Risk Insurance OCIP Manager (Analyst III - CPPW)

The Position

Job Appointment: Full time
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday. Alternate schedule may be available.
Work Location: Hybrid - in-person work will be conducted at The Portland Building: 1120 SW Fifth Avenue, Portland, OR 97201.Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, click here .
Benefit: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefit for this position
Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position is or may be eligible for Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees.
Union Representation: (City of Portland Professional Workers, CPPW ) . This labor contract is currently in negotiations. To view other labor agreement, please click here .

Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need respond to three supplemental questions and attach a resume and cover letter.

POSITION SUMMARY
Are you interested in managing a risk and insurance program that supports capital improvement projects for water and sewer utilities with over $2 billion in construction value? Do you want to make a difference by strengthening the protection of Portland’s environment? Are you a detail-oriented insurance professional that enjoys implementing risk management, innovative loss prevention and insurance strategies to reduce project risks and protect utility assets against inadvertent losses? You may be the program manager we are seeking!

The City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) is seeking a Risk Insurance Owner Control Insurance Program (OCIP) Manager to join the Financial Services Division.
This position provides program management oversight of the OCIP and loss prevention insurance program for each line of coverage consistent with the mission, vision and values of the City/Bureau to protect city assets against detrimental loss. The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: OCIP Broker contract administration; developing RFP’s for brokers selection; participating in insurance marketing, insurer selection, and negotiating insuring agreements; determining retention levels and deductibles based on tolerance of risk; conducting risk mitigation and transfer strategies; developing program financial forecasts and budgets, develops insurance specification language, participates in pre-bid, pre-construction and progress meetings, provides support to construction safety specialists, provides claims management, adjudication and settlement authority for each line of coverage, monitors interagency agreements with City Risk, monitors property insurance program to ensure assets are protected from detrimental loss, supports the operational safety and health program with trending analysis, return to work and claim monitoring. Additionally, and in collaboration with the Health Safety Security and Environmental Manager (HSSE), provides consultative services to minimize loss/risk exposures to City/BES. Consults with directors, senior managers and supervisors on risk awareness, mitigation, prevention, and insurance strategies.

What you’ll get to do:

• Provide program management of the Owner Control Insurance Program: broker contract, insuring agreements, financial planning/budget, claims management, pre-bid/construction meetings, risk retention/transfer strategies, invoice payment authorization, risk management/safety oversight, participate in policy audits as required by the State or insurer, training/education and daily consultation with construction managers, project managers and inspectors; provide monthly project updates in E-builder.

• Provide program management oversight to the Loss Prevention and Insurance Program: interagency agreement with City Risk; workers’ compensation, general liability and property insurance; coordinate with property managers to ensure adequate insurance coverage and limits; claims monitoring, investigation, meetings, settlements and legal holds; participate in Citywide safety/loss prevention committees; develop and present loss prevention trainings; develops and presents newsletters, web pages and various methods of communicating risk management and loss prevention information; prepare reports of loss deficiencies and recommends solutions to bureau managers; coordinates work with BES CIP and Operations risk/safety personnel, especially HSSE Manager.

• Identify, prepare and forecast what OCIP projects should be included in five & ten year financial forecasts, submit forecasts and description of work to broker for program marketing; draft request for proposals and prepare Council documents; include stakeholders on tolerance of risk and determine retention levels; review insurer proposals, cost and firm capabilities for each line of coverage to be included in the OCIP; recommend selection of contractors/insurers; assist broker with State filings as appropriate; monitor contractor/insurer performance against City standards.

• Provided technical information to internal and external customers; interpret insurance policy coverage and exclusions; answer insurance related questions; consult broker for complex insurance questions; evaluate projects/contracts to ensure certificates of insurance are correct; recommend changes to certificates of insurance to ensure City assets are adequately protected.

• Work closely with the HSSE to coordinate work, financial forecasts, budgets, program improvement strategies, training and education, professional development of staff, policy/procedures and process reviews and implementation.

• Other City and/or Bureau duties as necessary: safety committee meetings, emergency management participation and insurance/risk management task force participation.

An ideal candidate will demonstrate through direct or transferrable experience:

The ideal candidate should have risk management and insurance professional designations such as: Associate Risk Management (ARM), Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) or similar designations and have demonstrated administrative experience and/or program management of OCIP’s.

About the Bureau of Environmental Services
This is an exciting time to join the Bureau of Environmental Services (BES). Together we are re-imagining the work we do to ensure it aligns with Our Values:

• We implement equity in our workplace, business practices, and service delivery.
• We value our customers and partners.
• We carefully manage our watersheds, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, and financial resources.
• We encourage leadership among our employees in our city and community.
• We support a diverse, collaborative, healthy, and engaged workforce.
• We urge respectful communication and transparency.
• We advance innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions.

At BES, we value our customers and partners; Portlanders’ sense of connection to their waterways; conscientious stewardship of our watersheds, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, and financial resources; a diverse, collaborative, healthy, and engaged workforce; leadership among our employees and in our city and community; equity in our workplace, business practices, and service delivery; clear communication and transparency; innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions.
BES is seeking talented individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds with knowledge, ability, and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities; and that desire to work collaboratively and creatively to broaden the variety of innovative ways to partner with and serve all Portland communities.
To learn more about the work we do at BES, click on the link: About Environmental Services | Portland.gov

Our BES 10-Year Strategic Plan can be found here: download (portland.gov)

Have a question?
Contact Information:
Terrol Johnson
Senior Recruiter
terrol.johnson@portlandoregon.gov

To Qualify

Applicants must describe in their cover letter and résumé how their education, training, and/or work experience, meets each of the following minimum qualifications:

Knowledge of principles and practices of general insurance rules, regulations and best risk management and insurance strategies.Knowledge and understanding of Owner Controlled Insurance Programs, including program administration, appropriate insurance coverages, retention limits, organizational tolerance for risk and risk management prevention and control strategies.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, assigned staff, and others encountered in the course of work.Ability to work in a multicultural workforce, promote an equitable workplace environment, and apply equitable program practices to diverse and complex City services.Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; present information, reports, and recommendations clearly and persuasively. Applicants must also possess:

Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications is acceptable.

Education/Training: Preferred Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in risk management, insurance, safety, finance, business administration, or a related field;

AND

Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible risk management and/or insurance experience working in the public or private sector OR with a Brokerage Firm or Insurance Company.

Although not required, you may have one or more of the following preferred qualifications:

• Risk Management and insurance professional designations such as: Associate Risk Management (ARM), Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) or similar professional designations and have demonstrated administrative experience and/or program management of OCIP’s.

The Recruitment Process

STEP 1: Apply online between October 21, 2024 - November 11, 2024

Required Application Materials:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Answer to three (3) Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)

Optional Application Materials:

• If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc) by the closing date of the recruitment.

Application Tips:

• Your cover letter should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
• Your résumé should support the details described in your cover letter.
• Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis : Please note per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience.
• Do not attach any additional documents.
• Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.
• You can use AI tools to assist with your job application, but please make sure to personalize your responses to supplemental questions. Avoid copying and pasting. We encourage use AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.
• All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process.
• E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.

STEP 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of November 11th - Week of November 18, 2024

• An evaluation of each applicant's training, paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their cover letter, and resume, weighted 100%.
• Your cover letter and résumé will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
• You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.
• Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

STEP 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Late November/Early December

• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list. (Update if a Ranked list or other type of list is used)

STEP 4: Selection (Interview): Early-Mid-December

• Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview

STEP 5: Offer of Employment: Mid-Late December

• Some positions will require those offered employment to complete and sign a criminal background statement before being considered for employment. (Include if requires an in-depth background investigation.)
  
  

STEP 6: Start Date: Late December-Early January

• A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

*Timeline is approximate and subject to change.

Additional Information

Click here for additional information regarding the following:

• City of Portland Core Values
• Recruitment Process - Work Status
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Veteran Preference
• ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to

• Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental)
• Carrot Fertility
• Wellness Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families.
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement
• Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), includingcontributions to the PERS IAP plan paid by employer
• Family Medical Leave
• City Paid Parental Leave

AND SO MANY MORE!

Benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status. Click here to review the many different benefits the City of Portland offers .

Closing Date/Time: 11/11/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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