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Project Manager - Risk Management

Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
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This is the second of two levels in the Contract and Project Management series. 
 
Incumbents coordinate large and/or complex projects.  Responsibilities may include preparing project plans; identifying organizational needs and resources; modifying project plans as needed; coordinating the activities of external contractors, vendors, and staff; inspecting work in progress; and creating and maintaining project files.

Examples of Duties:

(The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.  Other duties may be assigned.)

  • Manages staff to include prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
  • Manages plan/project design, which includes managing the approval process for project plans; serving as a central point of communication to respond to questions; coordinating project schedules; and/or performing other related activities.
  • Prepares estimated budgets for projects; revises and approves project budget changes as necessary.
  • Identifies area for project improvement through observation and inspection; responds to inquiries and concerns from project and Parish parties.
  • Monitors contract compliance and contract staff.
  • Manages, prepares, updates, monitors, and analyzes a variety of project documents including budget and financial documents, contracts, project files, bids, and/or related documents.
  • Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES

  • Claims Oversight
  • Vendor & TPA Liaison
  • Data Analysis & Reporting
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Process Development
  • Budget Development
  • Financial/Reconciliation
  • Audit & Responses
  • Other Duties


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Exercise supervision over staff as assigned.  Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the Parish's policies and procedures and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; reviewing work and advising subordinates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree and four years project management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Valid Driver's License as per State law or requirement.
Adjuster's license for all lines of coverage (workers compensation, auto, and property and casualty) preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE

  • Managerial principles and practices;
  • Project management principles;
  • Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, standards, ordinances, and codes;
  • Financial management principles;
  • Budgeting principles;
  • Contract management principles;
  • Recordkeeping principles;
  • Computers and related software applications.


SKILLS

  • Prioritizing and assigning work;
  • Monitoring and evaluating employees;
  • Managing complex projects;
  • Preparing operational reports;
  • Interpreting and applying rules and regulations;
  • Planning and organizing tasks;
  • Monitoring the work of consultants and contractors;
  • Managing contracts;
  • Using a computer and related software applications;
  • Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
  • Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.  If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.


WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.


NOTE
The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.