Risk Manager & Property Inspector

The Risk Manager & Property Inspector leads all Risk Management and Occupational Safety and Health efforts across the Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama.

The person in this position must be a team player who shares and participates in the vision and goals of the diocese and of the Finance Office, while following all diocesan and office policies, procedures, and regulations.

Essential Functions:

• Serves as the primary point of contact for the Diocese’s Risk Management Program. Answers questions from Diocesan entities regarding the filing and investigation of insurance claims; applicable coverage and deductibles; contents inventories; Certificates of Insurance (COI) requirements; proposed future activities/events; and Facility Use Insurance.
• Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), consults with the Diocese’s insurance broker and adjustment team, as needed.
• Revises the Self-Insurance Program Guide annually in consultation with the CFO.
• Review Workers’ Compensation, Liability, Automobile, and Property Damage incidents reported by entities and respond with clarifying questions, as needed.
• Serves as the on-call representative for after-hours emergency risk management issues, providing guidance and coordinating response efforts as needed.
• Makes quarterly presentations regarding risk mitigation strategies and the Self-Insurance Fund Program.
• Performs Loss Control Assessment and/or Property Inspection reports periodically so every diocesan entity part of the insurance program is assessed at least every other year.
• Occasionally, under the guidance of the CFO, assessments on safety and preventive maintenance are performed.
• Develop a long-term maintenance plan for Diocesan buildings and maintain a current inventory of Diocesan properties.
• Provides direct oversight of the Maintenance Technician, including coordination of work priorities, performance, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Provides consultation on real estate site analysis regarding use/acquisition/disposition.
• Review construction documents (plan and specifications) for capital projects to mitigate risk. Review and coordinate the preparation and execution of design, construction, and service contracts.
• Attend Diocesan Property and Construction Committee meetings.
• Communicates regularly with multiple representatives of the Diocese’s third-party claims administrator regarding the status of open Workers’ Compensation, Liability, and property damage claims.
• Generates insurance-related payment requests with supporting documentation for the CFO’s review and approval.
• Communicates with diocesan entities and contractors regularly to determine current project status and resolve any issues associated with invoicing, insurance adjustment team approval, payments, and/or other problems/concerns.
• Monitors and follows up on entities’ status updates or responses regarding Loss Control Assessment Report findings.
• Provides documentation, as requested, during accounting audits of the Self-Insurance Fund Program. Maintains records of proceeds and disbursements per claim.
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer and/or Bishop.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Minimum of Bachelors degree from an accredited university.
• Minimum of five years of progressive related experience, in property and casualty insurance with a sound background in safety and risk management, preferably in a non-profit/religious environment.
• ARM (Associate in Risk Management), ALCM (Associate in Loss Control Management), or CSP (Certified Safety Professional) designation preferred.
• Must possess reliable transportation for travel to diocesan properties.
• Must possess a valid Alabama driver’s license (and a safe driving record) as well as appropriate vehicle insurance.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficient in current computer system(s), including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook and other software used to evaluate and report loss control information.
• Advanced spreadsheet application skills.
• Strong supervisory, organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative and to see projects through to completion.
• Must possess the ability to communicate clearly, and the ability to interact with the many different persons who will be in contact with the position, including but not limited to clergy, religious, chancery personnel, as well as lay personnel throughout the diocese
• Maintains up-to-date personal certification for the diocesan Child & Youth Protection Certification program

Job Conditions / Physical Demands:

(The following are representative of the physical capabilities that must be met by an employee and the working conditions that any employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• While performing the duties of this job, employee is frequently required to sit, ambulate, talk and hear, and occasionally to stand.
• Specific seeing abilities include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to push, pull, lift, and carry items up to 50 pounds.
• Work is performed in both an office and outdoor setting, which may include exposure to hazards and weather extremes
• May be called upon to work beyond the regular work schedule on weekends, evenings or holidays.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work required of this position. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Persons with disabilities may receive reasonable accommodations for performing the essential duties. Duties and responsibilities are subject to change as the needs and requirements of the office change, as determined by the Immediate Supervisor, in consultation with the Moderator of the Curia and Director of Human Resources.

For additional information regarding this position, please visit www.bhmdiocese.org/employment

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person