The Job
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San Bernardino County seeks an experienced administrator to direct the overall planning and management of the operations of San Bernardino County’s Risk Management Department to achieve the department’s mission of identifying, monitoring and controlling the risk exposures of county departments through safety and risk program analysis, which includes the development and recommendation of programs to protect the county against catastrophic loss, and minimizing potential risks to reduce or eliminate losses. The
Director of Risk Management is responsible for providing strategic vision, fiscal stability, policy guidance and leadership to the department; for the preparation and management of the department budget; and for the planning and fiscal oversight of capital improvement projects.
Key responsibilities include:
- Administering the activities of the Risk Management Department; directing through subordinates the planning, development, implementation, and administration of risk management programs; evaluating program effectiveness and implementing performance enhancement initiatives as appropriate.
- Evaluating the effectiveness of various elements of the comprehensive risk management program in areas such as safety, loss control, and claims management.
- Analyzing the level of risk exposure for county assets relative to the various types of casualties; surveying the county's facilities, programs, and operations to identify hazards and potential liabilities and to evaluate insurable risks.
- Identifying feasible alternatives that will protect county assets, minimize county exposure to general and workers' compensation liability risks, and to ensure continued operation in the event of a catastrophic loss without unbearable impact on the county budget.
- Directing and supervising through subordinate managers a diverse staff; reviewing and authorizing personnel actions; evaluating subordinate management and supervisory staff; developing succession planning strategies.
- Directing the preparation, justification and administration of the department's budget; determining financial needs; assuring that adequate fiscal controls are established and that program objectives are met in a timely and cost effective manner.
The Director of Risk Management is an unclassified position; it is appointed and serves at the pleasure of the County Chief Executive Officer or their designee. The position reports to an Assistant Executive Officer.
THE COUNTY Located in the heart of Southern California, San Bernardino County is home to over two million residents. We thrive on the diversity of our communities, where families enjoy affordable housing, excellent K-12 schools and easy access to community resources such as hospitals, libraries, parks and airports. The County offers a variety of "live, work, play" lifestyle options, with short commutes; a safe, clean and healthy environment; and access to a variety of retail and entertainment choices. We also offer cultural and educational enrichment opportunities through museums, theaters and local universities such as California State University San Bernardino and University of Redlands.
Our natural geography, with snowcapped mountains, flowering deserts, crystal lakes, pristine valleys, and ideal Southern California climate allow our residents to enjoy a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, boating, skiing year round. Adjacent to Los Angeles and Orange Counties, we are but a short drive away from Southern California's premier beaches, resort destinations, and major metropolitan centers. As an employer, the County of San Bernardino strives to provide its employees a work life balance, where in addition to excellent career opportunities, supportive work environment, and lucrative compensation and benefits, they are able to enjoy all our County has to offer.
The County is governed by a full time, five member Board of Supervisors, who, working through our County departments, is committed to sustaining a vision of "a complete county that capitalizes on the diversity of its people, its geography, and its economy to create a broad range of choices for its residents in how they live, work, and play."
Learn about our Vision: www.sbcounty.gov/Vision
Watch San Bernardino Thrive: Video link: http://bit.ly/SBCounty2018
EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE :As an alternative to the traditional benefits package, you may also be eligible to elect the Modified Benefit Option (MBO) that provides an increased base rate of pay (4% above the base rate of pay) with modified benefits. For more detailed information on the MBO for Exempt Group, refer to the MBO - Exempt (Non-Elected) BbBOU - Benefits Summary Guide .
Click the links below for additional details: Exempt Employee Compensation Ordinance Summary of Traditional Benefits Summary of Modified Benefits Option Desired Qualifications
EDUCATION: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business/Public Administration, Finance, Risk Management, or related field. A Master's Degree is preferred.
-AND-EXPERIENCE: Five (5) or more years of increasingly responsible professional experience administering risk management programs for a large organization; conducting risk assessment and evaluation; and/or claims administration/loss prevention. Experience must include two (2) years of administrative and supervisory responsibility.
Additionally, the ideal candidate will:
- Have public sector experience within a self-insured environment
- Possess coursework in Associate in Risk Management (ARM) or Associate in Risk Management for Public Entities (ARM-P)
- Be a strategic planner and analytical problem solver with strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to promote teamwork, build trust and create a shared sense of purpose to achieve organizational goals.
- Have a strong customer service focus and exceptional presentation skills with the ability to effectively communicate and advocate actions, policy and objectives to various groups including boards, municipal councils, advisory committees, community groups and their representatives.
- Have extensive experience managing large/complex budgets with multiple funding sources as well as managing and allocating resources.
- Be politically sensitive and able to build and maintain cooperative working relationships with other local, state, and federal agencies as well as regulatory agencies.
Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and qualifying experience may be considered.
Selection Process
THE APPLICATION PROCESS Qualified candidates are invited to apply online at:
www.sbcounty.gov/jobs . The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the appointing authority for further consideration.
For Additional Information Contact:
Aisha Weaver, Employment Manager
aweaver@hr.sbcounty.gov
Applications received by 5:00 PM on Friday, March 8, 2024, will be included in the first review/processing of applications; subsequent reviews may be conducted as needed to meet business needs. Apply ASAP, as recruitment may close at anytime once a sufficient number of qualified applications are received.
Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email . Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com and from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn of any additional information regarding this recruitment. Also, check your Government Jobs account for notifications. Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.
If you require
technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .Exempt Unit-Group BThe County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits, please click here .
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .
Closing Date/Time: Continuous
