What are the responsibilities and job description for the Risk Analyst position at City of Renton?
The City of Renton’s Risk Management team is recruiting for a risk analyst with an emphasis on safety. We are a dynamic and collaborative team that strives to make a positive impact to the City by supporting our employees to do their best work. In this position you will aid management and staff in a variety of responsibilities to include coordinating safety programs, organizing employee safety training, and conducting regular safety inspections and audits. The successful candidate will have experience in encouraging active participation from employees through the Safety Committee. This position is part of a series; placement at the Analyst or Senior Analyst level depends on the education, experience, and skill set of the incumbent.
Annual Salary
Risk Analyst: $86,412-$105,348
Senior Risk Analyst: $90,840-$110,664
Working for the City of Renton comes with an excellent benefits package, including:
- Deferred compensation with the City contributing 4% of the employee's salary
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance at affordable rates
- Paid leave for vacation, sick, eleven holidays and two "personal" holidays a year
- State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) plan enrollment
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Coordinate and maintain the citywide employee Accident Prevention Program, including Hearing Conservation, Respiratory Protection, Hazard Communication, and all related safety programs and policies to assure compliance with applicable regulations.
- Organize, coordinate, and/or conduct safety training courses as well as citywide training programs; assist in the development of training content.
- Ensure city and departmental compliance with applicable safety laws, regulations, and other legal requirements.
- Provide assistance in the development, implementation, administration, and review of safety and risk management policies and procedures.
- Coordinate the citywide Central Safety Committee.
- Oversee employee hazard, incident, and injury reporting via the online system; maintain OSHA 300 log and Sharps injury log.
- Establish and maintain evacuation plans for all facilities; train Emergency Team Leaders in evacuation procedures.
- Assist with administration of the city’s purchased insurance programs such as liability, property, workers’ compensation excess coverage, boiler and machinery, etc.
- Assist in the evaluation and administration of the city’s self-insured programs such as liability, property, and automobile physical damage; act as a city’s liaison with third party administrators to provide research and information.
- Assist with the determination of insurance requirements for special activities and make recommendations for compliance with legal codes, regulations, and insurer recommendations.
- Pursue possible restitution/ subrogation cases to recover funds owed to the city; make court appearances as necessary. Oversee the administration and adjudication of all non-litigation claims; maintain claims and lawsuit files and summaries within the online system.
- Act as Risk Manager in the manager’s absence, as assigned.
- Contribute to an environment of teamwork and respect.
- Foster a culture of equity and inclusion by recognizing the diverse needs and perspectives of groups and individuals.
- Remain current with relevant technological advancements as it relates to field.
- Participate in and help provide cross-training in processes as directed by management to ensure a well-rounded team for coverage purposes.
- Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- May be assigned to support City priorities during emergencies.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Risk Management, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field;
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or higher safety credentials or substantial progress towards achieving this designation, or its equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Successful passing of a required driving record check.
- Successful passing of a required background check.
Risk Management Analyst
In addition to the requirements above:
Minimum 2 years of safety or risk management experience in workplace safety, loss control, risk assessment, Property and Casualty self-insured programs administration, or other related experience.
- Or minimum 6 years of relevant education and experience.
Senior Risk Management Analyst
In addition to the requirements above:
- Minimum 4 years of safety or risk management experience in workplace safety, loss control, risk assessment, Property and Casualty self-insured programs administration, or other related experience.
- Or minimum 8 years of relevant education and experience.
- Associate in Risk Management (ARM) Certification.
To view the complete classifications for the Risk Management Analyst and Senior Risk Management Analyst positions, please use the provided links.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Drive to offsite locations to perform essential functions.
- Move throughout City facilities and buildings.
- Operate a computer and other office equipment.
- Communicate with City employees and residents.
- Lift or move items weighing up to 25 pounds regularly.
- Climb and work from ladders, climb stairs.
- Bending, stretching, and standing for extended periods.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Work is performed in an office environment and outdoors in all weather conditions occasionally. Work evening and/or weekend hours as needed.
- Noise level out in the field is moderately loud and noise level in the office is moderately quiet.
- Night meetings may be required.
Approved reasonable accommodation requests will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
The City of Renton embraces a diverse and inclusive workforce and prides itself on promoting collaboration and teamwork in a positive environment while providing high quality services to the community. For more information about the City of Renton, please visit the following website: Why Renton.
The City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including candidates’ names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the screening of applications. For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application.
Communication from the City of Renton:
We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from rentonwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders. We also communicate via text and encourage you to sign up for text alerts when completing your job application.
Recruitment Process:
The screening process will include a review of minimum qualifications and applicants selected for an interview will be invited via email to self-schedule a time through the Government Jobs account. At minimum, this position will be subject to a standard criminal background check and professional reference check. This position requires driving and is also subject to a driving record check from the WA State Dept. of Licensing (or other state equivalent). Driving records will be evaluated based on a points system depending on the infraction and severity.
Salary : $86,412 - $105,348
