Risk Management Technician

Multnomah County is seeking a Risk Management Technician to support its Risk Management Services team. The role involves providing technical assistance in the administration of risk management programs, including safety, health, and general liability, while ensuring compliance with applicable laws.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and conduct individual respiratory fit tests and training under the direction of the Industrial Hygienist
• Coordinate and perform noise monitoring, Hearing Conservation individual noise assessments and record keeping under the direction of the Industrial Hygienist
• Responsible for completing and posting the annual OSHA 300 logs under the direction of the Workers’ Compensation Program Manager and the Safety & Health Manager
• Responsible for completing the annual Bureau of Labor Statistics surveys utilizing the OSHA 300 logs and workers’ compensation claim information
• Perform quality assurance outreach with injured workers that utilize the telephonic 24/7 triage option
• Attend assigned safety committees as a consulting representative of Risk Management
• Responsible for the county-wide Certificate of Insurance (COI) review for completeness, address any identified deficiencies, and electronically manage the insurance requirements within Multnomah Market Place (MMP) supplier profiles
• Assists contract specialists with urgent MMP COI reviews when the usual COI review process is not feasible
• Responsible for ensuring contractor cancellation notices and renewals are received, shared, and managed according to internal purchasing rules and processes
• Manages shared insurance team mailbox to receive, process, and file certificates of insurance in shared vendor directory NAS storage location
• Receives and replies to medical malpractice credentialing requests by hiring agencies seeking to verify claims history and coverage verification of former employees
• Independently administering assigned aspects of the County’s driver’s license verification processes
• Perform accuracy verification analysis on rosters of approved drivers
• Ensure continued access to OR DMV’s DMV2U business subscription service
• Collaborate with the Vehicle Accident Review committee and HR Business Partners to ensure individual driver eligibility based on internal policy and Oregon rule
• Internal contact for Risk Management information requests such as PERS, Unemployment, PECBA
• Records archive management
• Risk Management Information System (RMIS) administrator support
• Assist in Risk Management county-wide training initiatives
• Risk Management intranet page administration support
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience
• One (1) year of related work experience in risk management programs such as insurance, safety, worker compensation, general liability, driver's license validation, or related program
• One (1) year of related work experience in risk management programs such as insurance, safety, worker compensation, general liability, driver's license validation, or related program
• Technical knowledge of OR-OSHA regulations
• Working knowledge of self insurance programs
• Working familiarity with Risk Management Information Systems (RMIS)
• Ability to effectively work with both internal and external partners in a collaborative environment
• Proactively identifies potential concerns and follows-up to resolve issues
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills and decision making abilities
• Ability to work independently on assigned processes and tasks in a timely manner
• Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position

Benefits

• Employer-funded retirement savings
• Health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs
• A focus on work-life balance

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