Date Posted:

March 26, 2025

Salary:

$146,348 – $177,881 Annually

Description:

This position is responsible for the direction and coordination of the County’s risk management programs and activities and involves planning, organizing and managing the administration of the County’s Risk Management Division, including: County-wide and department-specific Workers’ Compensation,  loss prevention, occupational health and safety, risk transfer, risk funding, professional services contracts, general liability, ergonomics, and County-wide insurance programs and portfolio.  The role performs professional-level risk identification and analysis, recommending and implementing appropriate risk control/financing processes and strategies, and monitoring results for effectiveness. The position is also responsible for ensuring a safe, secure and healthful work environment in compliance with State and Federal regulations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a manager who excels at program evaluation and change management.  The Risk Division was recently reorganized into the County’s Human Resources Department and both Risk’s team and HR leadership are excited to elevate the services of this important function for the County.  The Risk team currently consists of the Risk Manager, a Workers’ Compensation analyst, a safety officer, and an administrative technician. Plans are underway to develop a consolidated leave management program for both occupational and non-occupational leaves. 

Application materials will be accepted through Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 11:59 PM.  To be considered for this exceptional career opportunity, apply at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marincounty/jobs/4881856/risk-manager?page=4&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs to complete a short application.  Please also submit (upload) a cover letter, resume, and up to a 2-page response to the following questions: 

1. Summarize your risk management experience and ensure you specify which functional areas with which you have direct experience, e.g. employee/workers’ compensation, leaves, loss insurance, self-insurance, safety, litigation/claims management, etc.  Include in your response the type and size of organization where you performed these roles.  
2.  Summarize your experience leading, supervising and/or developing employees.  Include in your response the number and types of positions you’ve led or supervised.  
3.  Provide an example of either, a), a time in which you recommended and implemented an improvement to a risk management program; or, b), a complex risk issue in which you advised and played a key role in resolving.  We recommend you describe the issue, with who you needed to collaborate, and the outcome of your example in your response.
4.  List any certifications you possess in relation to risk management or human resources and describe any activities you regularly practice or participate in to maintain current knowledge of risk management best practices.

Qualifications:

Our highly qualified candidate has excellent working knowledge of multiple aspects of risk management program areas. They are a strong leader and manager who is astute, and has excellent analytic and problem-solving skills. They are a systems thinker who can find solutions to improve efficiencies and opportunities for elevated services. They are customer service oriented and committed to protecting the assets of the County and providing support to the County’s workforce and operational needs. They are collaborative with good emotional intelligence, are able to develop strong trust and working relationships, and can effectively supervise and develop the Risk team. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, training and experience that would provide the knowledge and abilities listed. Typically, this would include five years of professional level experience in preferably at least two of the following areas: risk management, occupational health and safety, loss control, claims administration, liability and casualty insurance or finance and two years of supervisory experience.  Related professional certification(s) in the functional areas of the position are desired.

LICENSES:  Possession of a valid driver’s license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.

How To Apply:

See above for complete application information. Apply at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marincounty/jobs/4881856/risk-manager?page=4&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Closing Date:

Sunday, April 13, 2025