Resolution - 56060
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RESOLUTION NO. 5606
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CLASS
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CLASS OF RISK'MANAGEMENT
COORDINATOR, AMENDING SECTION VII OF RESOLUTION
NO. 1277 RELATING TO AN AUTHORIZED POSITION IN
THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT, ESTABLISHING THE COM-,
PENSATION PAYABLE TO THE NEW CLASS, AND SPECI-
FYING IT AS EXEMPT.
The City Council of the City of West Covina does resolve
as follows:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to the recommendation of the Personnel
Board:
1. The class specifications for the class of Risk
Management Coordinator, as attached hereto, marked Exhibit A, and
by this reference incorporated herein, are hereby adopted.
2. The salary range applicable to the class of Risk
Management Coordinator shall be salary range DHR-D ($1125 - $2050).
3. The class of Risk Management Coordinator is hereby"
placed in the exempt service.
.SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption
of this resolution.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 12th
1977.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
day of December ,
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly
adopted by the City Council of the City of West Covina at a regular
meeting thereof held on the 12th day of. December 1977,
by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer.
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Pity Attorne
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City Clerk
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CITY OF WEST COVINA EXHIBIT A CLASS SPECIFICATION
DECEMBER 1977
RISK MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR SALARY RANGE DHR-D
JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of the City Manager or his/her designee, is responsible for planning,
organizing and implementing the City's risk management program; administering the City
safety program; providing liaison with the insurance industry for marketing appropriate
coverages; coordinating and resolving claims filed against the City; manages related
• activities and performs related duties as required. May also administer workers' com-
pensation, health benefits, and retirement programs.
Representative Duties
Provides administrative direction and supervises persons responsible for the identifica-
tion, evaluation and elimination or reduction of risks and liabilities; analyzes proposed
City programs and projects for potential liabilities and makes recommendations accord-
ingly; directs the City's safety management and training program; acts as liaison to
various consulting agencies retained to provide medical, legal and investigative serv-
ices; makes recommendations based on negotiations with insurance companies for pur-
chase of insurance or retention of risk in all areas of municipal liability, workers'
compensation, property, casualty and health insuance; negotiates and coordinates the
settlement of claims against the City; investigates and administers City claims for
damages against individuals and other agencies; analyzes, recommends and monitors
monetary reserves for claims adjudication; provides expert,analysis and advice on mat-
ters of risk management which includes monitoring of proposed legislation; and pre-
pares a variety of reports. May also coordinate and monitor employee related health
benefits and retirement programs, monitor pre -employment health screening, and ad-
minister workers' compensation and service and disability retirement applications.
QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE
Training and Experience
• Associate degree or equivalent. and a minimum of .three years of demonstrated responsi-
ble experience in the administration and supervision of a risk management function or
claims adjustment operation; or related insurance industry management experience
that clearly demonstrates exceptional performance and an ability in assuming the re-
sponsibilities of this position.. Extensive professional experience, as described, may
be considered as a substitute for the college education on a two years experience to
one year education basis.
Knowledges and Abilities
Knowledge of property, casualty, liability; industrial injury, health and life insurance,.
claims practices, and related California law; knowledge of the concept and application
of risk management; knowledge of labor law, safety practices and procedures, and in-
surance contracts; knowledge of operations of municipalities, elements of public re-
lations and supervision, understanding of principles of public administration.
- CITY OF WEST COVINA
RISK MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR
Knowledges and Abilities (Continued)
CLASS SPECIFICATION
DECEMBER 1977
SALARY RANGE DHR-D
Ability to implement and evaluate long-range plans for reducing City losses and costs
associated with general liability, workers' compensation, property, health and casualty
exposures; ability to interpret and apply insurance rules and regulations; write effective-
ly; and must possess a strong personal ability to communicate effectively and maintain
is harmonious working relations with employees, management and all segments of the in-
surance industry and the public.
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