TEMPORARY RISK MANAGEMENT APPRENTICE

Position Title TEMPORARY RISK MANAGEMENT APPRENTICE

Position Number 078004

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time Temporary

Salary $19.98 Hourly

Job Summary

Under close supervision, performs entry-level work in the execution of the utility’s risk management, emergency preparedness, and insurance programs and projects.

ResponsibilitiesAssists in the collection of data and information and produces reports for the self-insured programs for group health/dental, employee benefits, property, liability, workers’ compensation, and other insurances. Assists in the development of risk management policies and procedures. Assists in processing, investigating, and validating claims and processes documentation for claims against entities that damage company property; maintains property damage assessment records. Assists in the compilation of information for the specifications of the annual insurance request for proposals. Assists in surveying loss control activities through physical inspection of facilities and operations. Assists in the updates of insurable values of all fixed assets. Responds to risk and/or safety calls with the Manager, Coordinator or Risk Standby personnel during normal working hours. Upon completion of an acceptable job review will respond to risk and/or safety calls independently.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of principles and practices of risk management, liability statutes, property coverage, group health, life and long-term disability coverage. Knowledge of administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program budget development and program application. Knowledge of insurance claims procedures and administration. Skill in reviewing insurance policy provisions to detect coverage and exclusions. Skill in analyzing and classifying rate risks, exposures, and loss expectancies. Computer skills using Microsoft Office programs. Analytical ability to integrate and interpret data from various sources, and to plan, develop, and implement responsible strategies. Ability to direct investigations, determine the cause of losses and recommend corrective action. Ability to maintain good working relationships with internal and external customers. Strong oral and written communication skills in English; Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred. Ability to be on-call as needed to respond to risk/safety calls.

Education & Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university with a major in Risk Management, Business or Public Administration or a related field.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Requires a valid Texas Driver License or receipt of a valid Texas Driver’s License within 90 days of relocation to Texas and a safe driving record, as measured by company policy.

Physical Demands

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 40 lbs.). Work is done in a normal office environment with frequent exposures to outdoor temperatures, dirt and dust, and/or disagreeable sights and odors.

Eligibility for Employment

In addition to any and all other qualifications required for employment stated under the Brownsville P.U.B Personnel Policies and Procedures Policy No. 39:

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S497P

Open Until Filled No

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