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Marion County Class Specification BulletinPage of >>> 5.Negotiates contracts with third party agencies to provide and employee assistance program, a flexible benefits plan, COBRA and retiree program administration, health savings accounts, and retirement savings plans including 401(k) and deferred compensation. 6.Works directly with carrier representative to resolve major issues regarding benefit programs. 7.Develops communication tools to enhance understanding of the county's benefit package. 8.Responsible for the development of countywide policies, procedures and programs as they relate to benefits and wellness programs, and interprets these policies to elected officials, department heads, employees and the community; assesses the priority and impact of proposed policies; assists in the development of policies, procedures, and programs related to risk management. 9.Ensures benefit, risk, and wellness programs comply with county, state, and federal statutes, rules and regulations, including OSHA, workers' compensation, and the Oregon Tort Claims Act. Designated ADA compliance contact for clients and consumers of county services. 10.Reviews and analyzes data to identify countywide and department trends. Prepares detailed data analysis, reports, and recommendations. Works with the Business Services Director to provide guidance to department heads and elected officials on the integration of risk management practices into county operations. 11.Directs work of internal and external claim adjusters; reports losses to carriers and provides carriers with information on the current status of losses, authorizes related expenditures. 12.Collaborates with Human Resources Manager on employee benefits, employment practices, liability and loss prevention related to human capital. 13.Assists in determining and implementing risk retention and risk transfer strategies; and prepares the allocation and reserve recommendations for the liability and workers' compensation self- insurance fund. 14.Assists in the Business Services Department budget preparation and implementation; administers and monitors the risk, benefit, and wellness programs. 15.Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING 1.Bachelor's Degree from a college or university with major course work in public or business administration, social sciences, or a related field; AND 2.Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in employee benefits, or a closely related field (Two (2) years of which were in a supervisory capacity.); OR 3.Any satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training or experience relevant to the position. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Must possess or obtain, within 30 days of hire, a valid Oregon driver's license. Must possess, at > time of hire, and maintain an acceptable driver's record. Must pass a criminal history background investigation; however, conviction of a crime may not > necessarily disqualify an individual for this classification. PREFERENCES Candidates possessing a Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) designation, an Associate > in Risk Management (ARM) or a Certificate in Risk Management (CRM). KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Thorough knowledge of: pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements both adopted and pending affecting employee benefit programs, including ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, SECTION 125, Workers Compensation, Medicare, COBRA, and Social Security and DOL requirements; https://agency.governmentjobs.com/marion/default.cfm?action=specbulletin&ClassSpecID=...8/3/2020