Director of Risk Management - Exempt at County of Contra Costa, CA

About the Department

Contra Costa County is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking professional to lead its self-insured Risk Management Department. The Risk Management Department operates within a highly collaborative, evolving organization. The department is responsible for a variety of disciplines including Workers’ Compensation, General Liability, Property Insurance and Claims, Loss Control, Occupational Safety, and Environmental Compliance. 

The ideal candidate brings: 

• A combination of technical depth in risk and insurance management with a collaborative, grounded leadership style.  
• A balanced leadership presence, analytical and data-driven, yet approachable, transparent, and empathetic. 
• Experience both as a strategist and a hands-on leader, able to anticipate emerging challenges, navigate complex organizational dynamics, and continuous improvement. 

For more information on the position, please visit the official job description on the County website. https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/contracosta/classspecs/1288682

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's or higher-level degree in public or business administration, accounting, finance, risk management, insurance or a closely related field. Professional certifications such as Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Financial Risk Manger (FRM), Professional Risk Manager (PRM) are highly desirable.
And
Experience: The equivalent of at least five (5) years of professional full-time, progressively responsible, experience in management of risk management that included general liability, property and workers' compensation claims and insurance management for a large and diverse organization two (2) years of which must have involved supervisory and management authority and financial responsibility; public sector experience is highly desirable.

Other Qualifications

To be considered for this exceptional career opportunity, submit your resume, cover letter, and a list of six work-related references (two supervisors, two direct reports, and two colleagues, who will not be contacted until final stages and only with prior permission of the candidate). This position has a first resume review date of November 28, 2025. The County may have future opportunities within this department, and qualified applicants may be considered for new roles as they become available.

Please go to the CPSHR website to submit your application: https://cpshr.us/recruitment/2545/ 


For additional information about this position, please contact:
Teddi Anderson
Executive Recruiter
Tel: 916-471-3439
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.cpshr.us/search

Resumes will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this brochure. Candidates deemed to have the most relevant qualifications will be invited to interview with the consultant. CPS HR Consulting will report the results to Contra Costa County. The County will then select candidates to be interviewed by a panel. A final interview process may be scheduled for selected candidates along with extensive reference and background checks.

CONVICTION HISTORY

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

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