Job Competencies: Essential Functions include the following. Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Schedule and shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.
1. Prepares presentations to the Board of Directors, Advisory Committees, Members and other groups
2. Conveys statistical and trend data, professional standards and expectations, and innovative programs and activities
3. Conducts site surveys for Members to assess the safety and risk status of facilities, policies, procedures, and practices
4. Creates follow-up recommendations to assist Members in addressing potential hazards and to reduce the likelihood of losses
5. Educate high-level elected and appointed officials of the need to appropriately address specific issues and meet certain benchmarks and best-practice standards
6. Serves as staff advisor and consultant for MPR’s advisory committees
7. Assists in setting the agenda, developing and following-up on action plans, coordinates meeting sites and assures adequate communication to committee members
8. Ensures resources are available and properly used to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives
9. Evaluates the risk management efforts and related activities of assigned Members
10. Uses loss data to help inform and educate Members on specific losses and makes recommendations on addressing high-priorityissues
11. Conducts a loss control program compliance summary annually for each qualifying member
12. Conducts incident and injury reviews with Members, including investigations as requested
13. Ensures adequate verbal and written communication with Members during all phases
14. Coordinates risk management information and data between Members and third-party administrators
15. Works as liaison when necessary, advocating for Members within the parameters of established coverage
16. Remains current with all risk management, loss prevention, and loss trends
17. Communicates risk programs which have been identified and directly address losses
18. Assist members in the pool with their employment practice, policies, programs, objectives aimed at meeting short- and long-range organizational needs and opportunities
19. Work with legal counsel to reduce losses and promote modern changes within the entire pool of members
20. Maintains a positive, professional working relationship with MPR staff, Board of Directors, advisory committees, Members, and business partners
21. Travel is required at a minimum of 40% and up to 60% of the expected work week
22. Enforces and maintains compliance with all federal, state and local laws and ordinances
23. Performs other duties as assigned or deemed necessary
24. Complies with all organizational and departmental policies and procedures
25. Operates all job-related equipment, machinery, tools and other aids as required or needed
26. Protects and maintains any confidential information you have access to, whether oral, written, or electronic
Position Requirements and Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position Requirements:
1. Bachelor’s degree in Safety Science, Risk Management or a similar safety-related field or other relevant study
2. Three or more years of qualifying experience may be substituted for degree requirement
3. Three years of experience in Safety Science, Risk Management, Public Administration or closely related field
Certifications / Licenses:
1. Valid driver’s license
2. Maintain minimum insurance coverage as indicated by state
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
1. Skilled in operating computer with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
2. Efficient in typing, filing and record keeping
3. Ability to receive and provide constructive criticism and engagement
4. Understanding the results of risk management data and trends
5. Basic knowledge of scheduling, planning and conducting presentations
6. Understanding government operations and procedures
7. Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
8. Ability to fulfill all duties with minimal supervision and to work independently
9. Assess situations rapidly and make logical decisions in a timely manner
10. Analyze facts and exercise sound judgment
11. Ability to effectively manage projects and multiple priorities simultaneously
12. Strong written and verbal communication skills
13. Problem solving and critical thinking skills
14. Strong math, spelling, computer, and calculator abilities
15. Ability to communicate in a professional, calm and courteous manner with the general public and employees
16. Attention to detail
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
The work environment characteristics and 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.
Must be able to sit for prolonged periods; must be able to stand for prolonged periods; must be able to listen to normal conversation; must be able to walk occasionally, and use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; must be able to reach with hands and arms; must be able to have vision sufficient to see close up and have the ability to adjust focus; and, must be able to occasionally move up to 40 pounds a distance of 25 feet on occasion.