The position will lead and perform highly independent specialized duties in one or more of the City's Risk Management programs; may be assigned to one or more of the following areas: safety, public liability, insurance and disability management; and to perform other related duties as assigned. This is the advanced journey level of the Risk Management Specialist Series. Incumbents perform the full range of duties and work independently to complete more complex assignments and projects. Employees in this class are distinguished from the Risk Management Specialist class in that they are responsible for all phases of policy development and implementation in addition to planning and assuming full responsibility for the program's budget.

This position is scheduled to receive a 5% increase in January 2026.

Essential Functions:
Functions may include, but are not limited to, the following: participate in the development, coordination and implementation of various risk management activities in the Risk Management Program for the city; oversee professional staff in performing and conducting studies, special projects, and administrative and technical functions; perform liaison function between administrators, employees, attorneys, management staff, service providers and members of the public; plan, prioritize, assign and review the work of subordinate staff; compile and develop information for special studies and reports from a variety of resources; make recommendations for corrective actions where applicable and prepare written reports; conduct training presentations for City staff at various levels and locations; formulate, write and disseminate policies and procedures; prepare and monitor program budget; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; perform independent managerial and technical duties in the administration of assigned risk management program; make program specific recommendations to various levels of management; perform other duties as assigned. WHEN ASSIGNED TO LOSS CONTROL SERVICES (tort liability, insurance, and property lines): Ensure appropriate risk transfer techniques are being employed and documented; review contracts and proposed activities to recommend appropriate insurance and indemnification provisions; serve as the City's alternate representative to the Pubic Risk Innovation Solutions and Management (PRISM); administer the City's self-insured liability program; collect from third parties for damages to city property; prepare and present or defend small claims court actions; coordinate and conduct investigations into public liability claims; interview claimants and employees; work closely with City Attorney and outside counsel in claims management; prepare insurance applications; maintain records of losses, accidents, insurance certificates and other risk management related information.