Risk Manager
Apply NowCompany: City of Flagstaff, AZ
Location: Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Description:
Salary: $88,504.00 - $132,766.40 Annually
Location : Flagstaff, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time; Exempt; Benefit Eligible
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 038-25
Division: Human Resources and Risk Management
Section: Risk Management
Opening Date: 03/07/2025
Closing Date: 3/21/2025 4:00 PM Arizona
Work Week: Monay through Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Pre-employment Requirements: Fingerprints
Budgeted Min: $88,504.00
Budgeted Max: $110,635.20
Additional Information: This position is posted with the full salary range indicating future potential earnings; however, the actual hiring salary for this position is dependent upon relevant experience and qualifications above minimum requirements and position funding. Therefore, all starting salaries above the midpoint require further review and additional approval.
Administrative Duties
Are you a strategic thinker who thrives on identifying, managing, and preventing risks while ensuring organizational compliance? Do you have a passion for creating a culture of safety and accountability? Would you like to work within a great team of supporting HR and Risk Management professionals? The City of Flagstaff is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Risk Manager to lead our risk management efforts.
About the Role:
As the Risk Manager for the City of Flagstaff, you will play a pivotal role in protecting the City of Flagstaff's assets, employees, and reputation. You'll oversee risk assessments and OSHA site inspections, ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and collaborate with departments to foster a safe and secure work environment. Your will also manage loss control and risk retention programs with an eye on prevention. You may also serve as the City's Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator. This is your opportunity to lead a critical division section and make a significant impact in the community we serve.
Why Join the City of Flagstaff?
We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and positive work environment. We offer competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and the chance to work with a committed team making a difference in our community. Located in the beautiful mountain town of Flagstaff, AZ, you'll enjoy a unique quality of life with outdoor recreation, stunning scenery and a welcoming community.
Actively supports and upholds the City's stated mission and values. Under general direction of the Human Resources and Risk Management Director, employees of this class are expected to perform highly responsible management, administrative, and supervisory duties associated with the day-to-day operations of the City's risk management, compliance, and safety programs (including loss prevention, training, worker's comp, and safety activities; risk transfer through insurance procurement and contract review; risk and compliance consultation to all levels of City management and staff; internal claim adjusting; financial management of liability; and workers compensation claims). May serve as the City's Americans with Disabilities ADA Coordinator.
Actively supports and upholds the City's stated mission and values. Under general direction of the Human Resources and Risk Management Director, employees of this class are expected to perform highly responsible management, administrative, and supervisory duties associated with the day-to-day operations of the City's risk management and safety programs (including loss prevention, training, worker's comp, and safety activities; risk transfer through insurance procurement and contract review; risk consultation to all levels of City management and staff; internal claim adjusting; financial management of liability; and workers compensation claims.) May serve as the City's Americans with Disabilities ADA Coordinator.
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
Examples of the Work Performed
EXAMPLES OF THE WORK PERFORMED (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Supplemental Information
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The City belongs to Northern Arizona Public Employees Benefit Trust (NAPEBT), a consortium formed to combine resources and leverage buying power in order to provide comprehensive and cost-effective benefits to employees. NAPEBT currently includes the City of Flagstaff, Coconino County, Coconino Community College, Flagstaff Unified School District, Mountain Line, Kachina Village Improvement District, and the Coconino County Accommodation School. NAPEBT continually works to ensure a better benefits package than any of the employers could offer individually, which keeps benefits costs down for employees.
INSURANCE
Benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability options.
For comprehensive information on the City's benefits package, please visit
RETIREMENT
Employees are members of Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS), or the Elected Officials Retirement Plan (EORP) based on eligibility requirements.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
Employees may make pre- or post-tax contributions to a 457 Retirement Plan through Voya,Nationwide, or Mission Square account via Payroll Deduction.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare benefits, Arizona State or Public Safety Retirement, annual vacation, 13 paid holidays, paid Parental Leave, an offsite health clinic, Employee Assistance Program, wellness program and incentives, First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program, Tuition Assistance Program, and so much more. The City of Flagstaff is a Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness Employer. To view comprehensive benefits information, click
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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Risk Management and Insurance, Business Administration or a related field?
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Do you have five years of responsible managerial and administrative experience in risk management?
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Do you have three years of supervisory experience?
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Are you currently certified as an Associate in Risk Management or have the ability to obtain certification within two (2) years of employment?
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Do you have the ability to obtain relevant OSHA training for the position?
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If you do not meet the minimum requirements listed above, do you have education, experience, and training equivalent to them? If so, please describe how you meet the requirements.
Required Question
Location : Flagstaff, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time; Exempt; Benefit Eligible
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 038-25
Division: Human Resources and Risk Management
Section: Risk Management
Opening Date: 03/07/2025
Closing Date: 3/21/2025 4:00 PM Arizona
Work Week: Monay through Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Pre-employment Requirements: Fingerprints
Budgeted Min: $88,504.00
Budgeted Max: $110,635.20
Additional Information: This position is posted with the full salary range indicating future potential earnings; however, the actual hiring salary for this position is dependent upon relevant experience and qualifications above minimum requirements and position funding. Therefore, all starting salaries above the midpoint require further review and additional approval.
Administrative Duties
Are you a strategic thinker who thrives on identifying, managing, and preventing risks while ensuring organizational compliance? Do you have a passion for creating a culture of safety and accountability? Would you like to work within a great team of supporting HR and Risk Management professionals? The City of Flagstaff is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Risk Manager to lead our risk management efforts.
About the Role:
As the Risk Manager for the City of Flagstaff, you will play a pivotal role in protecting the City of Flagstaff's assets, employees, and reputation. You'll oversee risk assessments and OSHA site inspections, ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and collaborate with departments to foster a safe and secure work environment. Your will also manage loss control and risk retention programs with an eye on prevention. You may also serve as the City's Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator. This is your opportunity to lead a critical division section and make a significant impact in the community we serve.
Why Join the City of Flagstaff?
We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and positive work environment. We offer competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and the chance to work with a committed team making a difference in our community. Located in the beautiful mountain town of Flagstaff, AZ, you'll enjoy a unique quality of life with outdoor recreation, stunning scenery and a welcoming community.
Actively supports and upholds the City's stated mission and values. Under general direction of the Human Resources and Risk Management Director, employees of this class are expected to perform highly responsible management, administrative, and supervisory duties associated with the day-to-day operations of the City's risk management, compliance, and safety programs (including loss prevention, training, worker's comp, and safety activities; risk transfer through insurance procurement and contract review; risk and compliance consultation to all levels of City management and staff; internal claim adjusting; financial management of liability; and workers compensation claims). May serve as the City's Americans with Disabilities ADA Coordinator.
Actively supports and upholds the City's stated mission and values. Under general direction of the Human Resources and Risk Management Director, employees of this class are expected to perform highly responsible management, administrative, and supervisory duties associated with the day-to-day operations of the City's risk management and safety programs (including loss prevention, training, worker's comp, and safety activities; risk transfer through insurance procurement and contract review; risk consultation to all levels of City management and staff; internal claim adjusting; financial management of liability; and workers compensation claims.) May serve as the City's Americans with Disabilities ADA Coordinator.
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
- Supervisory: This job has full responsibility for supervision (hires, directs, schedules, transfers, promotes, rewards, and disciplines.)
- Budgetary: This job has full responsibility for budgeting at the section level (prepares, implements, and manages) including the section budget.
- Strategic Planning: This job has full responsibility for strategic planning at the section level (develops, implements, interprets, and manages long and short-term goals).
- Policies/Procedures: This job has full responsibility for policies and procedures at the section level (develops, implements, and interprets).
- Compliance: This job has full responsibility at the section level for (follows, ensures compliance with, enforces, and interprets) Federal, State, and Local laws, rules, and regulations as well as City policies and procedures.
- Council Communications: This job has full responsibility at the section level for Council communication (makes recommendations and presentations, writes staff summaries, ensures Performance Measures are met, and balances needs with Council's adopted priorities and direction).
- Reporting: This job has full responsibility for reporting to Federal/State/Local agencies at the section level (ensures reporting requirements are met, trains others on reporting requirements and methods, and addresses discrepancies in reporting).
Examples of the Work Performed
EXAMPLES OF THE WORK PERFORMED (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)
- Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
- Manages the planning, development, implementation, administration, and coordination of the City's Risk Management programs; monitors and interprets changes in laws and regulations and makes recommendations to ensure City programs remain compliant.
- Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of any assigned staff; provides direction regarding work assignments and projects; and evaluates performance.
- Fosters the development of a culture of Risk Management where employees are empowered to make decisions at every level.
- Performs site inspections for OSHA compliance and hazard assessment. Analyzes claims and trends in order to assess needs for OSHA mandated training, develop programs, and deliver to employees.
- Mentors and coaches on safety related topics including the development of Job Hazard Analysis and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Negotiates and may make settlements with claimants or advise legal counsel and Human Resources & Risk Management Director including valuing claims and setting reserves for expected expenditures.
- Reviews indemnification language for certificates of insurance (COI) and performance to ensure compliance with Risk Management and City of Flagstaff expectations and favorable terms.
- Establishes and maintains committees, informal groups, and communication strategies to meet the strategic goals of the Human Resources & Risk Management section and the City.
- Confers with staff and citizens to address a variety of liability, safety, training, insurance, risk and injury issues while identifying the law, regulation or policy required to meet the standard and mediates situations to prevent escalation of issue into unnecessary claim or suit against the City.
- As City's ADA Coordinator, responsible for compliance to regulations. Receives and manages inquiries and grievances from the public concerning disability rights. Files necessary reports and provides consultative services to City departments and agencies.
- Bids, procures and manages the City's insurance program including workman's comp and property & casualty. Reviews property, equipment and facilities as well as costs and coverage.
- Organizes and implements loss control, loss prevention programs, and risk retention programs to prevent serious impact on the City's financial structure. Coordinates and manages loss recovery through subrogation and restitution efforts.
- Administers internal accident review board to review accident types, root causes and remedies.
- Maintains close working relationship with the City Attorney's office on liability issues, contracts, and judicial pronouncements affecting risk management activities.
- Participates in professional group meetings and stays abreast of new trends and innovations in risk management and insurance fields.
- Works closely with AMRRP insurance pool and claims adjusters and specialist concerning claims; manages and monitors subrogation and restitution, through tracking, mediation and collections.
- Performs related duties, as assigned.
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's Degree in Risk Management and Insurance, Business Administration or a related field.
- Five years of responsible managerial and administrative experience in risk management.
- Three years of supervisory experience.
- Certified as an Associate in Risk Management or must obtain within two (2) years of employment.
- Or any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the above Minimum Requirements.
- Obtain relevant OSHA training for the position.
DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
- Certified Risk Manager (CRM), experience in claims management, public risk management experience preferred.
- Three years of experience with OSHA compliance.
- Three years of experience in claims handling.
- Three years of experience in Workers' Compensation.
- Three years of experience in contract indemnity language and insurance requirements/review.
- Licensed Arizona Risk Management Consultant.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Must possess, or obtain upon employment, a valid Arizona driver's license.
- Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity.
- Weekend, evening, and holiday work may be required.
Supplemental Information
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)
- Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of the insurance industry including property, casualty, public liability, workers compensation lines of coverage, risk financing techniques, insurance policy procurement and negotiating skills.
- Considerable knowledge of Arizona laws relating to public liability management.
- Considerable knowledge administering OSHA, ADOSH, DOT and other local, state, and federal regulations and related safety standards.
- Ability to effectively investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and settle claims.
- Skill in the analysis development and implementation of effective, efficient, and economical risk management and safety programs and procedures.
- Ability to develop and implement cost effectiveness and operating procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including reports and correspondence composition, with all levels of staff and the public.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and officials, legal staff, insurance agencies, state agencies, vendors and the general public.
- Ability to objectively and analytically problem solve - often within short time frames.
- Strong interpersonal skill in mediating conflict.
- Knowledge of City operations, facilities, and equipment.
- Knowledge of new developments in the field/profession.
- Ability to develop, implement, and interpret clear strategic plans, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to effectively supervise and manage staff.
- Ability to research, prepare, and present comprehensive written and oral reports to the Director of Human Resources and Risk Management, City Management, Mayor and Council, and others as required.
- Ability to effectively analyze and effectively report upon operating conditions and problems, and to recommend or implement appropriate solutions.
- Ability to represent Risk Management concerns and matters to Council Members, the City Manager, City legal team, the media, and governmental regulatory agencies.
- Ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion and make difficult and independent decisions without supervision.
- Ability to conduct oneself in a professional manner.
- Ability to effectively resolve managerial, administrative, and supervisory problems.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and use fingers and hands to handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The City belongs to Northern Arizona Public Employees Benefit Trust (NAPEBT), a consortium formed to combine resources and leverage buying power in order to provide comprehensive and cost-effective benefits to employees. NAPEBT currently includes the City of Flagstaff, Coconino County, Coconino Community College, Flagstaff Unified School District, Mountain Line, Kachina Village Improvement District, and the Coconino County Accommodation School. NAPEBT continually works to ensure a better benefits package than any of the employers could offer individually, which keeps benefits costs down for employees.
INSURANCE
Benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability options.
For comprehensive information on the City's benefits package, please visit
RETIREMENT
Employees are members of Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS), or the Elected Officials Retirement Plan (EORP) based on eligibility requirements.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
Employees may make pre- or post-tax contributions to a 457 Retirement Plan through Voya,Nationwide, or Mission Square account via Payroll Deduction.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare benefits, Arizona State or Public Safety Retirement, annual vacation, 13 paid holidays, paid Parental Leave, an offsite health clinic, Employee Assistance Program, wellness program and incentives, First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program, Tuition Assistance Program, and so much more. The City of Flagstaff is a Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness Employer. To view comprehensive benefits information, click
01
Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Risk Management and Insurance, Business Administration or a related field?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have five years of responsible managerial and administrative experience in risk management?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have three years of supervisory experience?
- Yes
- No
04
Are you currently certified as an Associate in Risk Management or have the ability to obtain certification within two (2) years of employment?
- Yes
- No
05
Do you have the ability to obtain relevant OSHA training for the position?
- Yes
- N0
06
If you do not meet the minimum requirements listed above, do you have education, experience, and training equivalent to them? If so, please describe how you meet the requirements.
Required Question