SALARY

• $39.97 - $63.48 Hourly

• $6,928.13 - $11,003.20 Monthly

OPENING DATE: December 30, 2020

CLOSING DATE: Continuous

**First application review is January 13, 2021. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early.

ABOUT THE ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY:

The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is a regional fire service agency that provides emergency response to 23 cities and all unincorporated areas of Orange County. We are dedicated to making the communities we service a safer place to live, work and play through our steadfast commitment to excellence.

The Human Resources Department is committed to a work environment, free of harassment and discrimination where employees can look forward to coming to work each day. Our department consists of dedicated individuals working in Risk Management, Employee Relations, Benefits and Classification & Compensation, and Recruitment & Selection. Through the highest level of collaboration and support, our sections provide superior service to our internal and external customers.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

The Human Resources Department is searching for a highly effective Workers’ Compensation Program Manager (classification: Risk Management Analyst) to join our team! The ideal candidate demonstrates the highest level of professionalism, provides exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers, possesses excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to exercise sound judgment on highly complex issues. Desirable candidates will demonstrate political awareness, attention to detail, organization and the ability to communicate at all levels of the OCFA effectively.

Please follow the link below to view the full list of essential functions for Risk Management Analyst.

Position specific responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Developing, recommending, and implementing workers' compensation programs, objectives and measurements

• Researching and negotiating contract services

• Assist with gathering witnesses, witness testimony, and depositions for legal cases

• Serving as a liaison with the Orange County Employee Retirement System regarding pending and past retirees

• Evaluates current and pending legislation related to assigned area of responsibility 

• Directs/manages the Third-Party Administration self-insured workers' compensation program

• Provide subject matter expertise to OCFA staff

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION (position requirements at entry):

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, or a related field

EXPERIENCE (position requirements at entry):

• Four (4) years or professional level risk management or related experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Valid California Driver License (position requirement at entry)

• Must possess, or obtain within twelve (12) months of employment, Self-Insured Administrator Certificate

HIGHLY DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Workers' Compensation Claims Administrator Certification

• Associate in Risk Management (ARM) or Certified Risk Manager (CRM)

To view the complete recruitment announcement, please visit www.ocfa.org.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:

Applicants must submit, during the application filing period, an online application and complete the supplemental questionnaire. Online resumes and other unsolicited materials may be attached but will not be considered in lieu of the required online application. The OCFA reserves the right to limit the number of online applications when necessary and refer only the better qualified applicants if the number is high. Applicants are responsible for maintaining / updating their contact information through their online application system.

To apply for this position, please visit www.ocfa.org and submit your online application and all relevant supplemental documentation.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:

The first application review is scheduled for January 13, 2021. A second application review may be conducted as needed after January 13, 2021. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Additional information regarding the writing assessment and panel interview will be provided to successful candidates after the first review on January 13, 2021. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for Thursday, January 28, 2021.

This timeline is tentative and may change depending on organizational needs.

QUESTIONS:

All questions regarding this recruitment should be addressed to Nicole Chung, Human Resources Analyst II at (714) 573-6806 or nicolechung@ocfa.org.