POSITION SUMMARY:
Under
the direction of the Finance Director, the Risk Manager is responsible for
implementing a comprehensive Risk and Claims Management Program for the Board
of Education through risk management techniques that will eliminate and reduce
risks of injury and property damage. The Risk Manager will have oversight of
all phases of the claim process which includes claim reporting, investigation,
evaluation and resolution.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Manage the Board’s
self-insurance program which encompasses over 1,600 general liability, auto
liability, property and workers compensation claims;
Collaborate with the
Board’s third party administrator and General Counsel with the investigation,
evaluation and resolution of claims and lawsuits;
Provide settlement
authority to the claims administrator and legal counsel on all liability and
workers’ compensation claims and lawsuits;
Review and verify all
lawsuit discovery responses and execute verification on behalf of the Board of
Education;
Attend all liability
trials and provide daily trial updates to the Board’s General Counsel;
Participate in
alternative dispute resolution proceedings with legal counsel for liability and
workers’ compensation matters;
Review and provide
comment on Board contracts, leases and other agreements to ensure risk and
insurance issues are properly addressed (i.e., indemnification, hold harmless,
subrogation, insurance requirements);
Respond to all
property losses, (i.e. fires, floods) and assess the damage to Board facilities
and their contents. Initiate the procurement process to replace or repair
damaged Board facilities and property;
Prepare and submit
catastrophic property claims (claims over $250,000) to the Board’s commercial
insurance carrier and work collaboratively with the claim adjuster to get a
prompt and fair settlement for the Board;
Review and analyze
the Board’s various operations (i.e., school/student activities, business
partnerships, high risk activities) and make recommendations that will
eliminate or mitigate the risk of injury, property damage and financial loss;
Conduct monthly claim
reviews with the Board’s third party administrator and legal counsel;
Monitor the
performance of the Board’s claims administrator with legal counsel to ensure
all claims and lawsuits are being handled appropriately;
Provide risk
management consultation and claim support to the Board’s academic partners
(i.e., Foundation for Applied Construction Technology for Students, Excellence
in Education for PGCPS);
Provide yearly
exposure data to the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration required for the
Board to maintain their self-insurance status for their automobile fleet;
Provide yearly
exposure data to the Board’s insurance broker required for the renewal of their
commercial property, boiler and machinery and crime policies;
Issue Certificates of
Self-Insurance per the terms of the insurance provisions of executed Board
contracts and agreements;
Serve as the Board’s
representative of the Prince George’s County Government Risk Management Fund
Committee and attend their quarterly meetings;
Conduct risk
management presentations to various school system departments;
Prepare yearly
department budget; and
Supervise, direct,
and train staff of 6 employees.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Accredited insurance
certification such as state property & casualty license (P&C), CPCU or
ARM;
Minimum 5 years risk
management, insurance brokerage or claims adjusting experience;
Three years
litigation experience;
Extensive knowledge
of the principles of property and casualty insurance, legal and liability
concepts;
Considerable
operational experience in risk analysis and loss prevention and insurance
policy analysis;
Effective and
diplomatic negotiating skills;
Ability to exercise
tact, diplomacy and good judgment when dealing with internal and external
customers;
Ability to establish
and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external
officials;
Exceptional oral and
written communication skills; and
Ability to work under
pressure and meet time deadline.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college
or university in Risk Management, Industrial Engineering, Business
Administration; or a related discipline.
A Master’s or J.D preferred.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
None Required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
First level
supervisor for 1 staff person, second-level for 5 staff members.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.