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Are you an experienced Risk Manager ready to collaborate and provide strategic oversight in the identification, measurement and management of risks? In this role, you’ll be responsible for the County’s comprehensive Safety and Risk Management Program, as well as Occupational Health.

• Manage an annual operating budget more than $20 million, and a team of 11 employees, including 8 direct reports.
• Develop and implement safety/risk policies and procedures adhering to local, state, and federal safety, health, and environmental regulations. Responsible for the management of in-house adjusting staff for property and liability claims and TPA oversight for auto and Workers Compensation programs on behalf of the County.
• Identify risks and exposure for losses to real, personal, and human resource assets.
• Collect and submit underwriting data for the marketing of selected programs. Negotiate and develop insurance programs for the County. 
• Direct and supervise all phases of the claims process from intake and investigation through litigation, settlement and/or trial.
• Consult with, provide guidance and/or participate in negotiations, conferences, and mediations with adjusting companies, legal councils, County staff, claimants, etc. Prepares recommendations to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
• Prepare Requests for Proposals for Employee Assistance Services, risk management programs and various contractual services that support risk management programs; selects vendors; negotiates contracts; and administers or oversees the administration of established contracts.
• Develop contractual insurance and indemnification requirements for County projects.
• Serve as senior internal consultant/advisor to County managers, department heads and employees regarding risk management programs and services.
• Represent the division before the Board of County Commissioners, senior managers, elected officials, contractors, vendors, and the general public.
• Serve as primary liaison to insurance providers, underwriters, attorneys, and other parties regarding risk management programs and services.
• Establish safety/risk program goals and objectives and budget based on statistical analysis, trends, benchmarking, and operational needs.
• Facilitate appropriate balance of risk retention and risk transfer through various methods of self-insurance, purchased insurance and contractual transfer of risk.
• Participate in emergency response activities related to disaster management. Serves as Safety Claims/Risk Unit in the Emergency Operations Center, when activated.
• Develop, maintain, and revise policies and procedures for the general operation of the Employee Health Center (EHC) and its related Occupational Health and wellness activities to support employees. Collaborate with and supervise the EHC medical team to develop goals and provide oversight for compliance with Risk management programs and initiatives in line with Occupational Health Budget.

Hours: Regular hours are Monday-Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM. County-issued cell phone provided for after hours emergencies.

About You

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Insurance and Risk Management, Public or Business Administration, Management or related field -AND- six (6) years of professional experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• -OR- a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Insurance and Risk Management, Public or Business Administration, Management or related field -AND- four (4) or more years of related experience.
• -OR- ten or more years of progressively responsible professional experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required college degree.
• At least two or more years of supervisory experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate in Risk Management (ARM), Risk Management Professional (RMP), RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar designation.

CJIS Clearance: The successful candidate will be subject to an extensive background check(s) as a part of the hiring process.

Subject to Passing Substance Screening:  This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening.  An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five (5) years.

About Everything Else

Starting Pay Range: $100,000-$115,000/year, based on your experience

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. You will need to present the following items on your first day:

1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

• If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)  

2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)  

Benefits:

• Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
• For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information.
• Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations. 
• Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)??

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We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different.

Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally. 

A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353.

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net (keywords: ADA Compliance).

Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace.