Risk Manager

Under general supervision, the Risk Manager identifies areas of exposure to loss or injury which results from the activities of City government; plans, promotes and coordinates the activities of a comprehensive City insurance, safety, and risk program analysis, develops and recommends programs to protect the City against catastrophe loss; and minimizes potential risks; and performs related duties as required. 

Supervision Received and Exercised: The Risk Manager provides professional support to the Director of Human Resources/Risk Management and provides direct supervision over the office as directed.  

Position Snapshot: The Human Resources Department provides services for over 1,000 full-time and part-time staff.  This position reports directly to the Director of Human Resources. We are seeking for a seasoned manager who currently is responsible for management, supervision, and coordination of the risk management program that include insurance, liability, safety, workers’ compensation, mediation, training, and other related programs with other departments, outside agencies, and the general public. The incumbent performs negotiations and represents the interest of the City through counsel in informal settings, before mediators, or before the State or Federal courts.

A combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  The incumbent must have knowledge of:

• Applicable city, county, state and Federal statutes, rules, ordinances, codes and regulations governing municipal law, risk management and loss control principles and of file and records management.
• Skilled in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands, working within conflicting and multiple deadlines to complete projects and assignments, assessing, analyzing, identifying and recommending solutions to problems, oral and written communication using standardized English, and in establishing and maintaining positive and productive working relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Ability to complete essential duties with little to no supervision.  
• Proficient in the use of a personal computer, electronic devices and other industry related software to perform essential job duties.
• Principles and practices of public personnel administration.
• Statistical concepts and methods.
• Principles and practices of budget administration.
• Effective supervisory and personnel management practices and procedures.
• Effective customer service techniques and principles.

Experience and Education: Certified as a Risk Manager and possesses a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business administration or closely related field, AND five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in a professional capacity in the field of risk management. Demonstrated work experience in public sector, knowledge of California laws, and designation as an Associate in Risk Management (ARM) are desirable.   

Licenses/Certifications:  Possession of, and continuously throughout employment, a valid CA Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent.  The incumbent is a Certified Risk Manager (CRM).