Job Opportunity

Risk Manager
El Dorado County

Date Posted:

March 5, 2025

Salary:

$121,555.20 – $147,763.20 Annually

Description:

The Department of Human Resources, Risk Management Division, provides County-wide staff support to anticipate and respond to risk and financial demands of the County in a changing environment. Our Risk team manages risks and insurance to produce financial stability; prevents accidents and manages injuries through effective loss control and claims management programs; and empowers individuals, managers, and employees to recognize and manage risks while ensuring compliance with the Personnel Rules as well as federal and state laws.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional with expertise in risk management, including loss control, safety, workers’ compensation, and liability programs. They possess a strong background in insurance indemnity, contract compliance, and have proven experience managing complex insurance policies, negotiating contracts, and ensuring legal and regulatory compliance. With a high level of initiative, discretion, and independence, this individual can lead a skilled team and advise executive leadership on risk management issues. Their ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders will be essential in maintaining an efficient and proactive risk management division. This leader will have a proven track record of implementing best practices and staying ahead of industry trends to ensure the County’s programs operate at the highest standards of compliance, safety, and financial efficiency.

This position will have the opportunity to:

  • Plan, organize, coordinate, and supervise a comprehensive risk management and loss control program, including but not limited to workers’ compensation, as well as insurance, liability, and industrial safety programs.
  • Manages and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned functions and programs;
  • Assist in managing and participates in the planning, development, and administration of the department’s annual budget; directs the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; directs the monitoring of and approves expenditures; directs and implements adjustments as necessary.

Please read the full job description for Risk Manager here.

Qualifications:

Any combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in public or business administration, accounting, or a closely related field; AND five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in risk analysis, safety operations, claims adjustment, liability or workers’ compensation, including two (2) years of supervisory experience.

Click here to view the Risk Manager minimum qualifications, as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.

How to Apply:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/edcgov/jobs/4851353

FIling deadline:

3/17/2025

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