BossierParishCourtHouse

Employment Opportunities

Risk Management Specialist

SUMMARY

Establish a risk management program, including but not limited to risk identification, evaluation, claims management, worker’s compensation return-to-work program, safety program, loss prevention, and internal audit program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

DISCLAIMER: The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all duties which may be required from day to day.

  • Develops and implements a risk management program that complies with organizational policies, state and federal laws, and accreditation standards related to safety and risk management.
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures for identifying, collecting, and mitigating potential risks.
  • Provides quarterly reports to the Facilities Director on matters relating to audit findings, and investigation and response to complaints of suspected wrongdoing as described in the BPPJ compliance program. 
  • Administer the safety program, including worker’s compensation, return-to-work programs, and safety training. Collects, evaluates, and maintains data concerning injuries, claims, worker’s compensation, and other risk-related data.
  • Conduct safety inspections in conjunction with safety committees and outside agencies to identify potential hazards and prevent injuries to employees and damage to property and the public. Coordinates and implements corrective actions.
  • Provides a quarterly summary of incidents, claims, and claim payments.
  • Evaluate insurance coverage. Identifies exposures and assesses liability through evaluation of claim loss statistics and trends.
  • Collects and monitors all claims and works with insurers to ensure timely filing and resolution of claims.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from a four-year accredited college or university with major coursework in risk management or related field; or a minimum of 10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience including significant experience in safety management. A Certified Risk Management Professional (CRMP) certification is a plus.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to police jury members and public groups

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, and ratios.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

The incumbent must possess a Valid State Driver’s License. Having a Certified Risk Management Professional (CRMP) certification is a plus.

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 may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and use their hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Please send resumes to:

Jim Firth

Facilities Director

204 Burt Blvd. (Physical)

P.O. Box 70 (Mailing)

Benton, LA 71006

or email:

jfirth@bossierparishla.gov

The BPPJ is an equal opportunity employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability.

The BPPJ is an equal opportunity employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability.

Contact Us

(318) 965-2329

(318) 965-3703 (Fax)

PO Box 70
Benton, LA 71006

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