Risk Manager

SUMMARY 
The City of Roanoke is seeking a Risk Manager to identify and evaluate risk, design and administer programs to address risks, and oversee loss prevention for the city and other Council Appointed Boards and Commissions.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

This is an exempt position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Determines and recommends appropriate methods, types, terms, conditions and amounts of insurance and/or risk assumption

Reviews all insurance policies and endorsements

Stays current regarding risk exposures, insurance, liability & regulatory issues so that the City  is always positioned to protect itself, its employees & citizens

Ensures City facilities and programs comply with the requirements of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Coordinates with the City Attorney's office for analysis of legal agreements, contracts and claims administration to assure compatibility with municipal policy, risk protection programs and funding methods

Confers with City officials and visits principal facilities regularly to identify present and future risk exposures and impact on total risk management programs

Assures appropriate specifications are prepared for the procurement of all property, casualty or excess protection policies

Negotiates with insurance brokers and/or consultants for all insurance purchases

Supervises the administration of loss and claims activity

Audits the cost effectiveness and quality of services provided by insurance carriers

Evaluates the financial integrity of insurers

Prepares, distributes and maintains an insurance manual for utilization by department managers

Prepares an annual risk management report for City Council

Prepares annual budget and objectives

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 
Supervises approximately 2-3 employees in Risk Management. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problemsQUALIFICATIONS  
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with major work in business or public administration, legal profession, insurance or related field; five to ten years related experience and/or training in administering claims and insurance programs, preferably for a large organization using the risk management approach and administrative management; or equivalent combination of education and experience.LANGUAGE SKILLS 
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints orally and in writing. Ability to make effective presentations on controversial or complex topics to management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Ability to resolve conflicts. 

REASONING ABILITY 
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of problems. Ability to deal with problems in the difficult phases. Ability to interpret a variety of technical information and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.  Ability to develop practical courses of action to accomplish goals. Ability to identify stakeholders and to think strategically.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  
The physical demands described here 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 regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT  
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.