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**RISK MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST IV / CLASS CODE 2743 / SALARY GROUP B22 / SALARY RANGE $54,614-$88,703)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Risk Management Specialist for the Texas Racing Commission performs highly complex (senior-level) risk management work. Work involves overseeing the development and evaluation of agency risk management of a complex pari-mutual wagering program and directing risk management reviews of facilities and practices. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED**

• Implements risk management and loss control programs and guidelines.
• Prepares technical and comprehensive reports, plans, and procedures for developing risk management programs, reviews, and inspections.
• Conducts presentations on risk management programs.
• Coordinates risk management programs to ensure that the development and implementation of programs are consistent with objectives and goals.
• Conduct and/or coordinate on-site inspections of properties and facilities to identify hazards and risk exposures.
• Establishes procedures for the submission of accident reports, handling of claims, and coordination of required information.
• Conduct loss avoidance, prevention, reduction, retention, transfer, and control assessments for risk management programs.
• Evaluates risk management program effectiveness.
• Reviews files, reports, and programs for compliance with applicable state and federal laws related to risk management and loss control programs.
• Identifies and analyzes losses, liabilities, or risks to avoid or limit exposures.
• Determines methods for handling losses, liabilities, and risk exposures.
• May plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Experience in the planning and directing of risk management, pari-mutual wagering, insurance, and workers' compensation and safety programs, is preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business management, public administration, risk management, insurance, occupational safety, or a related field is generally preferred.
• Experience and education may be substituted for one another.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of risk management, insurance, and safety programs; and of risk management concepts, methods, and techniques.

Skill in the use of a computer and applicable software.

Ability to oversee, develop, and evaluate risk management and safety programs; to assess the impact and effectiveness of plans and programs; to analyze risk management and loss control material; to evaluate agency policies and programs for compliance with applicable state and federal laws, standards, rules, and professional risk management guidelines; to communicate effectively; and to supervise the work of others.

Excellent English verbal and written communication skills. Fluency in Spanish is beneficial, but not required.

Availability to travel to meetings at state office buildings, racetracks, and out-of-town conferences.

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