Insurance Analyst I - Part-Time

Position Information
If you're motivated by intellectual challenges, building strategic business partnerships, and being part of a supportive team, join our Liability and Insurance Unit!

Starting salary up to $55.86/hour and a competitive total compensation package!*
This is a 20-hour-per-week position with the opportunity for a flexible combination of onsite and telecommute work. Below are possible schedule options:

• Option 1. Monday through Friday, 4 hours per day scheduled between 9 am and 5 pm with up to 50% telecommuting, except for Fridays which must be onsite. OR
• Option 2. A Monday, Wednesday, and Friday schedule during which the hours per day are scheduled between 9 am and 5 pm with up to 50% telecommuting, except for Fridays which must be onsite. OR
• Option 3. A possible combination of options 1 and 2

We are recruiting to fill a part-time position at either the I or II level. If you are interested in being considered at both levels of this opportunity, please apply to this and the separate concurrent recruitment being conducted for Insurance Analyst II - Part-Time.

What We Offer

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:

• Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
• Career Advancement - With time and good performance, the opportunity for advancement to Insurance Analyst II ($50.61 - $61.52/hour)
• Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
• County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
• Staff Development/Wellness Pay - Annual benefit allowances of up to $625 and ongoing education/training opportunities
• Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits
• Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security
• Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 4 weeks (160 hours) after 12 months of County employment
• Student Loan Debt Relief - County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education

Join Our Team

The Human Resources Department (County HR) is a team of 60+ employees who provide human resources and risk management services to 32 agencies, departments, and special districts that employ 4,700+ positions. These diverse services include benefits, classification plan management, recruitment and examination, countywide training, employee and labor relations, equal employment opportunity, HR information systems, occupational health and safety, risk management, and workplace violence prevention. Our mission is to be a trusted partner, providing our clients with HR services that work to effectively recruit, develop, and retain an outstanding workforce committed to providing quality public service. We value customer service, collaboration, professionalism, consistency, proactive planning, flexibility, and innovative problem-solving. County HR is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, where individuals from all backgrounds are welcomed, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.

An integral part of the HR team, our Liability and Insurance Unit provides claims administration, risk mitigation, and insurance services to County of Sonoma departments, agencies, and special districts. When you join our team, you will work alongside a Senior Office Assistant, two Analysts, the Insurance Manager, and the Liability Manager and will be responsible for completing insurance coverage applications, providing evidence of County coverage, and analyzing quotes/changes in insurance coverage proposals. Additionally, you will:

• Assist County departments with risk transfer in contracts (agreement insurance requirements, vetting of evidence of coverage, waiver approval)
• Coordinate changes in named insured endorsements with the County's coverage pool Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management (PRISM)
• Update the County's property insurance schedule
• Perform analysis related to budget preparation
• Advise departments on risk control measures relating to insurance and liability

What You Bring

As the next member of our team and our ideal candidate, you are interested in learning new things and are willing to take on the work involved in becoming proficient in those areas of study. You also bring your honesty, integrity, reliability, and sound judgment to how you work and interact with others. Additionally, you:

• Are a self-starter who works well independently, and when engaging and collaborating with other team members and customer departments
• Have experience consulting with others to assess levels of risk, are creative in finding solutions, and are comfortable being a sounding board to customers
• Possess effective analytical and problem-solving abilities and enjoy the analysis process
• Have high-functioning verbal and written communication skills and can effectively navigate challenging situations
• Recognize the importance of archiving/memorializing decisions and are skilled in the use of Excel

While not required, certifications in risk management are helpful. However, we are interested in finding the best candidate for this position and will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and training to meet the minimum qualifications, as described below. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and transferable skill set and how they set you up to be the best candidate for this position.

We are recruiting for a part-time (20 hours per week) Insurance Analyst position at either the I or II level in County HR. This Insurance Analyst I employment list may also be used to fill part-time or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment. The Civil Service title of the position is Risk Management Analyst I.

*Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the Salary Resolution (SalRes) and our Employee Benefits Directory.

APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of coursework, training, and/or work experience which clearly demonstrates possession of the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, this would include the following:

Experience: One year of experience working with occupational safety and health programs, workers' compensation, disability management, employee benefits and insurance, casualty insurance, or loss control programs, preferably with a public agency and/or in a risk management program.

Education: Academic coursework in public administration, business administration, accounting, law, economics, safety, industrial engineering, risk management, and/or other related courses. A bachelor's degree related to one of these fields is highly desirable.

License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including necessary special endorsements, as required by the State of California to perform the essential job functions of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working knowledge of: principles and practices, legal statutes, civil procedures, and administrative regulations relating to occupational health and safety, workers' compensation, disability management, liability, employee benefits and insurance, or related programs, and related non-monetary compensation; medical and technical terminology used in individual injury cases; claims adjusting, investigation, and administrative techniques necessary to carry management of claims from initial report to settlement or closure; operations and functions of County government, including budget methods, program analysis, employee relations, and group dynamics; written and oral communications, including language mechanics, syntax and English composition; research methodology, report writing, basic statistics, and actuarial principles and appropriate applications; modern office methods, procedures, and computer applications related to work, including methods of graphical presentation and management of electronic database systems.

Ability to: use judgment and discretion to integrate technical knowledge with interpersonal and communication skills dealing with the public, County management personnel, employees, attorneys, medical providers, and others in a manner consistent with the policies, practices, and procedures of the organization; research, understand, interpret, and apply specific rules, laws, ordinances, and policies to applicable risk management areas such as disability, safety, liability, and benefits; plan and organize research and statistical reports relating to various aspects of risk management, budget, general management matters, accident causation, safety conditions or benefits; evaluate results and recommend corrective measures using principles of inductive and deductive reasoning; and where applicable, effectively present conclusions before advisory and policy bodies; organize, develop, and prepare claims for assignment to counsel, trial and pretrial conferences; prepare informational materials, brochures, and newsletters to relate complex regulations and data to employees and officials; organize and develop effective programs for the reduction of occupational hazards and accident prevention; facilitate consensus and negotiate resolution of complex problems involving a variety of claimants, individuals, employee groups, consultants, carriers and service providers; analyze situations and adopt effective courses of action working independently and with either oral or written direction.

Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying

• Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
• You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
• You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
• Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.

Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process.

APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.
Responses to supplemental questions will be used in assessing minimum qualifications. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state, "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient.
The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:
An Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%). Each application and supplemental questionnaire will be thoroughly evaluated for satisfaction of minimum qualifications and relevance of educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities that relate to this position. Candidates possessing the most appropriate job-related qualifications will be placed on an employment list and referred to the department for selection interviews.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants.

Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org. Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Continuous recruitments may close without notice at any time that a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.

The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.

HR Analyst: CG
HR Technician: EV