Deputy Chief Financial Officer

Company: Galveston County Health District
Location: Galveston
Posted on: September 12, 2020

Job Description:

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Location County Courthouse, 722 Moody Avenue, Galveston, TX

Description This position will act on behalf of the Chief Financial Officer when required in general oversight of the Department of Professional Services. In addition, the position is responsible for directing the operation of Contract Services and Indigent Care Services. The position will oversee the County’s general insurance and risk management portfolio.

Job Responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

Monitors the County’s budget, including reviewing progress reports and projections, developing financial strategies and recommending mid-year modifications to the Chief Financial Officer.

Reviews cash flow reports to ensure that adequate funds are available to meet County expenditure requirements.

Reviews budget progress, investment conditions, health and insurance plan conditions and other related topics.

Provides advice regarding County policies and procedures, fiscal operations, legislation and other key issues impacting the County.

Develops, monitors, and administers various County contracts and insurance programs.

Develops and administers department policies, procedures, goals, objectives and priorities.

Develops, monitors, and administers the department budget; approves department payroll, leave, and purchases.

Manages bonds for Public Officials-Elected and appointed, as well as some departmental bonds/policies.

Makes purchasing recommendations and manages various liability, property, and specialty insurance policies. Coordinates annual facility inspections with the Facilities Department for all insured buildings.

Follows up communications with Insurance agency and/or providers.

Manages insurance claims from the County. Includes going out with inspectors, managing paperwork, and follow-up with adjusters and other related parties involved.

Maintains list of insured buildings and the supporting documentation such as WPI 8 and elevation certificates, ensuring that new buildings have complete documentation and are added to insurance policies as needed.

Maintains Insurance coverage through a bid process with renewal annually. RFP process required every 3 years, optional on a year by year basis.

Manages / Monitors self-insurance fund.

Ensures that the County is receiving appropriate risk protection and analyzes all County exposures to determine appropriate risk transfers or risk financing measures.

Coordinates with Fleet Management staff to research and provide a variety of statistical and administrative reports showing safety performance and accident trends. This includes the analysis of accident reports to determine the nature, extent, cause and circumstances surrounding the accident.

Works with the grants management staff to provide historical and current records of insurance coverage in compliance with FEMA and other requirements.

Coordinates building coverage with FEMA requirements.

Creates database and maintains copies of the files/records on all properties including property description, structures, insurances, tenant information and agreements, inspection reports, repair reports etc.

Works with Legal and Fleet department staff to pay invoices on County vehicles that are damaged.

Manages the financial aspects of the County’s property leases.

Selects, hires, trains, disciplines and terminates employees.

Serves as primary liaison between the Contract Services Department and the general public and various community groups, organizations, and agencies.

Attends and makes presentations to Commissioner’s Court and other groups and organizations.

Represents the interests of Galveston County on various boards and commissions.

Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

A Bachelor’s degree and at least four years of pertinent job experience are required. Master’s in Public Administration, MBA or Juris Doctorate degree preferred. Qualified applicant should have at least two years of contracts and risk portfolio oversight experience.

At least three years of experience working with budgeting or administration of federal/state programs are required, with local government experience creditable, including at least one year of management and administrative responsibility.

At least one year of experience in risk management either for a self-insured unit of government or for a private entity is preferred.

Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of contracts along with modern risk and safety management; principles, practices and techniques of public risk management and safety; and the public entity insurance market is preferred.

The following attributes are essential for a selected candidate:

Demonstrable skill in public relations and making public presentations.

Demonstrable ability to prepare, negotiate and administer the terms and conditions of contractual agreements and risk insurance policies.

Proficiency in use of the Microsoft Office software suite.

Exceptional written and oral communication skills and customer service skills.

Must pass a Criminal Background check.

Must pass a driver’s license background check.

Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License within a short period after the start of employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The County of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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