Risk Modeling Manager jobs in Lubbock, TX

POSITION: District Risk Manager

Dept./School: Benefits Department

WAGE/HOUR STATUS:  Exempt

PAY GRADE:  Admin/ Professional Pay Grade 4

NO. OF DAYS:  226

SUPERVISES:  Assigned Personnel

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Relations, Business
Administration or other related ?eld; Master's preferred. Certi?cates of Risk Management (CRM)
preferred and/or Safety and an Associate Risk Manager (ARM) preferred. 

EXPERIENCE:  Five years professional experience at a high level of responsibility preferred

POSITION FUNCTION/PURPOSE:   

The Safety Officer and Risk Manager/Administrator is responsible for managing all insurance and safety issues that may expose the District to litigation or insurance claims, including and not limited to identifying, evaluating, controlling and minimizing the District’s exposure to loss or damage to physical assets, fidelity losses, and losses arising out of liability claims. Manages all automobile liability, fire, and property damage claims, including communications with attorneys, claims reviews, investigations, and negotiations of settlements. Coordinates planning, and organization of all aspects of the District’s employee insurance benefit program. Plans and coordinates functions and activities of the District-wide safety plan, emergency and crisis response plan and provides 24/7 on-call response/assistance. Compiles and analyzes data to develop and recommend policies and administrative regulations regarding the District’s property and liability insurance program, workers’ compensation, unemployment insurance, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and employee health benefit insurance programs. This position acts as liaison with insurance adjusters, legal counsel, labor groups and employee organizations, and underwriters in coordinating all insurance matters. Represents the District at meetings with representatives from a variety of public agencies, insurance companies, and risk services firms; serves on a variety of risk management committees; and interprets and applies federal and state laws, Board Policies and District’s Administrative Rules and other regulations relative to risk management, safety, loss control, and areas of potential liability.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Conducts risk assessments, which involves analyzing risks as well as identifying, describing and estimating the risks affecting the District. Utilizes managerial skills to analyze alternative and treat identifiable risks with appropriate risk control and risk financing methods.
2.  Identifies property loss exposures and work with liability company(s) on appropriate levels of insurance coverage.
3. Supervises the audit of insurance premiums and costs and distribution of costs within the District.
4. Manages risk budget including ensuring expenses do not exceed budgeted allocations; coordinates and approve requisitions for replacement purchases.
5. Monitors case closing action, coordinates negotiations for settlement of claims wherein court action is not involved with claims adjuster and prepares reports for determined action.
6. Prepares insurance bid specifications for the purpose of obtaining premium fees and updates on an ongoing basis.
7.  Reviews and evaluates insurance policies.
8. Makes recommendations regarding the adjusting and settlement of liability and property claims.
9.  Monitors and determines District liability in recurring school related situations and events (field trips, sporting events, etc.).
10. Obtains certificates of insurance to protect District assets.
11. Provides support, education and training to staff to build risk awareness within the District.
12. Assures that insurance programs are in compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
13. Investigates property damage claims and losses, submits reports to the third-party claims administration and assists in property claims management. Evaluates insurance coverages’; identifies exposures and assesses liability through evaluation of claim loss statistics and trends. Provides each department with loss statements for worker’s compensation, general liability and auto losses.
14. Communicates to directors and administrators what risk issues are and be able to provide them with a plan to minimize risk. The Risk Manager must be able to produce status reports regarding the level of risk associated with any given area of the business.
15. Serves as the District’s liaison with consultants and legal counsel to review general liability, claims, and other insurance programs.
16. Negotiates with insurance companies, brokers, or agencies with respect to premiums, terms and conditions, renewals and modifications of insurance contracts.
17.  Determines coverage, responsibility, compensability and if there is subrogation or safety issues for each claim.
18. Manages claims to achieve quality results and expense controls and negotiate settlement of claims for closure to minimize the District’s exposure.
19. Manages the District’s auto claims, white fleet GPS, and the District’s Vehicle Safety and Use Policy.
20. Evaluates the impact of new and proposed legislation on the District’s insurance andsafety programs and makes recommendations for District compliance.
21. Manages Clearinghouse reporting for all CDL drivers.

1. Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive employee, parent, and citizen safety complaints or concerns.
2. Coordinates the District’s employee safety program.
3. Participates in the inspections and reviews of the District’s operations and facilities forrisk management provisions and recommends appropriate corrective actions.
4. Assures District is in compliance with laws relating to safety, industrial health, environmental protection, hazard control, and loss prevention programs.
5. Maintains OSHA files for all sites in the District and posts all annual summaries at each site.
6. Coordinates the preparation and analysis of all insurance claims, student injury incidents, and OSHA reports for the purpose of ensuring the timely and accurate presentation of facts.
7. Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates school and District safety plans and offers recommendations for improvement. Coordinates District disaster drills.
8. Assists in implementing in-service training programs on health and safety (e.g. hazards, disaster preparedness, OSHA’s Hazardous Communication Standard, Employee Right- to-Know, etc.) for the purpose of reducing the incidence of accidents and meeting state and federal guidelines.
9.  Actively participates in the District Safety Committee. Provides support and direction and assumes the leadership role in reducing employee injuries.
10. Takes necessary steps to ensure District compliance with OSHA regulations. 

1. Investigates and analyzes accidents involving District employees injured while using District equipment or facilities.
2. Manages the process and activities of the District safety programs, training, property insurance, claims management, vandalism and crisis response.
3. Conducts annual Workers’ Compensation Sites Assessment inspections of all District- owned sites and facilities.
4. Establishes records and procedures for reporting and handling claims.
5. Determines coverage, responsibility, compensability and if there is subrogation rights or safety issues for each claim.
6. Plans and coordinate various liability and workers’ compensation insurance policies.
7. Identifies, evaluates, controls and minimizes the District’s exposure to injury of workers and workplace safety issues.
8. Assures District is in compliance with laws relating to safety, industrial health, environmental protection, hazard control, and loss prevention programs.
9. Responds to and investigates all student and staff-related safety issues and implements plans and programs to minimize future incidents. Oversees ongoing safety training programs for personnel, parents and volunteers by arranging for or conducting training.
10. Develops, maintains and monitors the implementation of all federal, state and local compliance programs. Examples include Injury and Illness Prevention Program, Hazard Communication Program, Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal compliance requirements for school districts.
• Ability to analyze and interpret ?nancial data.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate accounting problems, develop data and recommend improved procedures.
• Knowledge of computerized accounting systems.
• Ability to use personal computer and software to develop complex accounting reports, spreadsheets and databases.
• Ability to work with numbers in an accurate and rapid manner.
• E?ective communicating and interpersonal skills.
• Valid Texas driver license and acceptable driving record; must adhere to Midland ISD’s vehicle safety and use program.

EQUIPMENT USED

Telephone
Computer and printer
Calculator
Copy Machine

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Incumbents work in a fast-paced office environment requiring travel to district facilities. This position is on-call 24/7 and may require work to be performed on weekends as needed.

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 will be made if necessary while performing the duties of
this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; move throughout the room and/or facility; communicate verbally
and electronically; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; kneel, stoop,
crouch, and/or crawl; and climb or balance. Regularly required to lift or exert force of up to 25 pounds. Specific vision

abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Regular
attendance required.