The Risk and Safety Business Partner II is a high-performing, experienced professional responsible for developing and maintaining a citywide risk management and safety program. This position is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and managing a comprehensive citywide risk management and safety program designed to protect the City from risks that could negatively affect operations, financial stability, or community relations. The scope of responsibility also includes citywide loss prevention and control programs, including environmental protection, insurance procurement, and claims management functions. This role will report to the Risk & Safety Manager. Experience, Education, and Skills. Minimum Requirements. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Insurance, Risk Management, Safety or related field. Five (5) years of progressive and combined experience in Risk Management, Insurance, Environmental Health and Safety, Workers’ Compensation and/or Claims Administration and strategy. Expertise in a variety of risk, safety, liability, worker’s compensation/return-to-work program design and implementation and regulatory requirements in alignment with DOT, ANSI, NFPA, ISO - Experience in managing Third Party Administrators (TPAs) and other vendors. OR - Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job,AND - Possession of a valid driver’s license. Preferred. Master’s degree in Public Health or related field. Greater than five (3) years of progressive and combined experience in Risk Management, Insurance, Environmental Health and Safety, Workers’ Compensation or Claims Administration. Experience with both insured and self-funded insurance programs. Experience working in a public entity environment. Experience with ASP and OSHA - Proficient in interpreting state statutes and administrative rules. Risk Management, Insurance and/or Safety certifications (i.e. ARM, CIC, CSP, CIH, etc.)Three (3) years’ experience in a supervisory role. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. Knowledge of the business and organizational structure of Colorado municipalities. Collaboration skills, including the ability to work with others from different areas and backgrounds to reach a common goal. Proven success in strategic planning and project management, with the ability to work accurately with minimal supervision. Excellent organizational skills with proven ability to plan, organize, prioritize, execute, and effectively manage multiple complex projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment, while consistently meeting deadlines. Outstanding verbal and written communication, presentation, customer service, and interpersonal skills. People management and leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop employees; and ability to work successfully as part of a team. Strong analytical and quantitative skills a must for conducting financial and claims analyses and acumen to determine ROI and strategic insight. Meticulous attention to detail with an appreciation of complexity and risk. Advanced problem-solving skills with a passion for creating simple solutions. Advanced experience with Microsoft Office programs and/or Microsoft 365 Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with a variety of internal and external constituencies. Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and ages. Ability to navigate a complex political environment. Ability to handle confidential information with sensitivity and discretion. Travel. Category A-Standard Local Travel: This position requires occasional local travel within the County. Employees may be expected to walk or drive short distances to attend meetings, trainings, or perform work at other city buildings or partner sites. Essential Functions. Supports the Risk and Safety Manager in administering the City’s enterprise risk management, environmental health and safety, insurance, and loss control programs. Evaluates, develops, implements, and monitors citywide risk management and mitigation strategies, work plans, goals, and performance measures. Participates in contract review, analyzes loss data, prepares annual risk management reports, and promotes citywide support for risk management initiatives. Serves on committees and task forces, represents the City in outreach and professional organizations, and participates in disaster recovery planning. Designs, coordinates, and administers citywide environmental, health, and safety programs to identify hazards, improve workplace safety, and reduce accidents, illnesses, and long-term health risks. Develops and delivers safety training for employees and supervisors, including job safety, hazard analysis, and personal protective equipment use. Collaborates with departments on health, safety, and workers’ compensation matters and ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and inspection requirements. Conducts safety assessments of City programs and work environments and recommends corrective actions and program improvements. Oversees claim investigations, administration, adjudication, subrogation, salvage, third-party administrator performance, claims reviews, and cost control efforts. Collaborates with the City Attorney’s Office on litigated claims, conducts post-accident investigations, and oversees modified duty and return-to-work programs. Assists in administering the City’s insurance portfolio, including coordination with brokers, insurers, and third-party administrators, underwriting information review, coverage placement, and carrier recommendations. Administers the self-insurance fund for claims within deductibles and self-insured retentions and participates in related budget review activities. Performs other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities. N/ A Work Environment and Physical Requirements. Work Environment. Performs extensive computer-based work in a general office environment. Works in an environment with minimal hazards and little exposure to injury or accidents. Interacts frequently with employees and the public in person and by phone. Performs multiple tasks simultaneously with frequent interruptions. Physical Requirements. Frequently sits, talks, hears, stands, and walks throughout the workday. Frequently performs repetitive hand and arm movements and maintains arms and hands in the same position for repetitive tasks. Occasionally stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls. Frequently works with light objects and light hand tools. Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds. Uses hands and arms for keyboarding, handling materials, reaching, and operating standard office equipment. Maintains manual dexterity to accurately input, retrieve, and verify information. Requires sufficient vision to read screens and documents, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment. 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