Description

　　Closing Date to Apply: February 6, 2024

　　Salary: $74,297.60 - $164,112.00

　　Typically, selected candidates are hired at a salary rate between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

　　Benefits: This link below will provide you with Grant PUD’s benefit that may be available if hired, different employee types are eligible for different benefits.

　　Grant PUD — Unified Insurance Program (uip-wa.org)

　　Grant County PUD will be administering a background check as part of the hiring process, if selected for this position.

　　Position Summary

　　The Risk Analyst is accountable for administration of the Utilities’ Enterprise Risk program, including assigned duties in wholesale market and credit risk, retail credit risk, insurance claims and policy management. Analyst will support ad-hoc analysis of other Utility activities as assigned and lead development, implementation, and application of assigned parts of the Utilities’ Enterprise Risk platform and processes.

　　Job Responsibilities

　　Essential Functions: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

　　Leads projects associated with the buildout and application of the Utilities’ Enterprise Risk Platform, as well as process improvements to risk functions to improve efficiency and foster review, analysis, and lessons learned from Utility data.

　　Coordinate wholesale commodity deal review, wholesale position and credit reporting using approved Utility models and the OATI system, credit support for wholesale and large retail accounts with associated systems including MSGP.

　　Maintain, support, and facilitate evolution and improvement of the policies and processes by which Grant PUD operates and supports the market and credit risk management of its position in retail and wholesale energy markets through assigned projects and observation, reporting, and fostering solutions to noted areas of concern.

　　Other Enterprise Risk responsibilities:

　　Assists Risk Manager with data requests, analysis, and preparation of risk management presentations, gathers and circulates required background material.

　　Reviews various Utility policies for effectiveness.

　　Claims administration, including:

　　Claims investigation and processing within the Utilities’ self-insured retentions, reporting larger claims to insurers and providing coordination of claim details between adjustor, broker, and Grant PUD staff, referral as necessary to legal counsel.

　　Monitor the Utilities’ Self-Insurance Reserve fund.

　　Working with local authorities, investigate and invoice third parties for damage to Utilities’ property incidents, monitor for collections.

　　Provide quarterly reports on claims activities to Commission, facilitate financial recording of insurance activity with Accounting.

　　Provide input and risk assessment on contract insurance language and Certificates of Insurance.

　　Coordinate with broker, auditor, and legal counsel as necessary on contract issues.

　　Administration of enterprise-wide insurance programs manages relationships and requirements with Grant PUD’s insurance brokers. Assist in Utilities’ process for property, casualty, and surety policy selections, premium and/or renewal negotiations, and policy review with broker representatives and underwriters. Acts as a liaison with insurance vendors and consultants; completes insurance applications and responds to surveys.

　　Review and update Insurance and Claims policies and procedures, as necessary.

　　Other duties as assigned.

　　Demonstrates commitment to Grant PUD’s mission, vision, values, strategic plan, and the Code of Excellence. The incumbent should be familiar with these organizational priorities and behave in a way that aligns with these expectations.

　　Understands and adheres to compliance requirements for this position that may include laws, regulations, security guidelines, Grant PUD policies and procedures.

　　Actively participates in all aspects of our safety program, including but not limited to: following all safety policies and procedures.

　　alerting supervisors and coworkers to unsafe or hazardous working conditions.

　　reporting any safety incidents or close calls within 24 hours to supervisor.

　　accepting feedback from supervisors and coworkers regarding your personal safety performance.

　　Education and Experience

　　Required

　　Minimum of 1 year of experience required within a risk management department, insurance company, insurance brokerage or related finance area of experience.

　　In lieu of the specific risk and insurance experience, other business-related experiences demonstrating an aptitude to learn and perform the required duties and responsibilities may be considered.

　　Preferred

　　Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent experience.

　　Three (3) years related experience.

　　License and Certification

　　Required

　　A valid State driver's license with no restrictions.Preferred

　　Washington State Insurance training/professional certification.Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

　　Knowledge of insurance practices followed by utilities; commercial insurance policies; contractual/legal experience desirable; mediating and resolving complex problems and issues, negotiations, and dispute resolution; effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

　　Skills in abilities to advance an issue or problem from identification through resolution; strong project management: excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with a diverse audience; demonstrating effective and accurate communication skills and information management in both written and verbal forms, interactions with Management, other employees, vendors, and/or customers; development and maintenance of spreadsheet models; demonstrating problem solving and analytical skills; versions of MS Office products; managing detailed, multifaceted tasks; working with confidential information, materials, and files in an appropriate, professional and discrete manner; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all clients internally and externally; working independently with a high degree of initiative, organizing priorities, dealing with interruptions; performing well in a team environment, under tight deadlines; sound judgment in making decisions and evaluating claims.

　　Physical Requirements

　　Position may be eligible for hybrid work arrangement: ☒Yes ☐No

　　Will perform work at various utility sites and remotely, with at least one day per week at Ephrata Headquarters.

　　Duties are customarily performed in an office environment.

　　Callouts for incident investigation may require after-hours trips inside the county.

　　Typical shift of employees in this position: ☒8 hours ☐9 hours ☐10 hours ☐12 hours

　　*For a full list of requirements, the applicant/incumbent should refer to the Physical Capacity Evaluation (PCE).

　　The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas.