Risk Mitigation Director

Description

Risk Mitigation Director (EMS03)Location: Tumwater, WAOffice of the Chief of Staff
COVID 19 Vaccination RequirementPursuant to Emergency Proclamation 21-14, all Washington State executive branch employees, on-site contractors, and volunteers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 18th, 2021. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 Vaccination as part of the hire process for all positions within our agency. If you have questions about this requirement, please contact the recruiter listed in the supplemental information section at the end of the job announcement.
Are you looking to continue a career in public service? Do you have a passion for critical thinking and working together for safer communities? If the answer is an overwhelming yes, the Risk Mitigation Director (RMD) may be the next opportunity to further advance your career.
The Washington State Department of Corrections is seeking a qualified and forward-facing team member who can review the Department’s current risk register and offer ideas to reduce current and potential risk. As the RMD, you would be the point of contact for the internal auditor, attorney general lawyers, litigation/safety, occupational nurses, and other critical stakeholders on a weekly basis. You would be the subject matter expert regarding the Department’s policies and have a vital role of reviewing from a risk perspective and providing critical feedback.
Something you may enjoy is the travel and the interactions involved with the process. This position allows for a great deal of visiting prisons, work releases and conducting ride alongs with Community Corrections Officers, assessing risk and suggesting changes. We are seeking a team member who would be a change maker in ensuring key risk concerns are brought forward to the Chief of Staff, Deputy Secretary and Secretary of the DOC.
If this sounds like an opportunity worth exploring, please review, decide, and apply!
A completed application packet will include:

• A detailed resume
• A cover letter regarding your interest for this position with our agency
• Three professional references

Duties

We are looking for teammates who share our vision of public service, committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence, while promoting innovation, engagement, and safety, leading to better outcomes for our incarcerated population, our agency, and our community.
As a Risk Mitigation Director (RMD), some things you may enjoy performing could include:

• Work collaboratively with the Litigation Administrator, PREA Coordinator, Audit Director, Health Services Quality Care Management Medical Director, and Office of the Correctional Ombud’s Liaison to understand the Departments current litigation/investigations and review for corrective action plans to mitigate or correct the noted risk.
• Manage and collaborate with the Executive Strategy Team (EST) to implement procedures or processes that would help reduce the risks in the future and consult on programs and policies.
• Report to the EST on the corrective action plans, and progress monthly.
• Advise on safety and risk mitigation requirements and resources, and on strategies to avoid loss and protect employees from injuries and accidents.
• Plan, lead, organize, and coordinate agency-wide risk management activities.
• Assume the role of the Department’s spokesperson at Statewide Risk Management, and the Governor's office regarding the Department's results and status of EO 16-06.

Qualifications

What we need (Required Qualifications):

• The Juris Doctor degree (J.D.), Doctor of Jurisprudence degree (D.Jur. or DJur), law degree from an accredited institution whose accreditations is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or foreign equivalent.

AND

• A minimum of five (5) years direct relevant experience, including administering risk management, risk analysis, or similar programs.

AND

• Professional experience as a Risk Manager or similar position for a large organization with responsibilities for enterprise risk management, identification of risks and risk trends, development of loss prevention strategies, providing advice and developing strategy on managing tort liability and lawsuits. Experience gained in a public agency environment is preferred.

Please note: Experience as described above may substitute year for year for the educational requirement.AND

• Knowledge of principles, practices and methods of risk management and asset protection.
• Knowledge of the methods of research and analysis of risk management.
• Ability to recognize, detect and resolve complex risk management issues.
• Ability to understand, interpret and apply specific risk management policies and procedures, as well as applicable federal and state regulations, insurance, loss protection and control methods, statistical analysis, and record keeping principles and practices.
• Ability to create and maintain good working relationships through excellent communication and team building skills; including the ability to engage successfully with both internal and external contacts and the public.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; ability to gather, organize, analyze and present data to appropriate sources.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to prepare and deliver clear and concise reports.
• A professional level of expertise in multiple areas and demonstrated use of high-level discretion and judgment in execution of duties.
• Highly confidential and able to handle difficult situations with diplomacy and tact. Ability to manage and maintain simultaneous, transitional, and emerging priorities.

Supplemental Information

Vision: Working together for safer communities. Mission: Improving public safety by positively changing lives. Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.
DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.
COVID 19 Vaccination RequirementPursuant to Emergency Proclamation 21-14, all Washington State executive branch employees, on-site contractors, and volunteers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 18th, 2021. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 Vaccination as part of the hire process for all positions within our agency. If you have questions about this requirement, please contact the recruiter listed in the supplemental information section at the end of the job announcement.
Telework Details
This position may be allocated for telework. Work may be performed from your home or another offsite location within the state of Washington using a reliable internet or cellular hotspot service at that time. Employees are expected to perform assigned duties in a safe manner, to take proper care all state-issued equipment, and maintain confidentiality of all information in possession while working offsite. Employees will be required to commute to a Department of Corrections facility or field office as business requires, to potentially include components of the onboarding process. Some offices will have a “drop in” area available, however, a dedicated workspace within a DOC facility will not be provided.
What We Offer:As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:

• Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
• Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 11 paid holidays a year (12 in 2022 for Juneteenth)
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email mackenzie.conley@doc1.wa.gov or call us at 509-630-9160. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.