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Assistant Risk Manager - Liability

Job Description:

Contra Costa County Risk Management Department is seeking an Assistant Risk Manager to join our Liability Claims Program area. The Assistant Risk Manager Liability Claims will coordinate and liaison with the Office of County Counsel, the County Administrator's Office, and the County Director of Risk Management on claims and liability issues; ensures proper filing documentation on liability claims in compliance with the County's insurance pool, Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management (PRISM) file handling procedures and supervises and directs liability and medical malpractice claims and lawsuits. The Assistant Risk Manager Liability Claims coordinates first party claims. The Assistant Risk Manager-Liability reports directly to the County Risk Manager-Exempt and is responsible for the supervision of clerical and claims staff. What you will typically be responsible for: Supervising and directing liability and medical malpractice claims and lawsuits Coordinating and supervising activities of internal claims staff, outside adjusters, investigators, and attorneys Approving assignments of experts, including evaluation and perpetuation of oral and physical evidence Attending settlement conferences and conducting negotiations with attorneys Negotiating and coordinating contracts with outside claims service providers and attorneys Supervising County subrogation program on liability claims Conducting file reviews and assures adequacy of reserves Receiving and disbursing legal information related to claims

Requirements:

Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business or public administration, finance, or a closely related field. AND Experience: Four (4) years of full-time, or its equivalent, professional level experience working with general liability and loss control or occupational health & safety, preferably with a public agency. At least two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity. Depending on the position(s) to be filled, qualifying experience may be limited to experience directly related to the assignment as specified on the job announcement. Substitution: Additional qualifying experience of the type noted above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two (2) years. No substitution is allowed for the supervisory experience. Substitution for Major: One (1) additional year of qualifying experience of the type noted above may be substituted for the required academic major. Desirable Qualifications: Master's degree in Public Administration, Public Health, Loss Control, Safety, Health and Environmental Applied Sciences, Occupational Health and Safety, or a closely related field

Application Procedures:

Application Filing: All applicants must apply on-line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/contracosta and submit the information as indicated on the job announcement by the final filing date. A completed Supplemental Questionnaire is required at the time of applying. Application Evaluation: Depending on the number of applications received, an Application Evaluation Board may be convened to evaluate and select the best-qualified candidates for invitation to the next phase of the examination. Oral Assessment: An oral assessment (interview) will be conducted to measure candidates' competencies as they relate to the job. In the Oral Assessment, candidates must achieve an average passing score of 70% or higher on each of the competencies, as well as an overall passing score of 70% of higher. These may include, but are not limited to: Analyzing & Interpreting Data, Self-Management, Delivering Results, and Professional & Technical Expertise. (Weighted 100%)