CITY OF GOLETA, CALIFORNIA
HUMAN RESOURCES/RISK MANAGER
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by
employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
DEFINITION
The purpose of this position is to manage various Human Resources and Risk Management
related functions. The Human Resources/Risk Manager reports to the Deputy City Manager and is
responsible for planning, organizing, and managing human resources and risk management
programs, assigned personnel and certain administrative support functions. The Human
Resources/Risk Manager also serves as the City’s Personnel Officer and Safety Officer.
Incumbents must be able to competently execute the full range of professional human resource
and risk duties as assigned, work independently and as a team member and leader, and apply well
developed human resource and risk management knowledge to tasks of routine, moderate and
high complexity. Incumbents must exercise critical judgment, and must possess excellent
administrative, leadership, and people skills.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This single-position class provides direction to and supervision of support staff in addition to
performing diverse, specialized and complex assignments involving significant accountability and
decision-making responsibility. The incumbent is responsible for furthering departmental goals and
objectives within general policy guidelines.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
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Accurate, fair and consistent interpretation and administration of the City’s Personnel
Rules, administrative policies and memoranda of understanding;
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Developing, implementing and managing recruitment activities, such as preparing and
updating recruitment announcements, tracking applications and coordinating interviews;
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Conducting new employee orientations and exit interviews;
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Serving as the City’s Benefit Administrator, and maintaining knowledge of City benefits
programs, policies and costs;
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Ensuring that personnel records and data bases are maintained adequately, and that
employee payroll data is entered and maintained correctly;
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Maintaining a database of all City employee performance evaluations, and ensuring that all
evaluations are conducted in a timely manner, and in compliance with the City’s Personnel
Rules and administrative policies;
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Maintaining the City’s Classification and Compensation Plan, conducting periodic market
surveys and recommending adjustments;
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Creating and maintaining employee safety training programs;
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Providing labor negotiations support;
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Ensuring compliance with the Affordable Care Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, the
California Family Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Workers Compensation
rules and regulations, the California Occupational Safety and Health Act, and the Fair
Labor Standards Act;
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Providing risk management program oversight, including both liability and workers
compensation programs;
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Coordinating with the City Attorney’s Office, claims adjustors and outside legal counsel in
the management of liability claims;
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Managing Workers' Compensation claims, in conjunction with insurance adjustors;
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Ensuring required OSHA posting, recordkeeping and reporting is conducted in an accurate
and timely manner;
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Acting as the City 's Safety Officer, and maintaining the City’s Injury and Illness Prevention
Program (IIPP);
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Managing employee training and certification programs, as recommended by the City’s risk
management pool administrators, the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA);
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Submitting an annual Underwriting Report to the CJPIA;
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Updating the City's property schedule and vehicle schedule;
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Coordinating with the CJPIA on periodic Risk Management Evaluations (RME) and any
carrying out any remedial actions recommended in the RME by the CJPIA;
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Creating and monitoring the Risk Management budget;
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Completing annual insurance program renewals;
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Monitoring claims expenditures and creating monthly reports.
QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES
Education, Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and
abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education:
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Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree, major course
work in human resource management, risk management, public administration, business
administration, or a related field.
Experience:
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Five years of increasingly responsible professional human resources and/ or risk
management experience, including two years of supervisory experience. Public agency
experience is desirable.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
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Principles and practices of human resource management, public administration and
municipal government.
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Methods and techniques of recruitment, interviewing and selection.
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Principles and practices of benefits administration.
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Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
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Organization and management practices as applied to the analysis, evaluation,
development and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures.
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Principles and practices of municipal government budget preparation and administration.
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Research and reporting methods, techniques and procedures.
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Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
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Modern office practices, methods computers and computer software including Microsoft
Word and Excel.
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Safe driving principles and practices.
Ability to:
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Perform responsible and difficult professional, technical, and analytical human resources
and risk management functions involving the use of sound judgment and personal initiative.
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Analyze, interpret, summarize, and present administrative and technical information and
data in an effective manner.
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Effectively administer a variety of departmental programs and administrative duties.
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Evaluate and recommend improvements in operations, procedures, policies, or methods.
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Interpret and apply the policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to
assigned programs and functions.
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Plan, organize, and execute assignments with minimal supervision and direction.
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Oversee the work of assigned staff.
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Understand and carry out verbal and written instructions; express ideas clearly and
concisely verbally and in writing; read, understand, and utilize data.
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Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
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Use tact, initiative, prudence and independent judgment within general policy and legal
guidelines.
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Establish and maintain professional and cooperative working relationships with those
contacted in the course of work.
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Effectively represent the City in contacts with governmental agencies, and professional,
regulatory and legislative organizations.
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Use a computer and utilize software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets,
database management, and graphics presentations as required by the duties of the
assignment.
Special Requirements
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Possession of a valid Class “C” California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical and mental demands herein are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential job functions.
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Mental function: Includes reading, writing, mathematical computations, operating a
computer, problem solving, managing multiple projects, calmly handling complaints and
problems from irate citizens or contractors, and decision making under stressful conditions.
Productivity: Incumbents must perform work in an efficient, effective and timely manner
with minimal direction.
Mobility: Incumbents require sufficient mobility to work in an office setting and operate
office equipment. Incumbents may be required to perform light lifting and carrying, file
documents in various locations and heights, and sit, stand, walk, remain seated, and work at
a video display terminal for prolonged periods of time.
Vision: Vision sufficient to read small print, computer screens, and printed documents, and
to operate assigned equipment.
Hearing: Incumbents are required to hear in the normal audio range with or without
correction.
Environment: Normal office setting with some travel to attend meetings. Incumbents may
be exposed to noise and/or dust.
Other factors: Incumbents will be required to work extended hours including evenings and
weekends. Incumbents may be required to travel outside City boundaries to attend
meetings and to use a personal vehicle in the course of employment.
Date Adopted: February 16, 2016