Executive Project Manager- Risk Management

The City of Port St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer.

This position requires the applicant to successfully pass a drug screening.

This is a high- level position responsible for assisting with administering the day-to-day operations of the Risk Management Department. The incumbent will assist with administering the activities of General Liability, Workers’ Compensation, Insurance Procurement, Property Liability, and Claims Administration. The incumbent reports to the Director of Risk Management and it requires considerable initiative and the use of independent judgment. This position serves as an advisor and consultant in the resolution of moderately complex insurance matters. Work is characterized by complexity, frequency, and heavy work volume. An individual in this position functions in an administrative capacity carrying out special projects as assigned by the Director. Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City.

This position is considered an "Essential Position" for the purpose of Emergency Management. Emergency duties will be assigned as needed. This position requires 24 hours a day, 7 days per week availability during City of Port St Lucie emergencies, as determined by City Administrators, Emergency Manager or City Officials.

The following duties are illustrative for this position. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Keeps the mission, vision, and values of the City of Port St. Lucie at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintains high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
• Assist with reviewing and recommending Risk Control and Claim policies.
• Assist with recommending funding levels to the Self Insurance and Insurance Trust Fund.
• Assist in budget development, procurement activities, and vendor contract coordination in alignment with the City purchasing policies.
• Coordinate complex claims and litigation strategies in collaboration with legal counsel, insurers and department leadership
• Lead and track cross-department risk and safety projects, ensuring timelines, budgets and performance benchmarks are met.
• Provide clear, data-driven reports and recommendations to senior leadership, identifying trends, risks, and actionable strategies.
• Draft executive summaries, internal memos, Council updates, and department-level reports on behalf of the Director.
• Assist with evaluating, negotiating and recommending vendors which may provide services for the City of Port St. Lucie as it relates to risk management functions.
• Supervise and monitor staff activities to ensure maximum productivity at minimal costs.
• Assist with short- and long-range planning strategies.
• Attend meetings representing the City as it concerns Risk Management.
• Oversee the handling of Workers’ Compensation claims. Works in concert with Risk Management staff, department staff, and Third-Party Administrator (TPA) to ensure quality medical treatment, and a timely return to work.
• Oversee the City’s D.O.T. Substance Abuse Random and Safety Sensitive Testing Program.
• Provide updates for the insurance property schedule, as needed for renewals.
• Review department contracts and agreements for proper insurance language.
• Maintains information and records of a highly sensitive and confidential nature.
• Assist with the administration of insurance policies such as Crime, Liability, Workers’ Compensation, Flood, Public Official, Drone, Terrorism, Cyber, Employment practices, Equipment breakdown, etc.
• Consults with and advises departmental officials, employees, and TPA on the City’s Risk Management programs, its rules, regulations, procedures, and insurance liability.
• Investigates accidents, at times with TPA, and may recommend preventative measures to be adopted by department heads.
• Review, as needed, Liquor Liability Insurance for individuals and/or groups having liquor/beer/wine at or on a City-owned property or facility.
• In the absence of the Director, serve as backup to the Director of Risk Management.
• Serve on City’s Emergency Management Team.
• On-call 24 / 7 to respond to injury or incidents involving city personnel, city property and or liability issues, as needed.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate of Risk Management (ARM) required. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree of Management, Public Administration or related field required. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree of Public Administration, Risk Management or related field preferred. Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in risk management, occupational safety, insurance or related fields required. Possession of a valid driver’s license and maintenance of a clean driving record required, with the ability to obtain a valid Florida driver’s license within 30 days from date if hire.

A comparable amount of training, education, or experience may be substituted for the minimum requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of business English.
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Ability and skill to access input and retrieve information from a computer.
• Knowledge of computer programs used in Risk Management.
• Knowledge of processing loss claims and workers' compensation claims.
• Ability to prepare documents and compose letters and memoranda.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.
• Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
• Ability to stay centered when challenged.
• Ability to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of the department and public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Documentation Requirements

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Applicants, including City of Port St Lucie employees, must upload and submit attached copies of their education credentials with the employment application.Please be sure to attach all required documents to your employment application each time you apply. Uploaded documents remain in your online profile, but they will not attach automatically, and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation.

ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT.

THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENT(S) ARE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF:

1. Proof of education in the form of a diploma, degree, or transcripts. Foreign diplomas/degrees must be submitted with a credential evaluation report from an approved credential evaluation agency*. Translations of diplomas/degrees are not accepted. Audit/Academic reports are not accepted as substitutions for college transcripts.
2. Driver's License: A Valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized upon application; however, within thirty (30) days from the date of hire, a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) must be presented.

*Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies:

Credential evaluation reports showing the United States equivalency for academic credentials earned in other countries may be provided by:

• An accredited four-year college or university in the United States,OR
• A current member of theNational Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES),OR
• A current member of theAssociation of International Credential Evaluators (AICE),OR
• A recognized Professional Organization

For an additional list of approved credential evaluation agencies, visit the Florida Department of Education

It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required documents submitted with the employment application are in a format that is acceptable, clear, and legible for eligibility determination or risk being disqualified.

Applicants, including City of Port St Lucie employees, must completely detail their work experience on the employment application or risk being disqualified. Resumes will not be reviewed in place of the employment application.

It is the applicant's responsibility to update their online profile with personal data, work experience, education, and certifications when submitting application(s); failure to do so may result in disqualification.