Risk Manager

Orange County Fire Authority•Irvine, CA

About The Position

The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is recruiting for one vacancy in the Risk Management Division of the Human Resources Department. The recruitment will fill the current vacancy and establish an eligibility list. Under general direction, the Risk Manager plans, organizes, oversees, coordinates, and manages the staff and functions of the Risk Management section, including workers’ compensation, occupational safety and health, environmental matters, general liability, and insurance. The position provides services related to insurance and tort liability claims against the Authority; identifies, develops, and implements processes and controls to monitor risks and minimize the Authority’s exposure to losses; and provides complex support to the Assistant Chief of Human Resources in areas of expertise. This manager classification is responsible for developing, planning, and reviewing the section’s programs, services, and activities, including identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks that could affect the Authority’s safety, security, financial prosperity, and reputation. Responsibilities also include policy and procedure development and implementation, budget administration and reporting, program evaluation, and staff management. The incumbent serves as a professional-level resource for organizational, managerial, and operational analyses and studies, exercising considerable independence, initiative, and discretion within broad guidelines. The position receives general direction from the Assistant Chief of Human Resources and directly and generally supervises professional, technical, and administrative support staff. Related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in risk management, business or public administration, finance, or a related field.
Five years of increasingly responsible experience administering a comprehensive risk management, loss control, or occupational health and safety program.
Two years of supervisory experience.
Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year of appointment, Self-Insurance Administrator (SIA) Certification issued by the State of California Department of Industrial Relations.
Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year of appointment, designation as a Certified Risk Manager or an Associate in Risk Management (ARM).
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License.
Enrollment in the California DMV Pull Notice Program, which periodically provides Risk Management with the incumbent’s driver license record and status.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, oversee, coordinate, and manage the staff and functions of the Risk Management section.
Manage areas including workers’ compensation, occupational safety and health, environmental matters, general liability, and insurance.
Provide services related to insurance and tort liability claims against the Authority.
Identify, develop, and implement processes and controls to continuously monitor risks and minimize the Authority’s exposure to losses.
Provide complex and responsible support to the Assistant Chief of Human Resources in areas of expertise.
Develop, plan, and review Risk Management section programs, services, and activities.
Identify, assess, and mitigate risks that could affect the Authority’s safety, security, financial prosperity, and reputation.
Develop and implement policies and procedures; administer and report on budgets; evaluate programs; and manage staff.
Conduct or support organizational, managerial, and operational analyses and studies.
Perform related duties as assigned.