JOB OPPORTUNITY
The County Administrative Office has an excellent career opportunity available in the Risk Management Division for the position of Risk Technician I/II. The ideal candidate will possess highly developed multi-tasking skills and attention to detail, to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment. There is one anticipated full-time vacancy. Future vacancies for this position may be filled from the eligible list to be established. The expected life of the eligible list is six months.
Depending on qualifications the selected candidate may be hired at the Risk Technician I or II levels.
SALARY
RISK TECHNICIAN I
$24.99 - $30.49 Hourly, $51,979.20 - $63,419.20 Annually
RISK TECHNICIAN II
$27.61 - $33.69 Hourly, $57,428.80 - $70,075.20 Annually
CONFIDENTIAL MANAGEMENT GROUP III BENEFITS
This position includes management group III benefits which includes CalPERS retirement (see benefits section to determine plan/tier placement); a deferred compensation plan; fully paid PPO health, dental, vision and chiropractic health insurance premiums for employees and eligible dependents; onsite health center for employees and eligible dependents on County health insurance; term life insurance; in addition to standard sick leave, vacation accruals and holidays this position receives an additional 40 hours of management leave.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
Risk Technician I: This is the entry-level classification in the Risk Technician series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform routine duties in support of coordination and monitoring of employee insurance benefits, workers’ compensation, and general liability insurance programs. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied, complex, and difficult; close supervision and frequent review of work lessen as an incumbent demonstrates skill to perform the work independently. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the Risk Technician II level, but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise.
Risk Technician II: This is the journey-level classification in the Risk Technician series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Risk Technician II by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.
Positions in the Risk Technician class series are flexibly staffed and positions at the II-level are normally filled by advancement from the next lower level, after gaining the knowledge, skill, and experience which meet the qualifications for and after demonstrating the ability to perform the work of the higher-level class.
DUTY SAMPLE
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
Some duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities may be performed in a learning capacity for entry-level (I Level) positions.
- Assists in the coordination and monitoring of the County insurance programs, including employee benefits, workers’ compensation, disability, Affordable Care Act, general liability, and other County insurance programs, as assigned.
- Receives and makes initial assessment of insurance claims and makes recommendations as needed; acts as a liaison between the County and employees, administrators and providers regarding insurance programs and benefits administration.
- Coordinates the processing of workers’ compensation claims for submission to administrator; ensures accurate and timely coordination of workers’ compensation claims; may coordinate and/or schedule worker’s compensation interviews and depositions as needed; conducts interactive process meetings on routine non-complex cases.
- Coordinates open enrollment of health insurance, Section 125 Plan (flexible spending) and other insurance or employee benefit programs.
- Assists with the review and monitoring of insurance contracts, plans and procedures; participates in Request for Proposal (RFP) processes within areas of program responsibility.
- Assists the Risk Manager with training for County employees and departments on workers’ compensation, workplace safety and other related topics, as assigned.
- Prepares and distributes minutes of meetings of the County’s health insurance advisory committee.
- Coordinates and ensures appropriate processing of industrial disability retirements.
- Acts as County liaison between departments, medical providers, and employees in scheduling industrial Fitness for Duty examinations and ensures all appropriate paperwork and medical records are submitted in a timely manner.
- Assists in preparation of risk/insurance related aspects of the departmental budget.
- Answers incoming telephone calls; provides support to customer requests; provides information and answers questions; addresses issues and concerns; refers issues to the appropriate staff or department; greets visitors and residents at County office.
- Organizes, archives, copies, maintains, and retrieves records, documents, reports, and files.
- Observes and complies with County and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
- Provides training to less experienced staff and volunteers as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS **Minimum requirements must be met by the closing date**
Please note: Work experience for the last 15 years must be included in the work history portion of your application. It is also important that your application show all the relevant education and experience that you possess, even if it extends beyond the required past 15 years. A resume may be attached, but it is not a substitute for completing the application and supplemental questions. Failure to submit a completed application may eliminate you from the recruitment. When completing the work history portion of your application please include each level position title and level as a separate entry when applicable (e.g., If you were a Personnel Technician I and promoted to Personnel Technician II, each level should be entered separately to reflect the time held at each level).
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education:
- Risk Technician I/II: Equivalent to graduation from the twelfth grade.
Experience:
- Risk Technician I: Two (2) years of experience performing complex, technical or clerical work including ensuring compliance of policies, regulations, and procedures (Experience in a risk management, benefits, or claims administration program is desirable.)
- Risk Technician II: One (1) year of experience performing duties comparable to a Risk Technician I with Kings County.
BOTH LEVELS
Licenses:
- Possession of a valid California driver's license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles at the time of appointment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Qualify for security clearance through a background investigation and fingerprint check; ability to work irregular hours as necessary and travel within and outside the County.
Risk Technician II
SELECTION PROCESS: **EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER**
All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed. Depending upon the number of applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process may include a screening committee (pass/fail) and/or a written examination (pass/fail) and/or an oral examination (100%) which may include a written practical component to determine placement on the eligible list.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE AVAILABLE UPON REQUESTVeteran's Preference ApplicationYou must submit a certified DD-214 and a new request form for each application submission prior to the closing date.
Tentative Recruitment ProcessFinal Date to Apply: Friday, March 28, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. First Panel Interview with Human Resources: Tuesday, April 15, 2025
