Risk control consultant

Person selected for this role must have a primary residence in the state of Georgia. This position will serve the south Georgia region.

General Definition of Work

Lead and support Members of the ACCG Insurance Programs in creating and enhancing their risk reduction programs through risk consulting, technical guidance, field assessments, and member education. Collaborate with other ACCG Risk Control team members to facilitate training needs and other risk reduction strategies as needed. Work is performed under the supervision of the Director of Property & Casualty Programs or their designee.

Position Responsibilities

Risk Consulting

• Travel across south Georgia (50%-75%) for on-site assessments, training, and Member support;
• Conduct onsite evaluations/audits/surveys of assigned Members' physical locations, policies, and safety culture, and identify risks of potential workers' compensation, property and liability claims;
• Document formal recommendations to control risks of potential workers' compensation, property and liability claims;
• Assist Members in establishing and maintaining comprehensive risk control programs; assist Members in the development of program policies and procedures; make recommendations for risk control improvements;
• Assist Members in conducting investigations on high-risk or high-severity incidents and identifying lessons learned;
• Share information with Members on claims trends and exposures vs. other Members of similar size and position; assist Members in developing safety action plans to address those trends;
• Communicate Members' best practices/successes to other Members;
• Meet with and consult with Members' appointed and elected officials, county leaders and staff to discuss risk control topics and issues.

Training & Education:

• Provide education to Members' appointed and elected officials, county leaders and staff on the importance of establishing risk control programs in their organizations;
• Conduct training to educate Members on risks and their associated controls;
• Deliver training sessions and workshops to Members on relevant topics such as risk culture and leadership; preventing or mitigating liability and employee injuries; claims prevention; and response protocols;
• Write articles on safety-related topics for ACCG publications and website;
• Promote online and regional training regarding exposures impacting Members;
• Represent ACCG as guest speaker at various conventions, association meetings, and others as approved.

Data & Claims Analysis:

• Review and analyze Member data, incidents, and claims trends to inform risk control strategies for Members;
• Identify Members and department(s) most in need of assistance and what drives their claims, as well as identify applicable controls to manage risk, assist with Members' safety action plans, and monitor the results;
• Prepare reports and present findings to county leadership and internal stakeholders;
• Work collaboratively with the ACCG claims and legal staff to identify systemic issues and support pre-litigation interventions.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in related field; 5-10 years' experience in risk management program administration or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of state and federal laws as well as the principles and practices relating to human resources;
• Knowledge of industrial safety, playground safety, law enforcement safety, fire safety, ergonomics, etc.;
• Knowledge of workers' compensation and property & liability insurance plans, programs, and provisions;
• Knowledge of local government administration;
• Skill in developing and promoting employee safety programs;
• Skill in developing and conducting workshops and seminars;
• Skill in conducting research;
• Skill in oral and written communication;
• Skill in public relations and in using interpersonal skills to effectively work and interact with all levels of local government staffs;
• Skill in organizing workflow, programs, and managing time effectively;
• Skill in operating a personal computer and utilizing word processing, spreadsheet software, and presentation software;
• Able to maintain a consistent, high quality, Member-focused orientation when conducting and providing services; provide clear, accurate, and timely information and treat Members with respect, courtesy, and tact;
• Able to plan, organize, and prioritize work, including scheduling with Members, ACCG staff, and others as needed;
• Able to effectively conduct work activities via phone calls, visits, virtual meetings, and training activities while working remotely and without direct supervision;
• Able to prepare routine documentation and administrative reports such as expense reports, mileage logs, training records, correspondence, forms, and other documents.

Physical Requirements

Work requires occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands and fingers to handle and/or feel, reaching with hands and arms and repetitive motions and occasionally requires climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling and lifting; Work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; no special hearing perception is required; Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g., business office, light traffic).

Special Requirements

Valid Georgia driver's license.

Notice: ACCG employees must have a primary residence within the state of Georgia. In addition, employment candidates are subject to a background screening in compliance with established ACCG background check procedures.