Director of Risk and Insurance Management

Job Description:

Director of Risk and Insurance Management

Description

Marketing Statement

Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program.

Job Summary

Non-Rep Payband N12
Annual Salary: $185,624.00 (Minimum) - $281,222.00 (Maximum)
*Starting negotiable annual salary will be between $185,624.00 - $216,414.38 to commensurate with education and experience.

Reports To
Chief Financial Officer

Current Assignment
The incumbent selected for this position will manage activities related to a broad functional area of risk management within the insurance programs and management area. The incumbent will be required to be proactive and creative in the development, implementation and administration of risk management programs and activities, including but not limited to, insurance, insurance claims management, and contractual risk transfer. The incumbent is accountable for accomplishing all departmental goals and objectives and for furthering District goals and objectives within general policy guidelines.

Selection Process
Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes.

The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration, a written examination, and a panel and/or individual interview.

The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates, diplomas or other documents as required by law, including those establishing his/her right to work in the U. S; pass a pre-employment medical examination which may include a drug and alcohol screen, and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current full-time District employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations).

Examples of Duties

Assumes full management responsibility for assigned services and activities of the District's insurance program including administration of a comprehensive liability insurance, loss control, and risk management program.

Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for assigned programs; recommends and administers policies and procedures.

Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommends, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels.

Selects, trains, motivates and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures.

Plans, directs, coordinates and reviews the work plan for assigned staff; assigns work activities, projects and programs; reviews and evaluates work products, methods and procedures; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems.

Oversees program coordination with District management staff regarding loss control and risk management activities and issues; develops strategies to optimize the District's insurance coverage; ensures all programs comply with mandated requirements.

Determines and recommends appropriate levels of risk assumptions for insurance programs; forecasts appropriate reserves; develops methods and procedures for claims management.

Determines the allocation of loss control costs to District departments; researches and evaluates financing alternatives; negotiates the purchase of appropriate levels of insurance.

Develops effective loss control techniques; recommends and implements loss control programs to reduce District's loss potential; evaluates impacts on District operations.

Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the departmental budget; approves the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; approves expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.

Serves as the liaison for the Insurance Department with other divisions, departments and outside agencies; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues.

Serves as staff on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.

Provides responsible staff assistance to the Controller-Treasurer.

Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the fields of liability insurance, loss control, and risk management.

Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.



Minimum Qualifications

Education :
Possession of a bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience :
The equivalent of seven (7) years of full-time professional verifiable experience in insurance and/or risk management programs, which must have included at least three (3) years of management-level experience.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of :

• Operational characteristics, services and activities of an insurance program including liability insurance, loss control, property damage, personal injury, and risk management
• Principles and practices of operating and capital budgets
• Principles and practices of program development and administration
• Methods and techniques for risk management identification and analysis
• Methods and techniques for risk containment and cost control
• Methods and techniques of mathematical and statistical analysis
• Methods and techniques of financial and cost/benefit analysis
• Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation
• Related Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations

Skill/Ability in:

• Overseeing and participating in the management of a comprehensive insurance program
• Overseeing, directing and coordinating the work of lower-level staff
• Selecting, supervising, training and evaluating staff
• Participating in the development and administration of departmental goals, objectives and procedures
• Preparing and administering large program budgets
• Preparing clear and concise administrative and financial reports
• Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions and implementing recommendations in support of goals
• Researching, analyzing and evaluating new service delivery methods and techniques
• Evaluating District liability insurance and loss control requirements
• Interpreting and applying applicable Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations
• Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Equal Employment Opportunity GroupBox1

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at employment@bart.gov .

Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs .

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) prides itself in offering best in class benefits packages to employees of the District. Currently, the following benefits may be available to employees in this job classification.

Highlights

• Medical Coverage (or $350/month if opted out)
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Insurance (Basic and Enhanced Plans Available)
• Retirement Plan through the CA Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS)
  • 2% @ 55 (Classic Members)
  • 2% @ 62 (PEPRA Members)
  • 3% at 50 (Safety Members - Classic)
  • 2.7% @ 57 (Safety Members - PEPRA)
  • Reciprocity available for existing members of many other public retirement systems (see BART website and/or CalPERS website for details)
• Money Purchase Pension Plan (in-lieu of participating in Social Security tax)
  • 6.65% employer contribution up to annual maximum of $1,868.65
• Deferred Compensation & Roth 457
• Sick Leave Accruals (12 days per year)
• Vacation Accruals (3-6 weeks based on time worked w/ the District)
• Holidays: 9 observed holidays and 5 floating holidays
• Life Insurance w/ ability to obtain additional coverage
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Survivor Benefits through BART
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and Dependent Care
• Commuter Benefits
• Free BART Passes for BART employees and eligible family members.

Closing Date/Time: 4/11/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$185,624.00 - $281,222.00 Annually