Capital Region ESD 113 is committed to closing gaps, growing people, influencing change, and eradicating racism through our service to our region and state. BIPOC as well as culturally and linguistically diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Risk Management Administrator

Best to Apply By: 5/5/25. Job will be open until filled.

This is an exempt position, scheduled to work 255 days/year, 8 hours/day.

Benefits include Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance; FSA/DCAP; Life/AD&D Insurance; LTD Insurance; EAP; Retirement; DCP; Annual Leave, Sick Leave Holiday Pay and Personal Leave.

Required attachments: Transcript, Resume and Cover Letter

Please see the job description below for a list of Essential Functions and Job Requirements.

Risk Management Administrator Job Description

Purpose Statement

The job of Risk Management Administrator is done for the purpose/s of supervising the activities of assigned Workers' Compensation staff; evaluating eligibility, providing information, ensuring compliance with state and federal RCWs, WACs and statutes; developing processes and procedures for department use and representing the WCT and Unemployment Pool.

This job is distinguished from similar jobs by the following characteristics: Per the essential functions and educational requirements listed below.

This job reports to Senior Director - Risk Management and Workers' Compensation Trust Management Program

Essential Functions

Administers a variety of programs and activities (e.g. unemployment benefits, safety recommendations, workers' compensation funds, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring services are appropriately provided consistently with industry best practices.
Analyzes statistical summaries and reports (e.g. costs totals, body part affected, time loss, etc.) for the purpose of evaluating program effectiveness and developing process improvements.
Attends and/or develops a variety of meetings at the ESD, regional and state level (e.g. trust member training, workers' compensation coalition, loss reduction, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
Attends legal hearings on unemployment and safety related district disputes for the purpose of representing the WCT and/or providing district support with testimony.
Coordinates activities related to workers' compensation funds, unemployment and safety administration for the purpose of ensuring administration is appropriately provided.
Designs procedures for services provided by the department for the purpose of ensuring the services are effective and efficient in providing support to the Cooperative's workers' compensation and unemployment administration operations.
Directs assigned staff (e.g. assigning work, completing performance evaluations, serve as a technical consultant, etc.) for the purpose of guiding and monitoring their activities.
Ensures timely resolution of claims for the purpose of maintaining consistency with industry standards.
Interacts with cooperative school districts and service providers (e.g. insurance carriers, vendors, etc.) for the purpose of enhancing relationships, ensuring negotiated services are appropriate and cost effective.
Maintains and supervises files and records for the purpose of documenting actions and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and district rules and legal requirements.
Oversees active unemployment claims for the purpose of ensuring services are provided in a cost effective manner.
Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g. reports, analyses, recommendations, procedures, etc.) for the purpose of providing written reference, conveying information and/or supporting presentations concerning policy and procedure changes.
Provides technical expertise for workers' compensation accounting, unemployment and safety related issues for the purpose of developing plans and/or resolving issues.
Regular and reliable attendance is required for the purpose of maintaining department operations.
Researches a wide variety of regulatory issues for the purpose of ensuring WCT practices are in compliance with local, state and/or federal laws and regulations.
Responds to questions from district and non-district personnel in regards to workers' compensation, safety, unemployment and other employee benefits for the purpose of conveying information.
Staffs the Workers' Compensation and Unemployment Executive Advisory Committee meetings as requested by the Director for the purpose of ensuring a WCT ESD 113 presence.
Travels off site for the purpose of supporting the needs of the program.

Marginal Functions

Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of work activities.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment; preparing and maintaining accurate records; planning and managing projects; and utilizing pertinent software.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: workers' compensation program; state and federal safety regulations and/or laws; industrial insurance reporting requirements; medical aid rules and fee schedule; Medicare reporting and investigation; unemployment and appeals procedures.

ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; often gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: working independently; communicating with diverse groups; working with frequent interruptions; working with detailed information/data; maintaining confidentiality; establishing effective relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; and exercising prudent judgment in line with industry best practices.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized routines; managing major organizational components; directing the use of budgeted funds within a work unit. Utilization of significant resources from other work units is routinely required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to significantly impact the organization's services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Experience

Job related experience within a specialized field is required.

Education (Minimum)

High school diploma or equivalent.

Equivalency

BA degree and 8 years' experience in leadership, accounting, claims and safety is preferred, though may be waived in lieu of any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

Required Testing

None Specified

Certificates and Licenses

Valid Driver's License & Evidence of Insurability
Valid Asbestos - Management Planner Certification
Valid Asbestos - Building Inspector Certification

Continuing Educ. / Training

Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses
Maintains Asbestos Certifications
Recertification testing every 5 years
Recertification testing every 1 year

Clearances

Criminal Fingerprint/Background Clearance WA State Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Release

FLSA Status

Exempt

Salary Grade

70

Capital Region ESD 113 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

ESD 113- Risk Management Administrator