Risk Management Coordinator

Salary: $43,317.00 - $71,173.00 Annually
Location : Landover Hills, MD
Job Type: Probationary FT
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 08835
Department: Fire-EMS Department
Division: FD- Risk Management
Opening Date: 10/29/2024
Closing Date: 11/12/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Nature and Variety of Work
Come join our team!
Prince George's County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.
We are Prince George's Proud!
The Prince George's County Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department is currently seeking qualified, experienced, and motivated applicants to fill a Risk Management Coordinator position, grade H18, within its Health and Wellness Division.
About the Position:
This is an entry-level professional and administrative position providing important assistance to relieve the Manager of administrative detail. Routine and complex duties and responsibilities are performed to provide highly skilled assistance to the Health & Wellness Office. The incumbent is considered an "Essential" employee and may be required to report for work during natural/manmade disasters and during special operations as assigned. "Essential" employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.
About the Agency: The mission of the Prince George's County Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department is to serve our communities with excellence by providing the highest quality of risk reduction, fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical, and all-hazards response services to enhance the quality of life in Prince George's County.
Examples of Work

• Performs a full range of professional administrative responsibilities and tasks for the Health & Wellness Office that contribute to the operating effectiveness of the Department.
• Provides exceptional internal and external customer service related to functions managed in the Health & Wellness Office (HWO).
• Coordinates internal communication process to ensure that staff is aware of departmental policies and procedures and general information changes.
• Provides a full range of professional administrative support to the Health and Wellness Manager.
• Researches and analyzes information to make recommendations regarding office procedures and processes.
• Monitors the drug test notification program to ensure proper notification of results are provided timely and accordingly.
• Consults with employees, personnel officials, Managers, Office of Human Resources Management, and Office of Law regarding personnel actions and procedures.
• Serves as a case manager for all personnel on light duty, disability leave, and FMLA.
• Monitors driving records for all career, civilian, and volunteer members who are authorized to drive vehicles under the authority of Prince George's County Government.
• Administers all Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) Red Flag Program procedures for the Fire/EMS Department.
• Coordinates data processing, statistical reports, monthly, quarterly, and annually.

Qualifications
Graduation from college with major course work in Liberal Arts, one of the Social Sciences, or Public or Business Administration.
An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION .
Preferred Qualifications
Experience performing duties in the following areas:

• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Injuries on the Job and/or Worker's Compensation
• Use of Time and Attendance Software

Additional Information
Job Location : Fire Service Building - 6820 Webster Street, Landover Hills, Maryland
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Upon selection, the candidate must:

• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
  
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.
• May be required to successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.
• Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Eligibility to Work : Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS : If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
General Plan Information:
The Prince George's County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.
A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.
Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.
The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).
New employees must enroll in the County's health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.
The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.
After enrolling in the County's benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).
Employee Benefits
Prince George's County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week)
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Dependent Care Assistance Program
  • Health Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)

13 Paid Holidays

Retirement Benefits

• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  • Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
• Supplemental Pension Plan
  • Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
• 457(b)
• 403(b)

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary Benefits

• Critical Illness
• Whole Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Legal Services

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01
I acknowledge and understand that the responses to the supplemental questions must reflect the information provided under the "Work Experience" section of the application. My responses will be used to determine whether or not I possess the minimum qualifications required for the position.

• Yes
• No

02
Are you willing and able to participate as an essential employee? Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

• Yes
• No

03
Which best describes your highest level of education completed?

• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• Some college, but no degree completed
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or JD
• Doctorate/PHD

04
Do you possess a bachelor's degree with major coursework in liberal arts, one of the social sciences, or business/public administration?

• YES
• NO

05
How many years of experience do you have related to the work listed under Examples of Work?

• 0-1 year
• 1-2 years
• 2-3 years
• 3-4 years
• 4-5 years
• 5 or more years

06
Do you have experience performing duties related to the Family Medical Leave Act?

• Yes
• No

07
Do you have experience performing duties related to injuries on the job and/or worker's compensation?

• Yes
• No

08
Do you have experience performing duties related to the use of time and attendance software?

• Yes
• No

Required Question