Deputy Risk Manager - Hybrid

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.
NOTE: This posting may fill more than one vacancy.

 

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Colorado for All Philosophy: Colorado for All means working toward a Colorado where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. It means we support the basic human rights of our neighbors regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education level, disability, socio-economic status, or any other visible or invisible identity.

The Department of Personnel & Administration (DPA) is the foundation for dependable state government, leading with responsiveness, integrity, and teamwork. We provide services to other government agencies and all Coloradans by taking bold initiative toward a government with engaged employees, innovative solutions, and constructive partnerships.

DPA provides a wide range of programs and services, from custodial & maintenance to financial and human resources support, which assist other state agencies in fulfilling their missions.  At DPA, there are countless opportunities to contribute to meaningful work that supports and serves the people of Colorado. The wide variety of positions in DPA allow individuals to learn about state operations and provide for long-term career growth.

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and build greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado; it's a chance to combine your expertise with public service. Our professionals strive to support state government and the residents of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more.

 

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Why We Want You:

We want your expertise, positive energy, drive to succeed, and love of this great state as we work to elevate the expectations Coloradans have of their government.

What You'll Get From Us:

In return for the skilled work you do, DPA provides a competitive compensation and benefits package to accompany employment opportunities. Please see the  Benefits Overview video for details on the benefits offered to employees.

This position acts as Deputy to the Director and oversees the self-insured liability program which includes; oversight of the state Insurance broker, negotiates settlement of litigated liability claims and lawsuits, manages contracts for the overall department, authorizes payments for losses and services, manages outside counsel assignments and activities, monitors Medicare compliance and bodily injury claims’ management, manages collections of fees/costs owed to State, and provides risk management and insurance consulting services to alt members of the Risk Management Pool. There are operational duties associated with these programs performed by other positions in Risk Management that are under the direct supervision of this position.

A summary of the duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Liability Litigation Program Management

• Functions as the staff authority to manage the statewide self-Insured liability program.
• Program management Includes: 
  • 1) Analysis of loss exposure for each lawsuit 
  • 2) Establishment and maintenance of legal and indemnity claim reserve amounts 
  • 3) Direction of Investigation and legal activities by outside legal counsel
  • 4) Approval of settlements and activities recommended by internal counsel (Office of the Attorney General) and external (outside counsel contracts) legal counsel
  • 5) Authorization of maintenance of payment for liability claims and for outside counsel contracts with Risk
  • 6) Development of outside counsel performance standards, monitor contract performance and monthly expenses
  • 7) Representation of the state at lawsuit mediations or settlements
  • 8) Preparation of reports for management detailing loss trends, financial Impact of losses, monthly status of legal counsel activities and evaluation of lawsuit/cases costs
  • 9) Administer processes for reporting compliance with Medicare (MMSEA) with general oversight of liability bodily injury claims administered by the TPA
  • 10) Provide oversight and manage collection processes with external collections agency for costs/fees owed to the State
  • 11) Communicate with managers In other state departments to provide loss information and claim updates as needed
  • 12) Assists Director with claims’ aggregation information
  • 13) Acts as gatekeeper for state-wide claims’ RMIS system (Origami) process changes
  • 14) Supervises administrative support staff for activities connected to the administration of the program

General Risk Management and Insurance Consulting Services

• Manage broker and TPA contracts
• Support Risk pool member departments and Participating Institutes of Higher Education with individual insurance needs, Including working with the contracted broker for specific policies, and assisting to procure new policies to meet unique needs
• Communicate daily with officials in state departments regarding application of state laws to exposure scenarios, coverages available via state liability insurance policies and similar issues.
• Coordinate with contracted brokers, other team members, and Agencies to collect data for the annual insurance renewal for all programs. 
• Manages annual contract renewals for State Office of Risk Management (SORM), coordinating with State Purchasing and utilizing the CORE system to create and initiate contracts and purchase orders and manages annual contract payments with accounting. 

Unemployment Insurance Contract Management 

• Manages the unemployment TPA contract. 
• Maintains communications between departments and TPA regarding processes, training and reporting mechanisms. 
• Assists Director with state contract insurance provision review as needed.

*A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application, but may be attached. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Work experience and qualifications must be specifically documented on your online application. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application. Resumes WILL NOT be reviewed for minimum qualification screening. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications, your application will also be used as part of the comparative analysis process to identify a top group for further consideration.

This position is advertised in line with the Governor’s executive order (Executive Order 2022 015) focused on skills-based hiring practices that focuses on the knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to the job and aligns the hiring process accordingly. Skills-based hiring reduces potential barriers for applicants and allows for reduced bias in the hiring process by providing a direct description of skills that are unique to the duties assigned to the position with a recognition that the applicant may have developed these skills through education, training or past experiences.

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. 

Class Code & Classification Description:

H1B4XX

Administrator IV

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience Only:
At least seven (7) years of relevant experience in risk management and/or insurance management and consulting related to the work assigned to this position
OR
Education and Experience:
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in risk management and/or insurance management and consulting related to the work assigned equal to seven (7) years

The exceptional candidate will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following preferred qualifications:

• Previous State or public entity experience in risk management or general liability insurance 
• Bachelor’s degree
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of various risk management programs (e.g. worker's compensation, property, liability, auto/equipment) rules, regulations, and best practices
• Experience and knowledge of self-insurance, risk transfer and governmental immunity statutes
• Extensive knowledge of commercial insurance claims and placement.
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and projects in a demanding environment
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments
• Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner
• Ability to negotiate mutually acceptable solutions and build consensus through communications with all stakeholders.
• Interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Strong time and project management skills, including prioritization and multi-tasking ability
• Excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem solving ability
• Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, both written and oral
• Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy
• Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access), Google Suite, and Risk Management Systems (e.g. Origami), and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.

Conditions of Employment:

• A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.

Comparative Analysis Process The comparative analysis process for this position may consist of a structured application review, an online assessment and a structured interview.

Appeal Rights:

An applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. Email address: [email protected]. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.

Employment Philosophy: The State of Colorado strives to build and maintain workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans. We are building a Colorado for All through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is committed to non-discriminatory practices in hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

Accommodations: The Department of Personnel & Administration is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Heather Siegal [email protected]