Director of Risk Management and Safety

DEFINITION The Director of Risk Management and Safety develops, implements, administers, and evaluates policies, programs, and procedures for loss prevention, occupational health, workplace safety, environmental safety, and workers’ compensation programs in accordance with federal, state and local regulations, industry standards and County policy.  This position also serves as the HIPAA Compliance Officer for the County.  Serves as the Safety Officer and monitors compliance with federal and state laws.   Services as the County’s delegate to the Board of the Excess Insurance Authority. Purchaser of commercial insurance policies and bonds as necessary, and with County Counsel, monitor County’s litigation and workers’ compensation claims administration. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Director of Risk Management and Safety will work with the Auditor/Controller and the County’s brokers regarding insurance programs; will also act as the primary contact for all risk management issues across the County Agency. The Director of Risk Management and Safety exercises considerable independent judgment and initiative to achieve objectives. This position provides guidance to, and receives direction from the highest levels of management and supervises and evaluates the work of professional and clerical staff to administer programs. Responsibilities include continuous contact with department heads, labor representatives, Board of Supervisors, Trindel, and federal, state, and local contacts.   HIPAA Compliance Officer is responsible for HIPPA Compliant program is to ensure that it is safeguarded at all times and enforced. Must investigate and respond to all complaints of potential HIPAA violations Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE1. Bachelor’s degree with major course work in Risk Management, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Business or Public Administration, or a closely related field.2. A Master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.3. A minimum of five (5) years’ recent position-related management level experience in the field of Environmental Health and Safety; with working knowledge of Workers’ Compensation, Disability Management, and Risk Management required.4. Experience with self-insured program; Excess Liability, Excess Workers’ Comp, and Property.5. Experience with Third Party Administrators (TPA’s) including Workers’ Comp and Liability, experience with Workers’ Compensation Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Programs, and experience with Workers Compensation Public Entity Liability Claims. Special Requirements Certification as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and/or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or Associate Risk Management (ARM). Miscellaneous Information Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of application and a valid California Driver’s License by the time of appointment. The valid California License must be maintained throughout employment. All County of Plumas employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with Plumas County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Work related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.