ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF RISK MANAGEMENT, Budget and Risk Management

Summary: The Assistant Director of Risk Management will be responsible for assisting with the daily functions of the Budget & Risk Management department, including managing the County’s risk portfolio (over $1 billion in property values) and administering the County’s self‑insurance program overseeing liability (auto, general liability, workers compensation, and property) claims made against the County and the recovery of losses due to negligence of third‑party actors who damage or destroy County property. The Assistant Director identifies risk and measures appropriate risk strategies to transfer or mitigate the exposure in the best interest of the County.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises one or more employees in the Budget & Risk department.
• Responsible for overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these employees.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with county policies and applicable laws.
• Includes interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees the self‑insured liability program for the County (automobile, property, and general liability claims), investigates claims, and negotiates and recommends payments or denials.
• Supervises County’s recovery of losses due to negligence of third‑party actors, including subrogation and filing lawsuits.
• Supervises the Risk Management and Workers Compensation staff.
• Maintains and reports property schedules and valuations, including acquisitions and deletions, to the insurance carrier; coordinates property appraisals as required.
• Plans, implements, and coordinates activities to reduce financial loss associated with County operations and facilities.
• Collaborates with departments to develop risk mitigation strategies for the County’s critical risks.
• Coordinates “best value” risk financing alternatives for the County.
• Determines and manages the risk‑bearing capacity of the County, researches risk‑management innovations, arranges self‑insurance portfolio options, and presents options to the Board for implementation.
• Reviews and develops insurance requirements for County contracts and various offices/departments to ensure compliance with risk‑management strategies.
• Provides risk‑management programs and training to offices and departments; coordinates safety and loss‑control services provided by insurers.
• Coordinates activities of outside consultants and servicing agents to further delivery of risk‑management programs and training.
• Oversees the workers compensation program to ensure compliance with applicable laws and guidelines; assists with injury claims and reporting to the selected third‑party administrator (TPA).
• Monitors and supervises the selected TPA contract and actively participates in workers compensation and liability claims; reviews with stakeholders to ensure timely processing of liability claims.
• Plans and coordinates the annual budget process concerning risk‑management matters and presents to the Director.
• Ensures the public receives timely, fair, and legally compliant consideration of requests for reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent knowledge of budgeting principles and practices.
• Ability to understand and analyze financial statements and budgetary requirements.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, stay organized, and prioritize workload.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Competency with computers and Microsoft Office 365 Suite.
• Advanced analytical skills.
• Thorough working knowledge of insurance administration and risk management.
• Effective negotiation skills.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, or related field.
• Five (5) years of related experience, preferably in a government agency or property and casualty insurance.
• Multi‑line adjuster’s license required within the first six (6) months of employment.

Preferred Requirements

No desired preferences.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• May be required to bend, hear, keyboard, sit, stand, talk, work alone and with others, and work overtime.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lb.

Benefits

• Group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Life and long‑term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements.
• Retirement benefits through the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS) and a Deferred Compensation retirement savings program.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Wellness Program and additional employee programs.
• Note: Benefits described are for Tarrant County employees only; for Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employee benefits, contact Patrice Smith at (817) 884‑1227.