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DIRECTOR OFFICE OF RISK MANAGEMENT

Salary

$104,977.60 - $162,676.80 Annually

Location

Clark County - Las Vegas, NV

Job Type

PERMANENT

Job Number

27621

Department

Administrative Services

Division

Admin Servcs

Opening Date

05/28/2024

Closing Date

6/25/2024 5:01 PM Pacific

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Clark County Office of Risk Management i (https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/departments/risk_management/index.php) s seeking qualified candidates to apply for the position of Director of Risk Management. The successful candidate will oversee the County's insurance programs including general liability and property lines, employee benefits, and disability programs (workers' compensation and FMLA). The ideal candidate will have four (4) or more years of professional experience managing large insurance programs and people, preferably in a government agency with self-funded programs. The Director of Risk Management will report to one of the four (4) Deputy County Managers and is responsible for a staff of 23 full-time employees and programs of approximately $280M. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker, motivational leader and innovative problem solver looking to join the County's dynamic leadership team who can modernize and transform the Risk Management function.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

This position is a management position and excluded from membership in the union.

NOTE: A resume is required in addition to the completed employment application. Candidates may be invited to the selection process based on specific criteria listed in the resume, such as experience overseeing a complex risk management program, preferably in a government agency with self-funded programs including general liability, health benefits, and disability leaves. Applications submitted without a copy of the candidate’s resume are incomplete and will not be considered.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Risk Management, Business or Public Administration, Industrial Relations or a field related to the work AND four (4) years of full-time upper-level management experience over a risk management program, preferably in a public agency setting. Possession of an advanced degree is desirable. Equivalent combination of formal education and appropriate related experience may be considered.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Administers and oversees a variety of self-funded and insurance programs for the County and multiple local public agencies, including property, liability, health insurance, and workers' compensation programs.

• Negotiates and administers contracts for third-party administrators, insurance providers, claims adjustors, legal services, health care providers, and others as required for program administration and service delivery.

• Develops and administers the budget for the risk management function. Assists in developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the department.

• Develops and directs the implementation of litigation strategies for liability claims against the County.

• Plans, organizes, administers, reviews, and evaluates the activities of professional, technical, and office support staff, including contract staff in assigned areas of responsibility; directs the selection of staff and provides for their training and professional development; recommends and implements discipline as required.

• Contributes to the overall quality of the department's service provision by developing and coordinating work teams and by reviewing, recommending, and implementing improved policies and procedures.

• Confers with elected officials, members of other departments and staff of other governmental agencies; facilitates the resolution of problems and the development of coordinated policies; makes presentations to applicable department and governing bodies as required.

• Oversees the administration of and conducts analytical studies; develops and reviews reports of findings, alternatives, and recommendations; directs the maintenance of accurate records and files.

• Prepares and directs the preparation of a variety of written correspondence, reports, procedures, and other written materials.

• Monitors and interprets changes in laws and regulations related to public risk management and related areas; drafts, reviews, analyzes, and lobbies for legislative proposals.

• Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work.

• May drive a personal or County motor vehicle to attend meetings and visit off-site County locations or be capable of arranging for appropriate transportation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment, and to drive a motor vehicle or arrange for appropriate transportation to various locations throughout the County in order to visit work sites and attend meetings; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options

• More Money in Your Pocket

• 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement

• No Social Security Deduction

• No State Income Taxes

• Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)

• Medical (https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/departments/risk_management/employee_and_retiree_health_benefits.php#outer-2778) - Employer pays 90% of premium

• Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)

• 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost

• Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health

• Retiree insurance – eligible after 5 years of service

• Dental

• Vision

• Life Insurance – Employer Paid

• AD&D – Employer Paid

• Long Term Disability – Employer Paid

• Generous Leave Accruals that include:

• 13 Paid Holidays including a Floating Birthday Holiday

• Paid Vacation Leave

• Paid Sick Leave

• Holiday Leave

• Other leave options

• Catastrophic Leave

• Parental Leave – Up to 90 days

• Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include

• Guardian – Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.

• Trustmark – Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.

• Sunlife Financial – Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance

• TASC – Flexible Spending Account – FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available

• Morgan Stanley – Deferred Compensation Plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• Onsite Fitness Center – $12/month

*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.

01

In order to be considered for this position, you must include a resume in addition to the application. Applications submitted without a resume will be considered incomplete. Resumes may be attached to the online application or emailed to Kelly.Ewing@ClarkCountyNV.gov. All application materials must be received by the closing date/time on the posting announcement.

• I understand I must include a resume in addition to the completed application in order to be considered for this position. I further understand these must be submitted by the closing date listed on the posting announcement.

  02

  The following questions (2-5) will be used to assist in determining if candidates meet the minimum qualifications.

  Which describes your highest level of education?

• Some High School

• High School Diploma or GED

• Trade School or Technical Degree

• Some College (1-29 semester credits)

• Some College (30-59 semester credits)

• Some College (60-89 semester credits)

• Some College (90-120+ semester credits)

• Associates Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree or higher

• None of the above

  03

  List all degrees received that are directly related to the position. Type N/A if you have no related education (see template below).

  College/University:

  Did you graduate:

  College Major/Minor:

  Semester Credits Completed:

  Degree Received:

  04

  Indicate your full-time professional experience in risk management identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks to protect an organization's assets and ensure regulatory compliance. This includes managing insurance and self-funded programs, developing risk policies, overseeing claims and litigation, and coordinating with various stakeholders to implement risk control measures.

• No Experience

• Less than 2 years

• 2 to 3 years

• 4 to 5 years

• 6 or more years

  05

  Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in question 4. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below).

  Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

06

The following skills assessment is a self-assessment used to evaluate an applicant's training and experience.

I understand that:

A) Part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area)

B) The education, knowledge, and experience levels indicated by my skills assessment responses must be supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of my application;

C) Any falsification or misrepresentation of the information listed on the employment application or skills assessment may result in removal from the eligibility list or rescinding a job offer;

D) Responses to assessment questions that are not supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections on the application may result in question scores being adjusted to receive zero points;

E) Assessment scores may be used to consider applicants for the selection process;

F) I further understand that since exam scores will be automatically generated based on the applicant's response to each item in the assessment, score appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.

• I have read and understand the above information regarding the completion of the following skills assessment questions. I further understand that this recruitment includes a skills assessment and that the answers I provide must be consistent with the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections detailed on my application and that scoring appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.

  07

  INSURANCE AND FUNDING

  Indicate your full-time professional experience overseeing complex large self-funded insurance programs.

• No Experience

• Less than 2 years

• 2 to 5 years

• 5 to 8 years

• More than 8 years

  08

  Please list the employer(s) on your application and specific job duties where your experience was obtained in question 7. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below).

  Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

Job Duties:

09

Indicate your full-time professional experience developing and implementing funding strategies.

• No Experience

• Less than 2 years

• 2 to 5 years

• 5 to 8 years

• More than 8 years

  10

  Please provide a brief description of your responsibilities and the types of strategies you have worked on. Type N/A if you have no related experience.

  11

  Indicate your full-time professional experience overseeing loss prevention programs.

• No Experience

• Less than 2 years

• 2 to 5 years

• 5 to 8 years

• More than 8 years

  12

  Please provide a brief description of the measures you have implemented and the environments in which you have worked (e.g., government, large organizations). Type N/A if you have no related experience.

  13

  Indicate your full-time professional experience overseeing general liability programs.

• No Experience

• Less than 2 years

• 2 to 5 years

• 5 to 8 years

• More than 8 years

  14

  What was the size of the workforce at the agency you supported?

• Not Applicable

• 0 - 50 employees

• 51 - 100 employees

• 101 - 500 employees

• 501 - 1,000 employees

• 1,001 - 10,000 employees

• Over 10,000 employees

  15

  Indicate your full-time professional experience overseeing contracts with third-party administrators and providers.

• No Experience

• Less than 2 years

• 2 to 5 years

• 5 to 8 years

• More than 8 years

  16

  Please list the employer(s) on your application and specific job duties where your experience was obtained in question 15. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below).

  Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

Job Duties:

17

LEGAL AND LITIGATION EXPERIENCE

Indicate your full-time professional experience overseeing litigation strategy.

• No Experience

• Less than 2 years

• 2 to 5 years

• 5 to 8 years

• More than 8 years

  18

  Indicate your full-time professional experience participating in settlement negotiations.

• No Experience

• Less than 2 years

• 2 to 5 years

• 5 to 8 years

• More than 8 years

  19

  Indicate your full-time professional experience reading, interpreting and applying, federal, state, and local laws.

• No Experience

• Less than 2 years

• 2 to 5 years

• 5 to 8 years

• More than 8 years

  20

  Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 17-19. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below).

  Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

21

Indicate your full-time professional experience working with a unionized labor force.

• No Experience

• Less than 2 years

• 2 to 5 years

• 5 to 8 years

• More than 8 years

  22

  Indicate your full-time professional experience working with elected officials.

• No Experience

• Less than 2 years

• 2 to 5 years

• 5 to 8 years

• More than 8 years

  23

  Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in questions 21-22. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below).

  Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

Required Question

Agency

Clark County

Address

500 S. Grand Central Pkwy, 3rd Floor PO Box 551791 Las Vegas, Nevada, 89155-1791

Phone

(702)455-4565

Website

http://www.clarkcountynv.gov

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