Senior Risk Analyst

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** This at will position’s responsibilities include planning, developing, and organizing the District’s risk management programs. Coordinates risk programs to minimize losses, ensure loss recovery, maintain insurance coverage, oversee insurance claims against the District, and maintain records for all related programs. Participates in the development and administration of departmental goals, objectives and procedures. Collects facts regarding claims against the District including property, liability and vehicle accidents and conducts investigations. Responds to emergency situations and exercises sound judgment. Develops effective resolutions to conflicts. Performs successfully within a team environment; supports the District Strategic Plan and Mission Statement; and an ability to work independently with a clear understanding of goals and objectives are essential. Must effectively utilize District resources. Acts as a positive role model. Professionally represent the District in a variety of meetings. Stable, reliable attendance is required. The following tasks are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not regularly perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business or staffing needs and changing business practices as defined by the General Manager. **% TIME TASKS** **70%** Organizes and maintains the District Risk Management Programs by: - Administers the District’s risk programs; plans and organizes the District’s operations and activities related to liability, loss control, property costs recovery, development and maintenance of related insurance programs. - Provides consultation to the District’s management team concerning risk, claims status; insurance programs and related functions; responds to inquiries; provides detailed and technical information concerning related claims, practices, standards, coverage, laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures. - Investigates and follows up on issues including auto accidents, District property, and customer property incidents. - Conducts field investigations, documents conditions, collects evidence, and coordinates with internal staff and third parties as needed to support claims resolution and risk management. - Coordinates, investigates, and responds to claims and litigation filed against the District; evaluates claims and recommends settlement or rejection based on the California Tort Claims Act and investigative results; works collaboratively with the District’s General Manager and General Counsel when necessary; complies and analyzes related information; audits and makes adjustments to claim files as needed. - Coordinates District liability, property, cybersecurity and related insurance programs; reviews, interprets and assures adequate insurance coverage; negotiates, establishes and maintains related insurance policies; obtains quotes; researches and analyzes insurance information to assure optimal and cost-effective rates and policies. - Communicates with District staff and outside organizations to coordinate activities and programs, exchange information, and resolve issues or concerns; serves as a liaison between the District and third-party insurance providers. - Administers loss prevention programs and addresses problem areas for general liability. - Conducts periodic risk audits of various District policies and procedures as necessary. - May present to the Board of Directors on risk management issues, insurance, and claims. **20%** Supports various aspects of Risk Program Management by: - Reviews subpoenas and public records requests for information prior to release of any information. - Assists the General Manager with litigation preparation efforts. - Staying abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of risk management. - Making policy recommendations regarding risk operations and procedures. - Monitoring programs for compliance wi…