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. 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.