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CITY OF COLTON RISK MANAGEMENT TECHNICIAN DEFINITION: Under the direction of the Human Resources and Finance Directors, performs a variety of assignments related to the administration of the City's workers' compensation, loss prevention, insurance and safety programs. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Risk Management Technician is a single position class responsible for assisting in the administration of the City's risk and safety related programs. This classification assists in ensuring proper reporting, investigation, and correction of safety, insurance and workers' compensation issues are completed. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (include but are not limited to the following) • Organize and administer workers' compensation and liability programs. • Implement policies and procedures pertinent to the City's loss control and liability. • Administer the liability claims program by coordinating claims administration with third - party administrators. • Ensure the appropriate forms are completed and procedures are followed in claims activities. • Consult with the Director, and when assigned, legal counsel to determine proper actions regarding claims. • Maintain safety, workers' compensation and insurance related files and documents. • Administer the City's Pull Notice Program. • Receive, analyze and ensure the appropriate processing of liability claims and lawsuits. • Investigate liability claims and lawsuits to ensure claim validity. • Process Summons and Complaints. • Assist in the administration of the City's general insurance programs, including self- insurance, contract renewal and certificates of insurance. • Monitor and analyze insured and uninsured risks making recommendations on appropriate types and levels of insurance. • Analyze loss expectancies; procure insurance and excess insurance policies. • Respond to or appropriately refer questions from employees regarding insurance programs. • Serve as a resource to employees, elected officials, directors and supervisors regarding liability issues. • Compile a variety of reports and documents relative to program activities. • Monitor and report employee lost time and modified duty activities. • Prepare reports of City property damage and prepare requests for insurance reimbursements, restitution or subrogation. • Counsel injured employees regarding benefits, medical treatment, or job status. • Investigate accidents and prepare related reports. • Assist in the preparation of budget documents by providing information relative to claims. • Perform other related duties as required.