Multnomah County
invites applications for:
Risk Services Analyst
Job # :
9670-35
Opening Date:
2/4/2015
Closing
Date/Time:
2/18/2015 11:59 PM
Salary:
$52,090.08-$78,135.84 Annually
Job Type:
Full-Time Regular
Location:
Southeast Portland
Department:
Department of County Management
Over View:
As the Risk Services Analyst, you have outstanding verbal and written communication skills. You have
the ability to multitask, manage small projects, and have the knowledge of federal and state rules
governing risk principles, and are able to utilize both knowledge and experience successfully in daily
tasks. And, you just happen to be looking for a new opportunity.
We should talk.
At the Department of County Management, the work we do is essential to the operation of Multnomah
County as a government, as well as an employer. And as a team, we are committed to being good
stewards of public resources. The Risk Management Section is a division of the Department of County
Management. Risk Management initiates and oversees County-wide loss prevention and loss control
activities designed to protect the human and physical assets of the County. As a self-insured public entity,
Risk Management is responsible for providing consultation in the areas of employee safety and health,
verifying and securing proper excess or large deductible insurance coverage, managing contractual risk
transfer programs and other employer-initiated risk control activities.
In this role you will:
 Provide professional and technical support in loss prevention, analytical projects, and compliance
assistance.
 Strategic support for risk management initiatives related to property loss exposure, general
liability loss exposure, and workers’ compensation program areas..
 Process control analysis, auditing activities, regulatory document writing and investigative and
consultative fieldwork.
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Assist in the Hearing Conservation, Respiratory Protection and training programs under the
direction of the Safety Specialists.
Provide support to senior level professional staff.
Independently work on projects.
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it
to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity
Employer.
To Qualify:
Required Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills:*
 Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work
in human resources administration, risk management or related field. Practical work experience in
related field will substitute year-for-year in lieu of a degree.
 Two years of professional experience in one or more of the following core risk areas: insurance,
loss control/loss prevention, employee safety, or worker’s compensation.
*For veterans qualified for Veterans’ Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to
this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or
qualifications in the relevant education and/or work experience portion(s) of your application. Clearly
explain how those skills and/or qualifications apply.
Screening and Evaluation:
The application packet: consists of the following:
 Online application: Explain all related experience (paid or unpaid) and training in the education
and work experience sections of the application.
 Responses to supplemental questions: Keep in mind we may use your responses to
supplemental questions as a screening tool, without reviewing the remainder of your application
or attachments. The quality and strength of your answers may determine if you move forward in
the process. Respond to each question completely and concisely. Refer to your relevant
experience (paid or unpaid) and training.
The Selection Process: We expect to evaluate candidates as follows:
1. Application review: We will review the education and work experience sections of the
applications to identify the candidates who meet the minimum qualifications as stated in this
announcement. We may conduct a more thorough review of all remaining applications to identify
the most qualified candidates.
2. Supplemental question review: Your responses will be provided to a team of subject matter
experts who may or may not have access to the remainder of your application. Respond to each
of the questions individually and completely, while explaining relevant experience (paid or unpaid)
and training related to each item. The quality, complexity, and accomplishments that you provide
will determine whether your application is advanced further in the recruitment process.
3. Consideration of top candidates: We will consider qualified candidates in order of rank and
score from the list of eligible candidates. This will include panel interview(s), a hiring interview,
and additional testing to determine the best candidates for a position.
4. Background check and/or reference checks: All finalists must pass a thorough background
and/or reference check.
Note: Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is
subject to change without notice.
Type of Position: This salaried, classified management position is not eligible for overtime.
Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference for
this recruitment. Review our veterans’ preference website for details about eligibility and how to apply.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable
accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or
participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request
assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the
Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.
What We Can Offer You:
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What We Can Offer You: We offer a comprehensive array of benefits in support of your physical,
emotional and financial well-being. A few highlights:
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Health insurance (medical, vision, Rx, and dental).
Qualify for a defined benefit pension after five years of vesting; we pick up the employee's share
of the retirement contribution (6% of subject wages).
Generous paid leave and the ability to maintain a great work/life balance.
Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Option to participate in deferred compensation, flexible spending accounts.
Occasional telecommuting and flexible work schedules.
Limited travel, primarily local.
Access to a free bus pass for the Portland metropolitan area.
Professional development opportunities.
Wellness resources.
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Work Location: 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland OR 97214
Questions?
Kara Hill, Recruiter
Department of County Assets
501 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Suite 400 Portland, OR 97214
kara.d.hill@multco.us
503-988-6324
Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to
change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
Supplemental Questions:
1. Indicate your level of education with major coursework in human resources administration, risk
management or a related field.
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One year of college
Associate’s degree
Three years of college
Bachelor’s degree
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Master’s degree or higher
None of the above
2. Indicate your level of professional experience in one or more of the following core risk areas:
Insurance, claims processing, loss controls/loss prevention, employee safety, or workers
compensation.
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One year
Two years
Three years
Four years
Five or more years
None of the above
3. Describe the experience indentified in question #2. Note in the description if the experience was
with a regulatory agency, private insurance company, self-insured employer, or a consultative
firm.
4. Describe your experience using claims software or RMIS software programs.
5. Provide an example when you researched and responded to a complicated risk management loss
prevention issue. What steps did you take during the process and what was the final outcome.
6. What types of risk prevention or risk control technical documents have you written for prior
employers? (Work samples may be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.