Risk Management Analyst

About the role

Reporting to and working in close collaboration with the City’s Risk Manager, the incumbent provides operational support and analysis of risk management programs. Utilizing risk management software and other reporting tools, works with City departments to reduce the frequency and costs of claims. As necessary, provides coordination and operational support for claims, reviews and investigates claims and determines appropriate closure of claims. Performs a substantial amount of analysis and reporting to support risk reduction recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development, implementation and monitoring of accident/incident reporting procedures and risk reduction programs.
• Generates reports and loss trending analyses to assist departments in understanding and reducing the frequency and severity of on-the-job injuries and third-party liability losses.
• Provides ad-hoc reports as requested.
• Conducts research and analysis of occupational injuries, illnesses, accidents and property damage.
• Based on analysis, recommends training resources and loss control strategies.
• Compiles and maintains OSHA forms.
• Coordinates responses to Bureau of Labor Statistics Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses.
• Coordinates with City’s third-party administrator for workers’ compensation; generates reports, tabulates and analyzes data; ensures departments receive accurate and timely information to manage workers’ compensation costs.
• For departments without a designated safety manager, may investigate employee-related injuries, accidents and property damage; determines causes and consults on appropriate remedies to prevent recurrence.
• Presents information to management or employee groups regarding the City’s workers’ compensation program, accident and injury reporting procedures and other risk management functions.
• Manages City’s Ready Responder program; provides training, supplies, evacuation drills, and periodic program updates.
• Leads the City’s Executive Safety Committee.
• Performs professional and paraprofessional duties as assigned to support the City’s risk management programs, including claim operations, assistance with insurance policy renewals and gathering underwriting data.
• Investigates third-party damages and gathers necessary documentation to support recovery through subrogation or restitution.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Business Administration, English, Communications, Finance, or other related field, and a minimum of one to two (1‑2) years’ professional experience performing duties similar to those listed above. The educational requirement may be substituted with years of related experience on a year‑for‑year basis.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated initiative, human relations skills, and the ability to be productive without close supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Proficiency in the use of computer applications including Outlook, Word and Excel or databases.

Skills

• Ability to provide graphical reports.
• Professional designation(s) or certifications related to risk management, claims adjusting, and/or safety (e.g., CPCU, ARM, AIC, ASP, GSP, CSP, etc.).
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Possession of a Utah State Insurance Adjuster’s License.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.

Benefits

• Full City benefits, including health insurance, dental, vision and life insurance.
• Paid vacation and personal leave.
• 6‑12 weeks of paid parental leave available.
• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k).
• Robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually.
• Discounted supplemental benefits such as pet insurance and legal services.

Pay

Salary range: $29.29 – $50.61.

Schedule

Full‑time position; scheduled hours 40 per week.