The Town of Windsor and its employees strive to create an exceptional quality of life that engages citizens, provides commercial and leisure amenities, promotes business and employment opportunities and provides unsurpassed value to taxpayers. We are an organization made up of diverse individuals who are committed to providing quality service through integrity, responsiveness, innovation, passion, and partnership.

We are excited to offer an outstanding career opportunity as the Risk Manager for the town and Board of Education. Connecticut’s first town is strategically located on the beautiful Farmington and Connecticut Rivers between Hartford and Springfield, Massachusetts and is home to over 29,000 residents and a wide array of local and corporate businesses.

In this role, you will report to the Finance Director. You will work in a team environment that includes the finance department, town manager’s office as well as leaders and employees throughout the town and BOE. The hiring range for this position is $88,000 to $108,000 DOQ with an increase of up to 5% at six months upon successful completion of the trial period. Town employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit package, including health, dental, vision and life insurance; tuition reimbursement; short- and long-term disability; wellness program; employee fitness center; and a defined contribution retirement plan.

This is a great opportunity for a skilled risk management and safety professional who takes pride in their work and enjoys collaborating with others and building strong relationships at all levels of the organization. The successful candidate will be passionate about their role, reinforce and expand the safety culture, and provide exceptional customer service to our internal and external customers. If this sounds like you, let us know. We cannot wait to meet you!

Your Typical Work Activities Will Include

Managing the town’s risk reduction efforts, including risk analysis and reduction strategies and the town's liability, property, and workers' compensation insurance programs.
Coordinating the town's safety committee, including designing and implementing safety and training programs, accident review to assess incidents and recommend preventive actions and promoting a strong safety culture.
Coordinating and participating in monthly Insurance Commission meetings.
Establishing claim control procedures, processing all claims for damages and worker’s compensation, and preparing claim information for attorneys and adjustors.
Ensuring risk management records are updated including value of all town property; prepares various reports such as, accident and loss reports and annual risk and worker’s compensation statistics and data.
Manages budget for assigned areas, moitors revenue/expenditures, prepares annual budget requests, and ensures efficient use of resources.
Reviews Town contracts for risk management, ensuring adequate insurance requirements and timely renewals.
Prepares and updates risk management manual, informs Finance Director and Insurance Commission on trends, and recommends policies to manage risks.

Requirements Include

Bachelor’s degree in risk management, insurance, finance, business or public administration or a closely related field, with 5 years’ of increasingly responsible professional-level experience administering a comprehensive risk management program including; property, casualty and worker’s compensation insurance; self-insurance; and safety programs, or
Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Associate in Risk Management (ARM/ARMe) or Associate in Loss Control Management (ALCM).

Special Requirements

Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) and Safety and Health Official (SHO) or other professional designations preferred.
Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
Successful completion of the Town’s background and drug screening (includes testing for marijuana).
Ability to respond in-person and/or by phone after hours in emergency situations.

To apply: Complete an on-line application at https://townofwindsorct.com/human-resources/vacancies/ and attach a cover letter and a resume. The deadline for submission of application materials is by January 20th, 2025.

The Town of Windsor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of the workforce. EOE/AA.

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