Loss Control Specialist

OverviewThe County of Riverside's Human Resources Department seeks a Loss Control Specialist to identify, analyze, and mitigate liability exposures across the County of Riverside. This position is responsible for intaking and reviewing incidents, accidents, tort claims, lawsuits, and other reported liability concerns involving property, bodily injury, employment practices, and operational risk. The Specialist evaluates these materials to determine root causes, prepares findings and initial defense strategy, and provides recommendations to the Risk Management Steering Committee, departments, and Human Resources leadership.ResponsibilitiesDevelop, coordinate, and monitor policies, procedures, guidelines, and training related to principle risk exposure, loss experience, and other major aspects of the County's loss control program.Analyze tort claims and lawsuits to identify effective defensive strategies and make recommendations to the Risk Management Steering Committee, departments, and Human Resources leadership.Interpret laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to loss control issues.Assist in the training, coaching, and evaluation of county department processes and procedures to help reduce and mitigate future liability claims.Assist in the development and coordination of loss trend analyses and loss projections, including the development and issuance of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports; work in conjunction with the Principal Loss Control Analyst, the Human Resources Safety Division, Human Resources Risk Management Division, and other county agencies to assess and prevent future risk exposure.Assist in the investigation and identification of risk and safety related issues through the performance of cost/benefit and root cause analyses.Prepare materials for presentations to the Board of Supervisors.Provide support in the monitoring of the administration, documentation, and implementation of corrective measures taken by county departments to reduce or mitigate future claims; coordinate training, policy and procedure updates, purchasing or repair of equipment, and other activities deemed appropriate upon approval of the Risk Management Steering Committee.QualificationsStrong written and verbal communication skills; solid understanding of risk management principles, loss control practices, legal compliance, records management, and processes related to subpoenas and CPRA requests.ExperienceThree years of performing para‑professional work related to employee investigations or risk management. Completion of college level courses from an accredited college or university in business or public administration, or a closely related field may substitute for the required experience on the basis of 30 semester or 45 quarter units equaling one year of the required full‑time experience.KnowledgeBasic characteristics of county government operational exposures.California OSHA regulations and standards.Risk management principles, including trend and/or root cause analysis and risk mitigation.Loss financing mechanisms.Tort and contract law.Civil procedures and administrative regulations.Employee relations investigations.AbilityEstablish priorities; identify and analyze issues accurately and select effective action.Plan, organize, and conduct research for analysis, and make recommendations based on findings.Prepare clear and concise reports and recommendations.Establish and maintain cooperative, effective interpersonal relationships.Negotiate and resolve conflicts.Prepare and present oral reports in a persuasive manner.Manage time effectively; apply risk management principles; adapt to new situations, demands and objectives.Interface effectively with staff, Board of Supervisors, management, and the public.Other RequirementsLicense: Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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