Senior Risk Control Specialist - Lower Hudson River Valley

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Brown & Brown is seeking a Senior Risk Control Specialist - Lower Hudson River Valley for our team in Garden City, New York.

Wright Public Entity is looking for a Senior Risk Control Specialist (SRCS) to fill an open position servicing members of our Public Schools Insurance Program. The SRCS position is a tele-commuting field position with Wright Public Entity within the Risk Management Department, specifically assigned to the New York Schools Insurance Reciprocal (NYSIR) program. Wright Public Entity is the managing general underwriter of the NYSIR program which insures public K-12 school districts in New York State.

The SRCS will have risk management and risk control responsibility for specific Subscriber  school districts and BOCES.  Responsibilities include performing inspections, risk assessments and evaluations; attending safety committees; arranging regional seminars and conducting member training.  Overnight travel is required. 

The primary responsibility for this position is to provide consultation, inspections and training with member school districts and BOCES.  Risk Management activities include, but are not limited to, the following:

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Risk Management Consultations

• Conducting surveys of client operations to evaluate risks (property, general liability and auto) and the control measures in place.

• Employment practices policies and procedures review.

• In-district training for employees.

• Conducting Regional Seminars.

• Participating in Subscriber Meetings.

• Attend and present at Association Meetings.

• Writing related articles for Risk Management Bulletins and Association Publications.

• Participate in Webinars for Subscriber districts and BOCES.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Education:  AA/BA/BS degree. Occupational/industrial safety, engineering, fire science or safety related degree preferred.

• License/Certification/Designation: Attainment of Associate in Risk Management, (ARM); Associate in Risk Management for Public Entities, (ARM-P): Associate Safety Professional (ASP; or Certified Safety Professional, (CSP) desired. Additionally, the certification as a CPSI, (Certified Playground Safety Inspector) is preferred.

• Experience: Qualified candidates will have at least 8 years of public sector safety or commercial risk control, safety, or fire protection experience.

• Knowledge:  Risk control policies, practices and procedures. Understand loss exposures, general safety, fire and life safety in an educational environment is preferred. Current knowledge of regulatory standards (OSHA, EPA, DOT) and both state and national codes (NFPA, NYS Building and Fire Code) and other standards and guidelines developed by Federal and/or State agencies is a plus.

• Skills/Competencies:  Strong organizational, time and technical skills are required to perform these tasks for a variety of Subscribers in a geographic region.  Strong relationship, marketing and consulting skills required to interact with member employees; certified representatives; insurance company personnel; school district attorneys and Wright Public Entity teammates.     Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to operate a personal computer and other business equipment, prioritize work, and meet deadlines are all essential elements of the job.

What We Offer:

• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

• Competitive pay based on experience

• Ability to work hybrid

• Discretionary Time Off (DTO)

• Generous benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), and many additional benefits

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Salary Range: $95,000 - $110,000 depending on experience

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in the diversity of our team and seek diversity in our applicants.