Deputy Director of Risk Management

Deputy Director of Risk Management

Department of Risk Management is recruiting for a Deputy Director who is responsible for assisting the Director of Risk Management with the overall planning and management of the operations of San Bernardino County’s Risk Management Department to achieve the department’s mission of providing loss prevention and control programs, insurance, environmental, and claims management services to San Bernardino County departments, districts, and trust members to reduce or eliminate losses.

The Deputy Director provides significant input and guidance to the Director, influencing executive decisions that direct the operations of the department and has responsibility for directing the management of operational/technical functions. The Deputy Director performs advanced legal work in the area of risk and claim liability management and has oversight of comprehensive insurance programs, claims adjusting, and resolution activities. The Deputy Director may oversee insurance procurement, budget preparation and fiscal administration, as well as multiple programs such as Self Insured, Self-Administered Liability, Workers' Compensation, Safety and Risk Control, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) programs.

This excellent opportunity for career growth also offers a lucrative compensation and benefits package!

• Benefits by Occupational Unit (BbOU) Summary - Exempt
• Employee Benefits
• Exempt Employee Compensation Ordinance
• The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.

A hybrid telework schedule may be offered upon satisfactory work performance. The department may also offer a 9/80 schedule, where incumbents enjoy a nine-day biweekly schedule.

Pre-employment Process:
Applicants must pass an extensive background check, which includes credit check, DOJ Live Scan fingerprinting, DMV check, and physical exam including drug testing, prior to appointment.

Travel:
Statewide and nationwide travel is occasionally required at employer's expense. Travel throughout the County is required. A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position (mileage reimbursement may be available at current IRS rates). A clean driving record and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.

Sponsorship:
San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Candidates will be required to present their legal right to work in the United States prior to employment.

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Business/Public Administration, Finance, Risk Management, or a closely related field.
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in risk management, managing third party administration, or insurance. Experience must include two (2) years of administrative and supervisory responsibility. Experience may be concurrent.
• Note:
  
  Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.
  
  The ideal candidate for this position will have highly responsible administrative experience in a self-insured, public-sector environment and completion of an Associate in Risk Management (ARM) or Associate in Risk Management for Public Entities (ARM-P).

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as only the most highly qualified candidates may be referred for interview. Do not refer to a resume; it will not…