including but not limited to workers compensation property and liability insurance and safety programs to reduce or eliminate financial and operational losses to the City. Manages Risk Management activities and issues throughout the City.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May exercise technical and functional supervision over administrative support staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Prepare recommend and administer the Division of Risk Management budget and monitor fiscal matters to assure conformance with budget constraints and risk program initiatives.
• Prepare and administer a risk management plan by developing standards and assessing and evaluating various risk mitigation techniques and assisting with implementation among City departments.
• Conduct technical research analysis and prepare detailed reports and recommendations on issues concerning the functions and operations of risk programs. Assess potential risk impacts and make recommendations regarding interpretation and compliance options to City departments.
• Consult with department heads and City officials to identify and remedy at-risk facilities work processes conditions and/or situations providing technical advice and coordinating training programs as needed.
• Coordinate with a commercial broker and insurance carriers to develop implement and monitor cost-effective insurance programs to cover City-owned property general liability liability of vehicles and employees when warranted. Monitor commercial insurance coverage levels and endorsements as exposures change and new products become available.
• Work with actuaries to understand and recommend appropriate levels of funding for City liabilities and risk management programs.
• Develop and implement City-wide risk management policies and risk avoidance programs. Respond to inquiries on program policy and procedural matters as appropriate. Review and evaluate existing and pending safety rules and regulations. Identify conduct document and/or arrange needed safety and liability training and recommend incentive and recognition programs as part of the safety program.
• Develop and maintain tracking and retrieval system for monitoring claims and potential claims filed against the City. Use system and data to understand City risks and assist City officials and employees in effectively managing risk.
• Administer liability claims; conduct investigation of liability claims including responding to incident scenes preserving evidence taking photos and/or video taking statements locating witnesses and obtaining cost and repair estimates; manage claims processing including validity and liability assessment recommending legal dispositions and documenting caseload. Assist the Citys insurance carrier and departments in gathering claims information evaluating claims minimizing City impacts and recommending corrective action is taken where necessary. Adjust City covered no-fault claims made under City ordinances; administer funds; communicate with claimants and work to facilitate the best outcome possible.
• Administer Workers Compensation claims; compile disseminate and analyze OSHA Reports incident investigations safety programs risk accident and loss reduction programs and tracking of the risk management fund; encourage mitigation of costs and appropriate use of transitional duty; evaluate employee safety issues; participate in the process for and facilitate inspections of work sites to assure that the City is in compliance with all applicable state and federal safety codes regulations and laws.
• Participate in Emergency Management loss control initiatives; collaborate with other City departments in preparation for and responding to disasters.
• Prepare and make in-person and virtual presentation to groups including employees elected and appointed officials and outside organizations
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelors degree in risk management insurance finance public administration law or a related field.

Experience: Five years of progressively responsible experience in risk management property and liability insurance or safety programs claims adjusting local government administration or combination of such. Municipal risk management experience is preferred.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Valid Utah Drivers License
• Associate of Risk Management certification preferred
• Ability to obtain and maintain Utah Criminal Justice Information System (UCJIS) Certification through the Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI)

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Pertinent Federal State and local laws rules and regulations related to risk management.
• Tort law insurance adjusting practices risk management principles and safety practices principles and theories.
• Modern office practices methods and computer equipment.
• Safe driving principles and practices.

Skill with:

• Operating office equipment including computer equipment and software. Skills must include a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Operating a motor vehicle safely

Ability to:

• Read interpret and apply laws rules regulations policies and/or procedures. Evaluate information against a set of standards.
• Solve a problem by using logic to identify key facts explore alternatives and propose quality options.
• Use effective methods and techniques to deal with and resolve complex issues in a legally defensible manner.
• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Establish maintain and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work in a standard office environment which includes reaching bending sitting standing talking hearing and listening. Travel to different sites and locations.

Required Experience:

Manager