Director of Safety & Risk at THE CITY OF HARTFORD

Job Title

This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer/Director of Management & Budget.

Job Description

This position works directly with Department Leaders, City Staff and Third-Party Insurance Brokers and Providers. Under administrative direction, plans, organizes, directs and implements comprehensive safety, risk management, and loss control programs for the City; develops and implements a total safety culture; assesses risk exposure; examines and recommends safety and risk management techniques; determines optimum types and levels of insurance coverage and participates in the award of insurance contracts; ensures effective and efficient high-quality work in the managed programs; manages the City's workers' compensation and liability programs, including, but not limited to, developing and recommending program design; developing and managing relationships with insurance carriers, brokers, legal counsel and third-party administrators to minimize loss to the City and maintain optimal defense strategies. May represent the City in hearings and claims litigation. Ensures that internal and external claimants receive timely responses and regular communications; formulates findings and develops recommendations for action and adjudication of claims for approval by the Administration. Analyzes risks and makes recommendations for reducing or eliminating such risks. Supervises and participates in the administrative activities of the insurance (non-health related) programs including, but not limited to, handling applications for liability insurance, processing liability claims, record keeping and correspondence. Assists in the annual survey of City owned structures to determine adequacy of insurance coverage and need for improvements. Participates in the negotiation and purchase of liability, property, cyber and other necessary insurance policies for the City. Computes, analyzes and prepares feasibility reports on recommended improvements in various phases of the City insurance program. Prepares budget estimates for City insurance requirements. Provides staff assistance to municipal officials on insurance requirements as they relate to contracts, agreements, leases and permits. Determines loss adjustment on City property covered by insurance coverage and bonds; Participates in the negotiation and settlement of claims. The above essential duties and responsibilities are not intended as a comprehensive list; they are intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may be required to perform additional related duties. This is a Non-Union position. The hours of work for this position are 40 per week and the above salary includes 5% in lieu of overtime.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The examination process will consist of a rating of your training and experience as contained on your application and may include a written test, an oral test, or a combination thereof. All parts of the examination, including tests and ratings, will be related to the requirements of the position. The examination is designed to measure the following:

• Principles and practices of workers' compensation insurance and OSHA requirements.
• Principles and practices of employee supervision and leadership, including work planning, assignment review and evaluation, discipline, and the training of staff in work procedures.
• Organization and management practices as applied to the development, analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and operational needs of the assigned areas of responsibility.
• Principles and practices of budgeting and purchasing.
• Principles, practices, methods and techniques of planning, developing and administering risk management and loss control programs, particularly related to ensuring adequate general and financial liability protection.
• General understanding of Federal, state and local laws and regulations applicable to assigned areas of responsibility.
• Techniques of risk management and risk prevention.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors and City staff.

Qualifications

Open to all qualified applicants who meet the following qualifications: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in risk management, business administration, finance, or a related field AND five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in the administration of comprehensive risk management and loss control programs, two (2) of which should be in a management capacity. OR An Associate's Degree AND a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation AND seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional experience in the administration of comprehensive risk management and loss control programs, two (2) of which should be in a management capacity. Licenses; Certifications; Special Requirements: A valid driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the City's Vehicle Insurance Policy Insurance broker's license. A COPY OF YOUR DEGREE OR TRANSCRIPT MUST BE ATTACHED TO YOUR APPLICATION. A DEGREE OR TRANSCRIPT SUBMITTED WILL BE VERIFIED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT. If selected, you will be required to pass a physical examination administered by a City physician, a drug and alcohol screening, and a background check. If appointed, you will serve 3- 12 months of probation. This examination and employment process is subject to all federal, state, and municipal laws, rules, and regulations.

Other Information

Application must be completed in its entirety, including required documentation. Applications without proper documentation shall result in your disqualification.

All correspondence and information concerning the application and testing process will occur via email, unless otherwise requested at the time of application.

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Applications via facsimile or email are not accepted.

Employment Preferences and Legal Notices

• Hartford Residency Preferred: Preferably be a bona-fide resident of the City of Hartford at the time of application. A completed City of Hartford Residency Affidavit including proof of residency as indicated on the RESIDENCY AFFIDAVIT may be submitted.
• Veteran's Preference Form: Preferential Points may be given to Eligible Veterans. Must submit a Veteran's Preference Form, along with a DD-214 and Disability letter (if applicable) from the Office of Veteran's Affairs.
• Americans With Disabilities Act: The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation in the application or testing process, please contact the Human Resources Department.
• An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of Hartford is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.