Director of Risk Management

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and manages activities of The Oasis at Death Valley resort comprehensive Risk Management Program.
• Oversees the Resort Fire, Life, Safety Department and associated documentation generated by that department.
• Manages property fire brigade, to include training, equipment, personnel, inspections, drills, etc.
• Develops and maintains systems and records that provide for proper evaluation, control, and documentation of assigned functions.
• Compiles statistical data and prepares reports on a wide variety of Risk Management related topics of interest to Resort administration.
• Reviews and analyzes operational activities and makes recommendations to accomplish desired Risk Management goals.
• Actively participates in departmental safety committees. Provides support and direction and assumes the leadership role in reducing employee injuries.
• Conducts safety inspections in conjunction with safety committees and insurance companies to identify potential hazards and prevent injuries to staff, damage to property and the public at large.
• Collaborates with the legal department and insurance carriers on all general liability claims to assure timely filing and resolution of claims.
• Monitors and/or investigates claims as necessary.
• Administers and coordinates the Return-to-Work program with designated medical provider, employee, and supervisor.
• Serves as a member of various task forces, committees and teams as assigned.

Qualifications

• Five years of increasingly responsible professional and experience in risk management including significant experience in workers’ compensation, and general liability insurance.
• Must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Risk Management, Management, or another related field.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of risk management activities such as risk identification/reduction, loss control, asset protection, employee safety, workers’ compensation programs, etc.
• Knowledge of claims processing techniques.
• Knowledge of budgetary practices and controls.
• Knowledge of data research, collection and analysis techniques and the preparation of written and oral reports.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Internet, and other computer-based applications, including computer-based risk management information systems.
• Ability to learn new computer-based programs as required of the job.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate the activities of the Risk Management program.
• Ability to analyze, classify and rate risks, exposure, and loss expectancies.
• Ability to negotiate with and influence others.
• Ability to formulate policies and plans, coordinate and initiate actions necessary to implement decisions.
• Ability to proficiently speak in public and present safety training programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to develop comprehensive plans to satisfy future loss prevention needs.
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the public, adjusters, brokers, attorneys, and co-workers.
• Ability to take initiative, be self-directed and carry out assigned projects to their completion with limited supervision.