Principles, practices, and methods of public agency Risk Management, asset protection, loss control, insurance, contracts, liability, property claims adjusting and settlement methods, subrogation recovery, Workers’ Compensation, occupational health and safety, compliance, and related areas.
Organizational and management principles as applied to analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs.
Methods of liability claims investigation, adjustment, and administration.
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations, including California law in the areas of public entity tort, contract, other relevant areas and basic litigation processes.
Statistical analysis methods and concepts as they pertain to assigned areas. Principles and techniques of effective report writing.
Principles and practices of budget preparation and cost allocation. Project management methods and techniques.
Statutory requirements of public records retention as it pertains to area of assignment.
Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Methods and techniques of conducting employee investigations.
Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
ABILITY TO:
Develop, implement, administer and make sound decisions in order to provide an effective and efficient risk management and safety program.
Identify problems, collect and analyze data, develop effective solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Analyze, interpret, and apply federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and statutes relative to risk management, self-insurance, workers compensation, and occupational health and safety.
Read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Effectively negotiate with various outside agencies and professionals.
Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
Respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community; resolve conflicts in a tactful and professional manner.
Effectively present information to management, public groups, and/or City Council or committees.