SALARY
$10,473.00 - $13,374.00 Monthly
$125,676.00 - $160,488.00 Annually

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BASIC FUNCTION
Under the direction of Deputy Superintendent, Business Services, provides strategic and professional leadership in planning, administering, and directing the District's safety, risk management and property and liability insurance programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Plans, organizes, coordinates and implements the insurance, loss control and risk management programs, including self-insured and indemnity functions of property, casualty, liability, worker's compensation, medical, dental, vision, life and retirement programs and employee and pupil safety programs.

Participates in the investigation of incidents and coordinates the preparation of material and evidence for use in hearings, litigation and insurance claim cases.

Monitors expenditures in the health benefits and worker's compensation funds and insurance related portions of all other District funds;

Conducts on-site inspections, and identifies and analyzes District loss exposures and reviews loss histories.

Evaluates and analyzes financial and other data to prepare and present reports and information related to risk management, accident prevention and District loss and claims experience.

Communicates with health care providers, attorneys and third party administrators regarding health insurance and worker's compensation issues.

Works with the Director of Maintenance and Operations to develop, manage and direct the District's environmental, occupational and student health and safety programs to ensure compliance with Cal/OSHA, ADA, and other related Federal, State, and local laws and regulations; works collaboratively with Human Resources to identify and resolve workers' compensation, return to work and job accommodations matters.

Reviews new regulatory requirements and initiates technical guidance in the formulation, interpretation, and application of District policies and procedures as they pertain to risk management, liability claims, workers' compensation claims, occupational and student health and safety regulations, workplace accommodations, and other related issues.

Serves as the District's Chemical Hygiene Officer; investigates and ensures that hazardous waste and surplus chemicals are handled in compliance with local, State and Federal regulations across all existing and new facilities; updates and oversees compliance with the District's Chemical Hygiene Plan as required; prepares mandated regulatory reports.

Identifies risk, which consists of the continuous identification of the District's exposure to loss and quantitative measurement of the risks affecting the District in terms of both frequency and severity; works closely with District stakeholders to identify and resolve compliance issues.

Oversees and coordinates safety program activities; ensures compliance with OSHA and related local, state, and federal regulations; conducts safety inspections; responds to complaints of safety hazards; oversees and/or conducts safety training and committees; reviews and updates all OSHA related programs and policies as necessary; participates on the District's Safety and Health Benefit's Committee.

Oversees, reviews, and maintains the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) for the District; investigates and analyzes incident reports and complaints involving work-related injuries and illness; prepares reports noting hazards, violations, and accidents; recommends measures to prevent recurrence.

Organizes, facilitates, and maintains training programs to enhance and encourage employee awareness of workplace hazards; assists in the instruction of staff and provides specific on-site occupational safety and health training; may coordinate, schedule, and arrange for off-site training through specific courses, seminars, and workshops.

Gathers, organizes, and analyzes employee training records and documentation of training accomplished; utilizes computerized spreadsheet and/or database management programs in order to review, evaluate, and maintain records regarding employee accidents; prepares appropriate reports.;

Assists in the development, maintenance and management of necessary budgets to accomplish risk management programs; evaluates and analyzes costs and benefits of insurance programs and participates in contract negotiations with providers; and assists in the development of cost containment programs

Maintains appropriate data storage and retrieval systems for risk-related information.

Maintains an inventory of all District vehicles to ensure they are included in the District's insurance coverage.

Acts as District representative on the Ventura County Schools Self-Funded Authority Risk Management Committee.

OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

JOB COMPETENCIES: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:
Principles, trends, methods and procedures pertaining to risk management, risk reduction, self-funded and indemnity programs, comprehensive employee benefit options and methods and liability program offerings;

General and specific insurance coverage's including, but not limited to liability, property, machinery, difference-in-condition transit, worker's compensation group health, life and long-term disability
Loss control techniques

Laws related to work related injury or illness, school district liability and pupil safety

Business applications of computers and financial record keeping principles.

Ability to:
Understand, interpret and implement laws/rules and regulations relative to financial and risk management

Employ effective techniques to collect, investigate and analyze varied data

Use a high degree of initiative and judgment in problem solving

Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with employees and employee organizations, public agencies, health care providers, health insurance and worker's compensation administrators and the public

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing

Develop and conduct training programs and make oral presentations to varied audiences

BENEFITS
MEDICAL/PRESCRIPTION INSURANCE: Employees are eligible to participate in a variety of District-plans. Employee contribution amount towards a premium varies based on medical plan. Family coverage is also available with an additional employee monthly paid premium, includes prescription drug coverage.

DENTAL INSURANCE: District-paid coverage for family dental insurance.

VISION CARE INSURANCE: District-paid coverage for family vision insurance.

HOLIDAYS: Up to fifteen paid holidays per year; N/A for Assistant Superintendent, Business Services.

LIFE INSURANCE: District-paid coverage for life insurance.

SICK LEAVE: One day per month, cumulative from year to year (employees working less than 12 months shall earn sick leave on a pro rata basis).

VACATION: 22 days/year; No vacation accrual for Assistant Superintendent, Business Services

SALARY STEP MOVEMENT: Anniversary date until top step is reached; N/A for Assistant Superintendent, Business Services.

AUTOMOBILE ALLOWANCE: $335/month for Director/Department head positions; $500/month for Assistant Superintendent.

DOCTORATE DEGREE: Additional $798/Year.

LONGEVITY COMPENSATION: Upon completion of 19, 24, and 29 years of service from the hire date, employees receive an additional $823/year on the salary schedule; N/A for Assistant Superintendent, Business Services.

RETIREMENT: Employees are covered by Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and Social Security. Contributions are made by both the employee and employer. Click to visit Public Employees Retirement System(CalPERS) website.