Grossmont Union High School District

Grossmont Union High School District

DIRECTOR, RISK MANAGEMENT

Qualifications: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to four years of directly-related experience and a Bachelor’s degree with major course work in risk management, business, public administration or another related field. Excellent benefit package.

Salary Range: $79,989 to $95,512

Application Deadline: 11-18-12 Apply at: www.edjoin.org Contact: Sue Glover Email: District Website: www.guhsd.net Phone: 619-644-8026

Address: P.O. Box 1043 La Mesa, CA 91944-1043

DIRECTOR OF RISK MANAGEMENT

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Deputy Superintendent, Business Services, plans, organizes,

controls and directs the District Risk Management Program; assures protection for the District's human, financial and physical resources against unreasonable loss by controlling conditions that cause accidental losses and by financing losses that are not subject to full control or elimination; supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assess and evaluate the District’s exposure to risk: recommend, implement and monitor risk avoidance, risk transfer, risk sharing and risk financing options for the District’s Workers’ Compensation, property, casualty and general liability program.

2. Coordinate Workers’ Compensation claims and benefits with the District’s third party administrator, district payroll, human resources departments, employee’s supervisor, attorneys, doctors and clinics, San Diego County Schools Risk Management JPA (JPA) and employees.

3. Coordinate with staff involved in the District’s hazardous materials management effort including right-to-know codes and staff awareness of purchasing, storage handling, and disposal requirements.

4. Administer liability and property claims against the District; manage claims per requirements of government codes, government claims act, and procedures of County School Insurance Joint Powers Authority (JPA).

5. Provide counsel and training to operating units concerning injury, illness, and accident prevention, safety, industrial and environmental hygiene, loss control, risk management procedures and related issues.

6. Investigate accidents, industrial illnesses, workers' compensation claims, security incidents, property losses and other occurrences; travel to various sites, interview individuals, analyze situations and recommend appropriate action.

7. Perform risk assessment in District operations of procedures, processes, equipment and workstations for purposes of hazard identification, evaluation and remediation, assist with redesigns as needed.

8. Coordinate the District's property, liability and student accident insurance programs, claims management, and communications with the San Diego Insurance JPA, process student accident reports.

9. Inspect physical facilities and grounds to identify and evaluate factors affecting safety, health and security, assure compliance with a variety of environmental laws, recommend corrective action.

10. Direct and manage the daily operations of the Risk Management Office, direct the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records and files related to assigned activities, prepare a variety of risk management reports and submit to appropriate personnel or agency, develop and publish guidelines related to a variety of risk management topics, maintain records of coverage and valuations of buildings and equipment.

11. Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions; plan, coordinate and arrange for appropriate training of subordinates.

12. Provide technical expertise, information and assistance to the Deputy Superintendent, Business Services, regarding assigned functions; assist as needed in the formulation and development of policies, procedures and programs.

13. Communicate with other administrators, District personnel and outside organizations to coordinate activities and programs, resolve issues and conflicts and exchange information.

14. Attend a variety of meetings to maintain current knowledge of legislation, legal codes and regulations, conduct and facilitate meetings, represent the District at various meetings and attend court proceedings related to liability and property issues, participate on assigned committees.

15. Conduct ergonomic assessments and operate a variety of testing and office equipment as assigned.

16. Review and evaluate property, liability and student accident insurance policies to assure adequate coverage; provide insurance certificates to requesters and obtain same from users of District property; evaluate incoming certificates.

17. Monitor legislation affecting the District's Risk Management program.

18. Advise the Human Resources department on issues related to Workers' Compensation claims.

19. Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE

Education and Experience

A typical qualifying background would include:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to four years of directly-related

experience and a Bachelor’s degree with major course work in business, public

administration, risk management, or another related field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

Principles of business administration and management, particularly as applied to governmental laws, rules, and regulations associated with risk management in the State of California; risk management program administration and procedures; insurance markets and cost effective programs to reduce liability and property insurance costs;

Ability to:

Analyze insurance policies and district practices affecting risk management programs and prepare related reports and recommendations; read and comprehend complex studies, insurance policies, and other written materials; understand and interpret laws, rules, and regulations relating to risk management; prepare financial reports and feasibility studies; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with various levels of professional, managerial, and technical personnel; apply innovative analytical and communications techniques and devise unique solutions to identified problems; organize, schedule, and coordinate the work of various tasks and individuals to accomplish assigned responsibilities.

Licenses and Certificates

Valid California driver’s license.

Working Conditions: Environment:

Office and Outdoor environment

Driving a vehicle to conduct work

Physical Demands:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 75% sitting, 15% walking and 10% standing. Hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations.

Seeing to conduct inspections.

Lifting and carrying moderately heavy equipment. Walking to conduct inspections.

Bending at the waist, kneeling, stooping or crouching.

Hazards:

Potential for occupational noise; hazardous waste and chemicals. Governing Board Approval: 9/16/99

Revised: June 14, 2007