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  • Risk and Safety Manager

    Austin, Texas United States City of Austin, TX Full Time Oct 15, 2024
    City of Austin Employer:

    City of Austin, TX

    The City of Austin This vibrant and dynamic city tops many lists for business, entertainment, and quality of life. One of the country’s most popular, high-profile “green” and culturally rich cities, Austin was recently selected the number one Best Place to Live in the U.S. (U.S. News & World Report). In 2016, Forbes named Austin the city most likely to prosper over the next decade on their America’s Cities of the Future list, and the City of Austin ranked in the top ten on the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for 2017.  Austin continues to lead with its vision of being the Most Livable City in the Country, emerging as a player on the international scene with such events as SXSW, Austin City Limits, Formula 1, and being home to companies such as Apple, Samsung, Dell, and Ascension Seton Healthcare. From the home of state government and the University of Texas to the Live Music Capital of the World and its growth as a film center, Austin has gained worldwide attention as a hub for education, business, health, and sustainability.  The City offers a wide range of events, from music concerts, food festivals, and sports competitions to museum displays, exhibits, and family fun. Austin is also home to a wonderful ballet, world-class museums, one-of-a-kind shopping, and beautiful outdoor spaces. You can just as easily spend your morning paddling the lake as you can strolling through a celebrated history museum.  Located at the edge of the Texas Hill Country—rolling terrain of limestone bluffs, springs, rivers, and lakes—Austin’s temperate climate is ideal for year-round jogging, cycling, hiking on the City’s many trails, or swimming at Barton Springs or one of the area’s many other swimming holes.  There are a number of excellent golf courses in the area as well as recreational opportunities for rowing, kayaking, canoeing, camping, rock climbing, disc golf, mountain biking, fishing, and more. Austin truly has something to offer for everyone. City Government The City of Austin is a progressive, full-service municipal organization operating under the Council-Manager form of government. Austin has a 10-1 council system with an at-large Mayor and Council Members that represent ten districts. The Mayor and Council Members may serve in their respective seats for four years with a maximum of two consecutive terms.  The City Council appoints the City Manager who is the chief administrative and executive officer of the City. The City Manager is responsible for guiding and directing day-to-day operations, as well as providing strategic research, recommendations, and management leadership to the City Council on the city budget, programs, policies, and services. The City Manager implements the organization’s administrative responsibilities with a strong team of Assistant City Managers and department executives. Supported by a staff of more than 14,000 and a budget of $4.1 billion, the City Manager and staff deliver a broad range of services to the citizens of Austin.  The City Council and City Manager of Austin are committed to the mission of delivering the highest quality, cost-effective services. Austin is a beacon of sustainability, social equity, and economic opportunity; where diversity and creativity are celebrated; where community needs and values are recognized; where leadership comes from its community members, and where the necessities of life are affordable and accessible to all.

    Job Description

    Minimum Qualifications
    Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
    • Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Risk Management or a related field, plus six (6) years of risk management experience, including at least two (2) years of experience which were in a supervisory capacity.
    • One (1) year of additional experience may substitute for one (1) year of the required education, up to a maximum substitution of four (4) years.


    Licenses or Certifications:
    • None.
    Notes to Applicants
    To view the City of Austin recruitment video, please click here. Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information.

    When completing the City of Austin employment application:
    The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered. Please be sure that your application is a reflection of your entire work history.
    • Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
    • A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job titles and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered. Describe your specific experience for each position. Include all job duties, responsibilities, and employment dates.
    • Statements such as “see resume” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your employment application. Supplemental information or changes to your application will not be accepted after the job posting closes.
    • A résumé is required, but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Please include contact information from previous employers
    • A cover letter is also required. In the cover letter candidates should describe, in concise detail, their interest in this position and highlight any prior experience that is relevant to this position.
    • The responses to the supplemental questions should reference the employment history listed in the employment history section. Once the requisition has closed, the application cannot be changed to update work history, supplemental questions, or any other information.
    • We reserve the right to verify high school and college education for the top candidate(s).


    If you are selected as a top candidate:
    • Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.
    • And are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.


    Assessment:
    An assessment may be administered as part of the hiring process.

    The department may close this posting any time after 7 days.

    Note: Information submitted for consideration may be made available to the public in compliance with the Texas Open Records Act.
    Pay Range
    $45.22 - $58.78 per hour

    Hours
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Monday - Friday
    *Hours may vary depending upon business needs.
    Job Close Date 11/15/2024 Type of Posting External Department Human Resources Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location LRC - 5202 E Ben White Blvd. Suite 500, Austin, TX 78741 Preferred Qualifications
    • Ability to create, implement and monitor safety programs to reduce losses caused by accidents, injuries and catastrophic events.
    • Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with City leadership, staff and third-party administrators (this is the same from last posting).
    • Experience creating and presenting board-level materials on emerging risks, existing risks, and risk mitigation efforts.
    • Demonstrated knowledge and experience with self-insured Workers’ Compensation processes, contracts and systems- including Third Party Administrators ( TPA ).
    • Ability to travel to more than one work location.
    Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
    Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

    Plans, organizes, directs, and controls City-wide safety and risk management functions and activities. Conducts research and analyzes the safety and loss control activities of the City and develops short- and long-range risk management plans to enhance employee safety and reduce costs. Evaluates staff input and proactively acts on/develops recommendations for responses to safety and risk management issues. Prepares analysis and reports on worker compensation cost, loss data, etc. Communicates risk management information to City officials and others as needed. Develops and monitors the safety and risk management budget. Assigns job duties and monitors task completion. Develops and revises standard operating procedures and policies. Collaborates with staff and city-wide departments to develop and evaluate policies, plans, criteria, etc. for safety and risk management programming Monitors contracts, consultants, and other third party administrators to ensure compliance with contractual obligations. Attends meetings representing safety and risk division. Performs the duties of subordinates when necessary. Oversees the CDL program for the City, including maintaining updated compliance, testing, scheduling Serves as the primary backup for the Insurance Manager Promotes a culture of safety and awareness throughout the organization Other related duties may be assigned.

    Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
    • Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including talent acquisition, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
    Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

    • Knowledge of risk management, insurance, and loss control techniques and practices.
    • Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods.
    • Knowledge of Texas Workers’ Compensation.
    • Knowledge of and skill in supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
    • Knowledge of municipal financial and budgeting methods and systems.
    • Skill in gathering and analyzing complex information through Microsoft Excel functions
    • Skill in oral and written communications.
    • Knowledge of CDL laws and programming
    • Knowledge of relevant state and federal Safety and Risk laws and statutes
    Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
    The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

    The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
    Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

    Supplemental Questions

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
    * This position requires graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Risk Management or a related field, plus six (6) years of risk management experience, including at least two (2) years of experience which were in a supervisory capacity. One (1) year of additional experience may substitute for one (1) year of the required education, up to a maximum substitution of four (4) years. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?
    • Yes
    • No
    * This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.
    • I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation.
    * Explain how you have created a safety program for your organization and how it reduced lost time injury rates.
    (Open Ended Question)
    * Describe your communication style with employees, managers and organization executives.
    (Open Ended Question)
    * Please describe your experience with creating/presenting board-level materials on emerging risks and risk mitigation efforts.
    (Open Ended Question)
    * Please explain your experience with a self-insured Workers’ compensation program to include all aspects of obtaining & working with a Third Party Administrator (TPA).
    (Open Ended Question)
    * Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?
    (Open Ended Question)


    Optional & Required Documents

    Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents

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