Risk Management Specialist

Salary: $26.42 - $33.84 Hourly
Location : Lincoln, NE
Job Type: Full time/probationary or status
Job Number: 202600425C
Department: Risk Management
Opening Date: 08/10/2026
Closing Date: 8/24/2026 11:59 PM Central


Job Posting Information
The Risk Management Specialist performs technical work investigating and managing workers' compensation and liability claims for Lancaster County. This role is responsible for claim handling from intake through resolution while supporting the County's insurance and risk management programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate accidents, claims, and losses.
• Set up and manage claim files; maintain data in claims systems.
• Review medical reports, coordinate with providers, and calculate/issue benefits.
• Support administration of insurance programs (workers' comp, liability, property, auto).
• Partner with the County Attorney's Office on claims and litigation support.
• Handle subrogation and recovery of funds owed to the County.

Desirable Knowledge, Abilities & Skills/Desirable Training & Experience

• Knowledge of workers' compensation, liability, and auto claims.
• Understanding of insurance principles.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with internal and external partners.

Why Join Us

• Meaningful public service supporting your local community
• Competitive benefits and retirement plans
• Stable, collaborative work environment
• Opportunities to grow within county government

Minimum Qualifications/Necessary Special Requirements

Graduation from a high school or equivalent with college level coursework in insurance, business administration or related field with some experience administering and/or adjusting workers' compensation, property, or liability claims, or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills.
We value each Lancaster County employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees' professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position:

• Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance.

• We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 10 days of vacation leave and 13 days of sick leave that begin accruing upon hire; plus 11 paid holidays and up to 16 hours of non-cumulative personal holidays per year.

• All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait!

• 30 days of Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Assistance Programs offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching.

• Up to 3 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave

• $30,000 of Life Insurance

• 401(a) Retirement Plan . When you make an 8% contribution, the County will match your contribution 100%.

• Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses after you leave County employment.

• Optional benefits include:
  • Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Allstate Voluntary Plans
  • Supplemental Term Life
  • Deferred Compensation Plans