Risk Analyst I at Fairfax… · Gatehouse…

Performs a variety of professional duties required to support Fairfax County Public Schools' (FCPS) risk management with an emphasis on risk assessment; coordination of unusual field trips; managing certificates of insurance; resolving small claim losses.

Required

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in risk management, insurance, business administration, finance, environmental safety, industrial management, medical cost management, or related field.
• One (1) year of experience in risk management issues such as finance, insurance, law, loss control/loss prevention, safety and claims mitigation.
  • Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience.
• Knowledge of risk assessment and risk reduction related to employee and student safety.
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work with elected officials, community members, families, and staff.
• Proficiency in the use of technology.
• Ability to work as part of a team to ensure a program meets its goals.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Preferred

• Experience handling general liability, auto, and property claims.

1. Monitors risk assessments for FCPS unusual field trips, including itineraries and activities.
2. Develops plan to reduce exposure and liability.
3. Makes recommendations to manager designed to minimize risks to the safety and health of the student population, the FCPS workforce, and citizens, as well as the financial resources of FCPS.
4. Coordinates vendor contracts (that fall outside of the procurement office approval requirements) for activities and events.
5. Manages necessary negotiations and modifications of liability clauses.
6. Reviews certificates of insurance to ensure compliance with vendor contracts.
7. Coordinates efforts with FCPS support offices, outside agencies/organizations, and citizens.
8. Serves as liaison with curriculum offices to provide a risk management perspective for activities and events.
9. Writes reports on all activities.
10. Utilizes spreadsheet and risk management database software for recording, tracking, analyzing, and reporting losses.
11. Serves as a backup for risk analyst II duties/responsibilities and provides on-site inspections and investigations (of vandalism, arson, theft, and liability claims), both for and against the school division.
12. Conducts staff in-services for schools and offices on a wide range of issues (e.g., field trip requests, property loss reporting/replacement request procedures, student and citizen accident reporting, and fundraising activities).
13. Coordinates the monthly meetings for the accident review committee and serves as a representative at the meetings.
14. Performs related duties as required or assigned.

This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.