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7.1.C. - Page 14 <br /> CITY OF REDWOOD CITY <br /> PRINCIPAL ANALYST — WORKERS' COMPENSATION <br /> DEFINITION <br /> Under general direction, manages the City's Workers Compensation and safety programs <br /> supporting an effective and engaged workforce and sustainable service delivery. <br /> Provides professional assistance to the Human Resources Manager, and serves as a <br /> strategic partner of the Human Resources leadership team. <br /> DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS <br /> The Principal Analyst — Workers' Compensation is a supervisory, confidential <br /> classification. Incumbents are expected to work independently coordinating the full scope <br /> of the Worker's Compensation and Safety programs. This classification is distinguished <br /> from the Senior Human Resources Analyst in its requirement of specialized knowledge <br /> and experience in Worker's Compensation, occupational safety, and risk management. <br /> It is further distinguished from the Human Resources Manager in that the latter has overall <br /> responsibility for the management of the Human Resources Division. <br /> SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED <br /> Receives general direction from the Human Resources Manager. Responsibilities may <br /> include direct supervision of professional, paraprofessional and /or administrative support <br /> staff. <br /> EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES — Duties may include, but are <br /> not limited to, the following: <br /> 1. Administers and coordinates the City's Workers' Compensation program; identifies <br /> and implements opportunities for minimizing costs and improving service delivery <br /> in collaboration with the City's Third Party Administrator and department <br /> management. <br /> 2. Plans, develops, and implements the City's return -to -work program; works <br /> collaboratively with department management to develop and implement <br /> appropriate solutions to maximize employee recovery and minimize loss of <br /> productive time. <br /> 3. Participates in the development and administration of the Workers' Compensation <br /> program budget; forecasts additional funding and reserve levels needed; monitors <br /> and approves expenditures and recommends adjustments as needed. <br /> 4. In conjunction with the Workers' Compensation Third Party Administrator, verifies, <br /> reviews, rejects, negotiates and settles claims against the City within established <br /> guidelines and recommends the settlement of larger claims. <br /> ATTY /RESO.3001 /CC RESO TO ESTABLISH NEW CLASSIFICATIONS <br /> REV: 07 -16 -14 PT <br /> Page 11 of 22 <br />