This is a professional role responsible for managing the Risk Division of the Department in alignment with the City's mission, vision, and values. An employee in this classification is responsible for the management and coordination of activities within the following areas: risk determination and evaluation, oversight of claims administration, city-wide contract administration regarding insurance requirements and limitation of liability for the City, insurance coverage for property, boiler machinery, excess, workers' compensation, administration of self-insurance programs and group health benefits, loss prevention, and wellness initiatives/clinic. Responsibilities include directly supervising Safety, Health Benefits, and Claims Team Leaders; Risk Management support staff and Wellness Initiatives. This position has management responsibility for 11 employees. The Risk Manager has wide latitude for independent action and discretion in performing assigned duties and is expected to carry most functions through to completion with goal direction through strategic planning. General guidance and communication is received from the Risk and Purchasing Director. Performance is assessed through conferences, evaluation of reports, and measurement of results obtained. Please note this posting is "Continuous" and can close at ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE.