Salary: See Position Description
Location : Clayton – St. Louis County, MO
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2023-00298
Department: Administration
Opening Date: 08/02/2023
Closing Date: 9/4/2023 11:59 PM Central
Description
St. Louis County is seeking a detail oriented, experienced insurance professional to direct the County’s general insurance program including self-insurance and procured commercial insurance. Responsibilities will also involve work related to the administration of the County’s self-insured workers’ compensation claims.
The typical starting salary will be between $56,950.40 – $68,340.48 annually depending on the candidate’s qualifications as well as budgetary considerations. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit .
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Examples of Duties
Manage broker and insurance-provider relationships and review insurance policies with broker for effectiveness and amendments.
Manage all regulatory reporting, State, County, FEMA, as defined by relevant statutes and ordinances.
Draft self-insurance budget working with the Performance Management & Budget Division.
Communicate and coordinate with employees regarding direction of care for worker’s compensation incidents.
Assist County employees with securing a Notary Bond for Notary Commission appointments and procure and manage public official bonds to protect assets.
Collaborate to support the selection of the most effective risk management technique to protect organizational assets against accidental loss.
Align continuing education efforts to reduce risk with the Senior Safety Administrator, and support Claims Administration with research and outreach on non-workers compensation incidents/injuries.
Manage emergency management plans with departments and external agencies to effectively respond to incidents and the Emergency Operations Center activation.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field and four years of experience.
Additional Information
SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT: A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant’s education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available.
The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant’s earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire.
The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.
All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.
HOW TO APPLY: Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at We only accept On-line applications.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY: The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans’ status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy.
St. Louis County
Division of Personnel, 7th FloorClayton, MO 63105
(314) 615-5429
Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966
An Equal Opportunity EmployerFax: (314) 615-7703
www.stlouiscountymo.gov
St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years. Other benefits include: paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance.
In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year.
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Please describe your specific experience working with insurance claims including your role and the types of claims.
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Discuss any experience you may have in with procuring insurance and administering contracts.
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