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Liability And Insurance Coordinator

Full Time Santa Barbara, CA, United States of America
79,959 - 96,008 (Yearly) Added 2 weeks, 6 days ago
Summary

LOCATION

Santa Barbara, California (Hybrid potential after initial training, onsite for a minimum of two days per week)

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field, OR associate’s degree with two years of relevant experience, OR four years of relevant experience; proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with data analysis and project management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage and execute risk management programs, analyze data, assist with insurance claims, maintain reports on business operations, conduct research on regulations, and coordinate special projects and administrative services.

INDUSTRY

Public Sector / Risk Management

SHORT DESCRIPTION

The Liability and Insurance Coordinator will support the County Executive Office’s Risk Management Division by managing risk management functions and assisting in the efficient application of various programs impacting the County's assets.

SALARY:
Liability and Insurance Coordinator I: $79,959.36 - $96,008.64 Annually
Liability and Insurance Coordinator II: $91,694.72 - $110,319.04 Annually

The County of Santa Barbara's County Executive Office is currently accepting applications to fill one (1) full-time vacancy for a Liability and Insurance Coordinator in Santa Barbara, California. The Liability and Insurance Coordinator is a working title for the Department Business Specialist job classification. This role requires onsite work, but after initial training there is potential for a hybrid remote work schedule, depending on departmental needs. Onsite work for a minimum of two days per week will be required.

The County Executive Office’s Risk Management Division supports the public good by providing direction to all County departments in identifying, assessing, mitigating and monitoring risks to protect the County’s human, fiscal and capital assets. Risk Management’s main functions include Workers’ Compensation, General Liability and all County insurance programs, Disability Management, Occupational Health and Safety programs.

The candidate selected for this vacancy will bring a high level of professionalism, knowledge, and energy to the team. This position will execute and manage a broad range of risk management programs, functions and initiatives. Under general direction, the incumbent will supports departmental staff in the proper and efficient application of business process, fiscal, and/or information system analysis in order to improve the service delivery of programs; analyzes and reports on program requirements and performance; and performs related duties as required.

The Ideal Candidate:
The County Executive Office is looking for a strategic leader with strong interpersonal skills that is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. It is important that this candidate possess:
  • Strong Interpersonal Skills:
    • Excellent communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials, supervisors and department heads
    • Demonstrable ability to thrive within the unit and work collaboratively with various units within the organization
    • Exceptional written and oral communication skills to present/communicate to a group, including executives, managers, and County employees
  • Strong Analytical/Presentation Skills:
    • Ability to compile, organize, analyze and interpret data
    • Demonstrable experience to prepare written reports, summaries and ability to create data visualization
    • Ability to analyze and identify issues and propose recommendations
    • Strong Organizational Skills:
      • Possess ability to work with minimum supervision
      • Demonstrable experience in managing several projects simultaneously
    • Project Management and Data Analysis Experience
      • Minimum of 2 years of experience with data collection, analysis, database management and data visualization and reporting
      • Knowledge of software applications and/or languages utilized for extracting, presenting, and/or analyzing data (e.g. SQL, Excel, SAS, Visio, Smartsheet, etc.)
      • Experience in performing program evaluations, developing outcome measures, and designing surveys
      • Proficiency in use of the Microsoft Office software suite

Examples of Duties

Examples of duties for this assignment:


  • Establishes and facilitates effective relationships with departments and provides project management support in areas of assigned responsibilities.
  • Serve as a resource for internal and customer data requests, ensuring that data is presented in a consistent and professional fashion, requested analytics are accurate, thorough, and applicable, and that appropriate controls are followed for all external releases of data.
  • Participates in meetings and presents data to assist managers in making operational and administrative decisions
  • Assist with insurance applications and claims processing.
  • Develops, builds, and maintains reports that contain actionable metrics to monitor the performance of business operations
  • Develops written procedures to implement adopted policy or to clarify and describe standard practices; coordinates the development or revision of policies and procedures to support new processes and systems, reduce costs, enhance revenue, and maximize service levels; evaluates organizational impact of changes; prepares response strategies; designs and improves forms; and coordinates publication and dissemination of such material
  • Assesses agency programs, facilities, property, worksites and develops recommendations and programs for loss prevention
  • Researches and analyzes rules, regulations, legislation, and procedures to determine their impact on organizational processes, procedures and County operations to maintain compliance with related Federal/State laws/regulations
  • Reviews all Risk Management processes and implements Business Process Reengineering, as needed
  • Serves as liaison with clients and representatives of private businesses, state and/or federal agencies, and other County departments to coordinate special projects and to provide specified administrative services such as countywide newsletters, budget reports generated from automated financial systems, or contracts for services based on an analysis of program needs and available funding

Employment Standards

The core competencies listed HERE and the ability to immediately demonstrate these competencies consistent with the position's level in the leadership series and the specific work assignment AND


  • Possession of a bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, political science, public administration, economics, communications, organizational business management, accounting, project management, or in a specific area of study related to assignment (this is typically determined at the time of recruitment); OR,
  • Possession of an associate’s degree in business administration, marketing, political science, public administration, economics, communications, organizational business management, accounting, project management, or related field AND two years of experience that would demonstrate basic knowledge of (a) fiscal management, budgeting, grant preparation and monitoring, and contract management; (b) automated systems; or (c) program business systems used by the hiring department such as Claims Management Systems and Processes; OR,
  • Four years of experience that would demonstrate basic knowledge of (a) fiscal management, budgeting, grant preparation and monitoring, and contract management; (b) automated systems; or (c) program business systems (Claims Management Systems and Processes) used by the hiring department such as Claims Management Systems and Processes; OR,
  • A combination of training, education, and/or experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and that provides the required competencies.

Additional Requirements:
  • Independent travel throughout the County and state may be required.
  • Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License may be required.
  • Fingerprinting for the purpose of a criminal record check as authorized by Section 16501 of the California Welfare and Institutions Code and Section 11105.3 of the California Penal Code may be required for some positions.

Supplemental Information



APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS:

  • Review applications and supplemental questionnaire: Applications will be reviewed to identify those candidates who meet the employment standards.
  • Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking: Responses to the required supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and scored. Candidates' final score and rank on the eligibility list will be determined by their responses to the supplemental questionnaire. This process may be eliminated if there are fewer than 11 qualified candidates.
Candidates must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the supplemental questionnaire ranking assessment to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule VI. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months. At the time the employment list is established, all candidates will receive written notice of their score on the exam(s), rank on the employment list, and exact duration of the employment list.

Conditional Job Offer: Once a conditional offer of employment has been made, the candidate will be required to successfully complete a background check, which includes a conviction history check, and satisfactory reference checks. The appointee will be subject to a post-offer medical evaluation or examination. The appointee must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period.

BENEFITS: The County of Santa Barbara offers generous benefits, please visit our website at: SEIU Local 620 | Santa Barbara County, CA - Official Website (countyofsb.org)In addition, applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for:
  • Retirement reciprocity
  • Time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate
NOTE: Veteran’s preference credit is applicable for this recruitment (5 points for veterans, 10 points for disabled veterans). To be eligible for this credit, you must be applying for this position within five years from your most recent date of: (1) honorable discharge from active military service; or, (2) discharge from a military or veterans’ hospital where treatment and confinement were for a disability incurred during active military service; or, (3) completion of education or training funded by a Federal Educational Assistance Act. No time limit exists for veterans with 30% or more disability. To receive veteran’s preference points, you must: (1) check the Veteran’s Preference Points box on the employment application form, (2) submit a copy of your Form DD214 to the Human Resources Department on or before the test date, and (3) pass all phases of the examination process. The preference points will be added to your final test score.

NOTE: Recruiters will correspond with applicants by e-mail during each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required deadlines.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source, such as a Medical Provider or a learning institution.

Statement of Commitment
The County of Santa Barbara is dedicated to cultivating and sustaining an environment that exhibits equity and inclusion everywhere, and at all levels of our organization. The County believes equity is a fundamental principle that must be imbedded in policies, institutional practices and systems. The County recognizes the negative impacts of systemic racism and is committed to eliminating the barriers affecting our Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and Asian community members, as well as people of other diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. We envision a world where society and its systems (e.g. education, criminal justice, and health care, housing the economy) are just, fair, and inclusive, enabling all people to participate and reach their full potential.

We celebrate community and employee diversity, strive for inclusion and belonging, and promote empowered participation. We aspire to build a workforce that is reflective of these values and the communities we serve. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will resolutely uphold federal, California state law and/or Santa Barbara County ordinances.

We believe equity and inclusion are vital to fulfill the County’s mission and to embody a culture of “One County, One Future.” Expanding the full range of employee talent allows the County to deliver our best to all our community members.

We believe in the dignity and humanity of all people. We strive for a healthy and prosperous society that promotes all people having equitable access and opportunity.

APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE: Friday, December 20, 2024 at 4:59 PM PST. Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at www.sbcountyjobs.com.

For questions, please contact Collin Graham, Senior Talent Acquisition Analyst at cgraham@countyofsb.org


  • BENEFITS: Retirement Plans Generous County Defined Benefit Plan Eligible to participate in 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan Retirement Reciprocity with CalPERS, CalSTRS, and 1937 Act plans For more information on our retirement plans, please visit: https://www.sbcers.org/ and http://www.santabarbara457.comHealth Benefits Choice of dental, vision and medical plans. In addition to the Benefit Allowance noted above, the County contributes toward medical premiums and dental premiums On-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria which provide ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers free, confidential assistance with personal and workplace problems to employees and their immediate family members Healthcare Advocacy Program to help employees navigate the complexities of health plan benefits Available Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Supplemental Term or Whole Life Insurance, Personal Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance and more! For more information on our health benefits, please visit: https://www.countyofsb.org/4012/Health-BenefitsPaid Time Off Vacation Leave 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment Sick Leave 12 days annually with unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement Paid Holidays based on bargaining unit (view the compensation summary for this bargaining unit, link below) Alternative Transportation Benefit (TDM) up to 2 days of additional vacation for using alternative methods of commuting For more information on Paid Time Off please view the Compensation Summary for this bargaining unit (available below)Miscellaneous Benefits County Paid Term Life Insurance County Paid Long Term Disability Insurance Childcare and Employee Discounts Relocation Assistance may apply Flexible work schedule may apply For more information on all of these benefits, please visit: https://www.countyofsb.org/4013/24636/WorkLife-BenefitsCompensation Summary To view the Compensation Summary specific to the bargaining unit for this position (link to full Memorandum of Understanding also available at bottom of the summary), please visit: https://www.countyofsb.org/3085/SEIU-Local-620 *This benefits list is for convenience only; please refer to the Memorandum of Understanding for complete details of terms and conditions. Amounts are generally prorated for part-time employment.


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