HUMAN RESOURCES OPPORTUNITY

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: At-Will (Unclassified/Unrepresented)

TENTATIVE INTERVIEW DATE: TBD
TBD

The City is currently seeking a Risk Manager. The Risk Manager will be responsible for the management of the Risk Services division within Human Resources. The incumbent will work a City of Stockton 9/80 schedule: 7:30am to 5:30pm Mondays through Thursdays; 8:00am to 5:00pm Fridays, with alternating Fridays off. May be required to work additional hours and/or weekends.

The ideal candidate is someone that has a proven track record in risk management operations and is able to demonstrate extensive technical knowledge and experience in areas that include risk, safety, workers’ compensation, and general liability. The ideal candidate must also demonstrate a work history that reflects strong leadership skills, sound judgment, an ability to effectively communicate to others and work in a fast-paced environment, and is someone who has high ethical values and standards of excellence.

Under general direction of the Assistant Director of Human Resources, plans, organizes, coordinates, and administers the work of the Risk Services division of the Human Resources Department; coordinates activities with other departments and divisions; provides highly complex assistance to the Director of Human Resources; performs related duties as assigned.

This class is a management level classification responsible for functions of the Risk Services Division, including Safety, Loss Prevention, American with Disabilities Act (ADA)requests, workers’ compensation, Industrial Disability Retirement (IDR) program, general liability, property and other Risk Services programs. This class is distinguished from the Deputy Director of Human Resources in that the latter has full management responsibility for an assigned Human Resources Division.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Develops and implements goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the division; directs the preparation and administration of the division’s budget.
Recommends the appointment of personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; conducts performance evaluations; implements discipline procedures as required; maintains discipline and high standards necessary for the efficient and professional operation of the unit.
Manages the design and implementation of preventative safety programs to develop and promote an effective loss control culture in the City.
Manages the design and administration of safety program-related policy and procedure.
Directs the conduct of safety related training and inspection programs.
Develops or directs the development and implementation of programs and policies to accomplish improvement and attainment of workers’ compensation program goals and objectives.
Provides technical support, confers with and interprets policies, procedures and regulations to City Management and supervisory staff, representatives of employee organizations and employees; provides information to the public regarding City policies and procedures.
Manages various analytical studies; prepares reports, correspondence and a variety of written materials.
May be required to participate and take a lead role at City Emergency Operations Center in a disaster.
May represent City at legal or regulatory hearings or in court proceedings.
May represent City at Joint Powers Authorities meeting for Worker’s Compensation and Liability.
Assists departments with compliance and implementation of departmental safety programs.
Manages ADA and IDR programs.
Represents the division to outside agencies and organizations; participates in outside community and professional groups and committees; provides technical assistance as necessary.
Researches and prepares technical and administrative reports; prepares written correspondence.
Represents the City with dignity, integrity, and the spirit of cooperation in all relations with staff and the public.
Fosters an environment that embraces integrity, service, inclusion and collaboration.
Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

Principles, practices, methods and techniques of managing California risk, safety, loss prevention, and training program development, implementation and administration;
Workers’ compensation laws and administrative regulations for the State of California;
State and federal laws and regulations, to include Cal-OSHA, the Labor Code and Title 8 Industry Safety Orders, and Department of Transportation regulations applicable to California public agencies;
Liability claims and litigation in the public agency setting;
State and Federal ADA and IDR programs;
Principles and practices of employee supervision, including selection, training, evaluation and discipline;
Administrative principles and methods, including goal setting, program development and implementation, and budgeting;
Principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building and conflict resolution;
Pertinent local, State and Federal rules, regulations and laws;
Principles and practices of organizational analysis and management;
Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment including relevant software programs;
Oral and written communication skills; business English including vocabulary, spelling, and correct grammatical usage and punctuation; and
Safe work practices.

Skill in:

Organizing and directing Risk Services division operations, ensuring compliance with City policies and procedures, local, State and Federal laws and regulations;
Planning, organizing, administering, reviewing and evaluating risk operations and related activities;
Analyzing written safety programs for compliance with laws and regulations for preparation of oral and written presentations;
Facilitating ADA coordination and accommodation programs;
Facilitating and managing IDR cases;
Developing and implementing, and interpreting goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and management controls;
Exercising sound, independent judgment within established policy guidelines;
Selecting, training, motivating and evaluating assigned staff;
Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials;
Contributing effectively to the accomplishments of City goals, objectives and activities;
Interpreting and applying City and department policies, procedures, rules and regulations;
Reading, writing and comprehending the English language at a level necessary for effective job performance exercising correct English usage, vocabulary, spelling, grammar and punctuation;
Communicating effectively, tactfully and positively in both oral and written form.;
Operating and using modern office equipment and technology, including computers and applicable software; and
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education:

Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in human resources management, industrial/organizational psychology, public administration or business administration, or a related field.

Experience:

Five years of increasingly responsible experience organizing, maintaining, and managing risk and safety programs in a Human Resources setting, including two years of supervisory experience. Experience in a public agency setting is desirable.

Other Requirements:

Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
Chartered Property Casualty Underwrite (CPCU) and/or Associate of Risk Management (ARM) designation(s) is/are desirable.

Physical/Mental Abilities:

Mobility - Frequent sitting and walking; occasional walking on uneven surfaces, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, crawling, and twisting;
Lifting - Occasional lifting and/or carrying up to 10 pounds or less;
Vision - Constant use of overall visual capabilities; ability to read and produce printed material and information displayed on a visual display terminal; occasional need to read and interpret data from analytical instruments.
Dexterity - Frequent repetitive use of hands; occasional holding, grasping, reaching, pushing and pulling motions;
Hearing/Talking - Constant hearing and talking of normal speech, frequently over noise, in person by telephone, and in group settings;
Special Requirements - May require weekend or evening work;
Emotional/Psychological - Constant concentration and decision making; frequent public contact; occasional to moderate working alone, and traveling;
Environmental Conditions - Occasional to frequent exposure to noise, outdoor conditions, some exposure to fumes; and
Working Conditions - Typically moderately quiet, but may be loud at times.

This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirement of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.

The Process:
Only those applicants who best fit the needs of the City will be considered for this exciting career opportunity. Applicants who fail to complete the online application, supplemental questions, and proof of education (due by final filing date) will be subject to rejection. Applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed on a weekly basis, and qualified candidates may be called to interview before the final filing date. Only the most qualified applicants will be invited to an interview. Possession of the minimum qualifications is not necessarily a guarantee of further advancement in the selection process.

Prior to appointment, eligible candidates will be required to submit to and successfully pass a background investigation, which will include fingerprinting.

ALL APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE COMPLETED FULLY AND SUBMITTED ON AN OFFICIAL CITY OF STOCKTON APPLICATION FORM. (DO NOT STATE "REFER TO RESUME" ON YOUR APPLICATION OR SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE.) INCOMPLETE AND/OR FALSIFIED APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTALS WILL BE REJECTED AND CANNOT BE REVISED AFTER SUBMITTAL ON OR BEFORE THE FINAL FILING DATE. POSTMARKS, FACSIMILES, AND PHOTOCOPIES OF THE CITY'S EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. RESUMES ARE WELCOMED BUT SHOULD BE SUBMITTED AS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ONLY.

The information in this announcement concerning the terms and conditions of employment does not constitute either an express or implied contract, and these provisions are subject to change.

NOTES:After on-line submittal, immediate notification will appear on your screen indicating your application has been received. You should print this notification for proof of filing.Notification and correspondence will be sent via email only. No paper notices will be mailed to applicants. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure a correct email address is provided and that correspondence is being received.NeoGov.com: You will only receive correspondence via the e-mail address you placed on your application. Some e-mail accounts have been known to place these e-mails in the spam/junk file. Please check your e-mail folders or accept e-mails ending with neogov.com.

In accordance with California Government Code section 3100, et., seq., all City of Stockton employees are considered disaster service workers who may be required to report for duty, or remain on duty to address disaster service activities in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to undertake an applicable loyalty oath.

Note: This position is subject to Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) annual filing requirements. Please see the FPPC website, www.fppc.ca.gov, for more information.

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