Risk & Safety Specialist

E-470 Public Highway Authority

$90K — $110K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience in administrative support roles related to risk management or insurance administration
  • Excellent organizational and analytical skills with strong attention to detail
  • Proficiency in Smartsheet and SharePoint
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to interact effectively across departments
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise independent judgment
  • Valid Colorado driver's license and ability to operate Authority vehicles.

Responsibilities

  • Manage all insurance claims, including property, auto, liability, and workers' compensation
  • Provide administrative support for insurance claims processes
  • Coordinate documentation and communications with insurance carriers and TPAs
  • Maintain organized insurance and claims files in SharePoint
  • Track claim status updates and deadlines
  • Prepare claims activity summaries and administrative reports for leadership
  • Support the administration of the Certificate of Insurance program.

Benefits

  • Three medical plan options, with two plans offered at no cost to employees
  • 100% employer coverage for dental and vision insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance fully funded by the Authority
  • Employer contributions of 16.2% of salary towards retirement plans
  • Tuition reimbursement for approved education courses and paid professional development opportunities
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) that increases with years of service and includes personal and sick leave
  • Reimbursement for commuting tolls.
Full Job Description
Salary: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 Annually
Location : Aurora, CO
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Executive
Division: HR & Risk
Opening Date: 09/03/2026
Closing Date: 9/18/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt

Description
The Risk & Safety Specialist provides administrative documentation, and project coordination support to E470's Risk Management & Safety functions. This position supports the execution of essential administrative workflows related to insurance claims documentation, certificate of insurance compliance, CORA request coordination, committee project tracking, and records management.
This position is ideal for a highly organized professional who thrives in an administrative role that requires strong tracking, follow-through, documentation control, and cross-departmental coordination. This role serves as the administrative backbone of risk and compliance operations by maintaining systems, tracking status updates, and preparing routine reports.

Responsibilities

  • Manage all insurance claims, including property, auto, liability, workers' compensation, and third-party subrogation recovery.
  • Provide administrative support for insurance claims processes including property, auto, liability, workers' compensation, and third-party recovery.
  • Coordinate documentation and communications with insurance carriers, brokers, and third-party administrators (TPAs) to support timely reporting and resolution.
  • Maintain organized, confidential insurance and claims files in SharePoint and designated systems in accordance with record retention requirements.
  • Track claim status updates, deadlines, and documentation to support follow-up and timely closure.
  • Prepare recurring claims activity summaries, status updates, and administrative reports for leadership.
  • Support insurance policy administration activities including document management, renewal preparation support, and coverage information collection.
  • Administer the Certificate of Insurance (COI) program, including collection, verification, tracking, and renewal monitoring for all vendors, contractors, and consultants.
  • Track vendor and contractor compliance using Smartsheet and maintain accurate COI expiration and renewal schedules.
  • Provide administrative coordination support to internal staff by responding to COI documentation requests and routing technical questions as needed.
  • Maintain and continuously improve COI tracking tools, workflows, and documentation processes to support consistency and compliance.
  • Support E470's administrative intake, tracking, and documentation processes for Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) requests.
  • Maintain detailed CORA logs, track timelines, and support timely document coordination across departments.
  • Organize records in SharePoint using established folder structures, version control, naming conventions, and secure document handling practices.
  • Maintain compliance-related records and documentation to support internal audits, reporting, and public accountability requirements.
  • Provide administrative and project coordination support to the Risk Enterprise Committee, including meeting logistics, agenda preparation, and documentation management.
  • Maintain project tracking systems (Smartsheet required) to monitor committee initiatives, assigned tasks, timelines, and deliverables.
  • Support the Safety Committee and related training programs by coordinating meetings, agendas, minutes, attendance records, and documentation.
  • Track and reconcile departmental expenses for insurance, claims, training, and professional services.
  • Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate sound judgment in handling sensitive information.
  • Participate in special projects and initiatives that enhance organizational compliance and risk management practices.


Typical Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience in administrative support roles related to risk management, insurance administration, compliance coordination, contract administration, records management, or similar functions (public-sector experience preferred).
  • Excellent organizational and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in Smartsheet and SharePoint.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with insurance or compliance tracking software preferred.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively across departments and with external partners.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise independent judgment.
  • Valid Colorado driver's license and ability to operate Authority vehicles.

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in risk management, business administration, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


E-470 Public Highway Authority Summary of Benefits

E-470 Public Highway Authority provides a competitive, comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee health, financial stability, professional development, and overall well-being.

Health Insurance

Employees may choose from 3 medical plans. Two plans are completely free to employees, and the third is a low-cost high deductible option that includes significant employer funding into a Health Savings Account.

Free Medical Plan Options (Employee Pays $0)

These plans provide strong coverage with no monthly premium cost. The Authority pays 100% of the premiums for all coverage tiers. Though these plans are not HSA-eligible, employees may enroll in a Flexible Spending Account.

UnitedHealthcare Low Deductible Plan
Kaiser Permanente No Deductible Plan

Monthly Employee Cost
Employee Only:$0
Employee and Spouse:$0
Employee and Child:$0
Family:$0

Low-Cost High Deductible Plan with Employer-Funded HSA

This plan offers lower monthly employee costs and provides access to a Health Savings Account. The Authority pays 90% of the premium and contributes directly to the HSA each year.

UnitedHealthcare High Deductible Health Plan

Monthly Employee Cost
Employee Only:$56
Employee and Spouse:$118
Employee and Child:$93
Family:$160

Annual HSA Employer Contribution
Employee Only:$4,400
Employee and Spouse:$8,750
Employee and Child:$8,750
Family:$8,750

Dental Insurance

Dental coverage supports preventive and restorative care for employees and dependents. The Authority pays 100% of the premium.

Vision Insurance

Vision insurance includes routine eye exams, eyewear, and vision-related care for employees and dependents. The Authority pays 100% of the premium.

Life Insurance

Life insurance provides financial protection to an employee's beneficiaries. The Authority pays for coverage equal to 2 times the employee's annual salary. The employee can purchase additional coverage up to $500,000 dependent the Evidence of Insurability.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Disability insurance provides income protection if an employee is unable to work due to illness or injury. Both plans are fully funded by the Authority and provide 2/3 of the employee's salary during approved leave.

Employee Assistance Program

The Employee Assistance Program provides confidential support for counseling, personal matters, financial issues, and family challenges. The Authority pays 100% of the cost for employees and dependents.

Retirement Benefits

E-470 partners with the International City Management Association to offer strong retirement programs designed for long-term financial security. Employees are automatically enrolled into the Money Purchase Plan and the FICA Replacement Plan. The 457 Plan is optional.

Money Purchase Plan
Employer contributes 10% of salary.

FICA Replacement Plan
Employee contributes 6.2% of salary.
Employer contributes 6.2% of salary.

457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The Authority matches employee contributions up to $3,000 each year.

Total Employer Retirement Contribution
Employees receive a combined employer-funded retirement contribution equal to 16.2% of salary.

Tuition Reimbursement

The Authority supports continued education and skill advancement by offering tuition reimbursement for approved courses and programs. This benefit helps employees grow professionally while reducing out-of-pocket education costs.

Paid Professional Development

Employees have access to paid professional development opportunities, including workshops, conferences, training programs, and certifications. The Authority invests in ongoing growth to ensure employees have the knowledge and tools needed to advance in their careers.

Paid Time Off

The PTO program combines personal and sick leave into one monthly accrual. Accrual increases with years of service.

1 month through 4 years of service
Accrues 16 hours per month (4 hours sick and 12 hours personal). Maximum sick balance: 500 hours.

4 years and 1 month through 9 years of service
Accrues 18 hours per month (4 hours sick and 14 hours personal). Maximum sick balance: 500 hours.

9 or more years of service
Accrues 20 hours per month (4 hours sick and 16 hours personal). Maximum sick balance: 500 hours.

Paid Holidays

Employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Day
President's Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day After Thanksgiving
Christmas Day
1 Executive Director - designated floating holiday

Toll Reimbursement

The Authority reimburses all commuting and business-related tolls so employees do not incur any personal toll expenses related to their work.
01

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
  • High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
  • Associate degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree
  • Professional degree
  • Doctorate degree

02

Do you have at least 4+ years of experience in administrative support roles related to risk management, insurance administration, compliance coordination, contract administration, records management, or similar functions?
  • Yes
  • No

03

Do you have public-sector experience?
  • Yes
  • No

04

Do you currently live in the State of Colorado or are you able to relocate at your own expense?
  • Currently live in the State of Colorado
  • Able to relocate at my own expense
  • Do not currently live in Colorado and am unable to relocate.

Required Question

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