SENIOR STAFF ANALYST - Risk Management

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from:ALL PERSONS Job Classification: SENIOR STAFF ANALYST Division: RISK MANAGEMENT Reporting Location: 611 WALKER Workdays & Hours: MONDAY – FRIDAY 8AM – 5PM Subject to Change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provide professional, analytical, technical, administrative and management support services. Able to provide leadership and follow through in all areas of responsibility. Produce information, interpret results and make recommendations for addressing issues of medium to high complexity, and sensitivity. Evaluate risk exposures and recommend alternatives for risk control and/or mitigation. Commercial property insurance claim leader. Establish and coordinate all internal processes, procedures and guidelines for post disaster commercial insurance claim recoveries and settlements. Participate in damage assessments and compile data for executive summaries, spreadsheets and reports. Analyze insurance data and develop statistics, trends, schedules and spreadsheets for insurance policy procurements. Coordinate development of division budget and monitor insurance expenditures. Participate in the development of administrative policies, procedures, goals and objectives. Routinely communicate with City administrators, departments and outside agencies. Support administration of Insurance Broker of Record professional services contract.

WORKING CONDITIONS This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort in a normal office environment. Position may include attending property claim site inspections with insurance representatives and City staff.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a field directly related to the type of work being performed. Graduate degrees related to the type of work to be performed may substitute for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Five years of professional administrative, financial or analytical experience related to the type of work being performed are required. Professional experience related to the type of work to be performed may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis. LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: None

PREFERENCES

Preferences shall also be given to those with the following:

• Minimum 5 years of risk management and property & casualty insurance experience
• Insurance Adjusters License and property insurance claims experience
• Fluent in Microsoft Office Software, including Excel and PowerPoint

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED: Department may administer skills assessment.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: NO If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION: Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade: 28

APPLICATION PROCEDURES Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov. To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-393-6214. If you need special services or accommodations, call 832-393-6214. (TTY 7-1-1). If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627. Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process. All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided. EOE Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.