Director, Risk Management
Nassau County, New York

February 2010

Nassau County seeks a qualified professional to serve as the Director of Risk Management. The office evaluates the County’s risk relating to general liability, occupational safety, compliance, insurance issues, claims management, workers’ compensation and workplace safety. The Director must be able to quantify the various costs of risk relating to County practices and projects. The Director is responsible for development of plans and policies to remediate risk to the County. The Director will work with the Compliance Office to institute policies, procedures & methodologies to meet State and Federal mandates, and to provide training for employees to meet safety and health standards in the County workplace. The office also manages the contracts of various third party administrators, compliance vendors and insurance companies.

Requirements: Minimum 5 years work in the insurance industry, preferably in the field of general liability & government, industrial and workplace safety protocols, including OSHA and NYS PESH requirements, rules and regulations. Candidate should have experience in automobile accident investigation protocols in New York State, insurance underwriting, NY State and Federal tort liability, evaluating & processing NYS workers' compensation claims, reinsurance, & actuarial projections & financial reporting.

Must meet 1 year Nassau County residency requirement.

Applicants interested in being considered should forward resume & cover letter to:
jobs@nassaucountyny.gov and enter “Code DRM” on subject line.

EOE M/F/D/V.

Nassau County is an Equal Opportunity Employer