Definition
The top salary range for this position currently reaches $107,632.32. The position will receive a 4.0% salary increase in July 2025, a 3.0% salary increase in July 2026; bringing the top step salary to $115,295.64.
THIS POSITION WILL BE ASSIGNED TO HUMAN RESOURCES & RISK MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
**THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS IS RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY.**
Under general direction, the Management Analyst – Risk Management performs a wide variety of professional, analytical, and administrative duties in support of assigned functions, operations relating to the administration of the City’s workers’ compensation and general liabilities, risk management, loss prevention, insurance and safety programs; and performs other related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Supervision is provided by the Director of Human Resources & Risk Management or designee
May supervise subordinate staff and volunteers as needed.
Essential Job Functions
Essential job functions may include, but are not limited to, the following: (These functions may not be present in all positions in this classification. When a position is filled, the essential functions will be noted in the announcement of position availability. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind work assignments as needed.)
Performs a wide variety of professional level research, administrative, and analytical duties in support of assigned functions, operations, relating to the administration of the City’s workers’ compensation, general liabilities, loss prevention, insurance and safety programs; performs duties in support of various administration operations and activities within assigned area of responsibility by organizing and administering the City’s workers’ compensation, risk management and liability programs; coordinates with department timekeepers and payroll in the designation of workers compensation for employees; participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, and policies and procedures pertinent to the City’s loss control and liabilities; recommends and implements resulting policies and procedures; creates and modifies policy and procedural manuals and guidelines; prepares and presents comprehensive technical, administrative, and financial analytical and statistical reports that present and interpret data, identify alternatives, and present and justify conclusions, forecasts, and recommendations based on data summaries and other findings; identifies issues and conducts research to find alternative solutions; makes and assists in the implementation of recommendations; maintain accurate and confidential records; prepare and present reports; plans and monitors existing programs for compliance with regulations; analyzes Federal, State, and local legislative proposals for impact on assigned operations; provides staff assistance to higher-level management staff; participates on and provides staff support to a variety of committees, boards, and commissions; may prepare memos, staff reports and other correspondence as appropriate and necessary; coordinates and collaborates with departments, divisions, and outside agencies such as outside third party claims administrators; stays abreast of new developments within assigned area of responsibility; maintains awareness of Federal, State, and local regulations; and performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualification Guidelines
To quality for this classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities, and enable the individual to successfully perform the essential job functions of the position. A typical combination is:
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in human resources or risk management, public administration, business administration, economics, environmental science/studies, or a closely related field. Post graduate work is preferred. Experience in administering workers’ compensation and general liability programs in a governmental jurisdiction is highly desirable. Minimum of three years of administrative and/or analytical experience in workers’ compensation, industrial safety/loss control and claims management, preferably in municipal government. Post graduate work may be substituted on a year for year basis for experience not to exceed two years.
Knowledge of:
Operational characteristics, services, activities, principles and practices of workers’ compensation, loss prevention, risk management, and safety program administration; organization and operation of municipal government; techniques of data collection, research, and report preparation; office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications; applicable civil, government and administrative codes; English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation; and pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Ability to:
Perform a full range of responsible analytical and administrative duties in the program areas of workers’ compensation, loss prevention, risk management, and insurance and safety program administration, research and analyze problems and prepare recommendations on a variety of issues relating to workers compensation, general liabilities and risk management; understand the organization and operation of assigned department and outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities; assist in the administration of the City’s insurance programs; including self-insurance, contract renewal and certificates of insurance; monitor and analyze insured and uninsured risks making recommendations on appropriate types and levels of insurance; analyze loss expectancies; review and procure insurance and excess insurance policies; respond to or appropriately refer questions from employees regarding insurance programs; assist in the administration of the City’s workers compensation program; monitor and report employee lost time and modified duty activities; assist in the administration of general liability programs; prepares reports of City property damage and prepare requests for insurance reimbursements, restitution or subrogation; interpret, apply, and explain pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations, as well as City policies and procedures; research, analyze and evaluate programs, policies and procedures; collect, evaluate and interpret complex information and data; maintain accurate and complete records on programs and operations; interpret technical information for a variety of audiences; handle confidential matters with discretion; investigate or assist with the investigation of claims; independently prepare correspondence, staff reports and memoranda; operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications; adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new equipment and systems; communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Licenses and Certificates
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:
Possession of and ability to maintain a valid California Class “C” Driver’s License are required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Position requires prolonged sitting and regular standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in preparing reports using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading written reports and work-related documents. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service. Additionally, the need to lift, drag and push files, paper and documents weighing up to 20 pounds is required. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Employee generally works indoors. Environment is generally clean with limited exposure to conditions such as dust, fumes, or odors. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but the employee may occasionally be exposed to loud talking and interruptions from telephones and/or members of the public.
NOTE:
The duties, skills, and demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. When appropriate, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions of the position.