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The Association of California Water Agencies Joint Powers Insurance Authority – ACWA JPIA for short – is a partnership of water agencies dedicated to avoiding the high cost of commercial insurance.
Formed in 1979, JPIA is not an insurance agency or carrier. It is a risk-sharing pool for property, liability, workers’ compensation and employee benefits, which allows for more rate stability, broader coverage and expanded benefits and services than private insurance.
Our offerings are unique to the water industry; member agencies themselves – their directors and managers – have selected and refined the various programs. Only agencies that demonstrate a commitment to effective risk management programs are accepted in to JPIA.
Join Our Team at ACWA JPIA!
ACWA JPIA is an award-winning risk pool serving California’s public water agencies. We are proud of our supportive, collaborative workplace and are excited to welcome a new Risk Control Advisor II or Senior Risk Control Advisor (depending on experience and education) to our Risk Management Department.
This position was added to our team earlier this year to support our members’ growing needs. The Advisor will be responsible for serving members in the Central Valley of California (Fresno, Tulare, Kings, Madera, and Merced counties). For this reason, it is strongly preferred that the candidate reside in or near these counties.
What You’ll Do:
• Conduct on-site risk management inspections to assess safety, loss prevention, and risk control conditions
• Identify significant loss areas and advise members on corrective actions
• Deliver engaging training on operational topics and workplace safety issues
• Build relationships and provide practical, ongoing guidance to member agencies
• Travel frequently (up to 50% or more) within the assigned territory, with some overnight stays required
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
• Competitive Salary:
o Risk Control Advisor II: $90,403 – $135,604
o Senior Risk Control Advisor: $107,459 – $161,190
(Add approx. 38% to base salary to estimate total compensation value)
• Outstanding Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and Employee Assistance Program fully covered for you and your dependents
• Retirement Security: CalPERS pension plan (Classic and PEPRA membership)
• Team Culture: Join a dynamic Risk Management team of nine professionals
The Ideal Candidate:
You are a proactive, relationship-driven professional who builds trust with members and provides clear, practical solutions. With strong communication and interpersonal skills, you can convey complex risk management concepts and deliver training that engages and informs. You thrive on variety, value collaboration, and are energized by directly supporting members in the field.
How to Apply:
Visit www.acwajpia.com → Connect → Employment Opportunities → Job Openings.
Submit your JPIA application, cover letter, and resume (include the position you are applying for in the subject line) to hr@acwajpia.com by September 28, 2025.
This recruitment may close at any time without notice. No walk-ins please. EOE employer.
Risk Control Advisor II:
• Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree (B.S., B.A.) from an accredited college or university in occupational safety and health, environmental safety and health, safety or environmental management, engineering or related field.
• Experience: Requires a minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience in the occupational safety and health profession, industrial hygiene, risk management, loss prevention or one of its specialties.
OR
• Substitution I: An Associate's degree (A.S., A.A) and five (5) years’ experience outlined above.
• Substitution II: a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant work experience in the occupational safety and health profession, industrial hygiene, risk management, loss prevention or one of its specialties. Desirable: Advance knowledge and experience with public entity operations, safety, and risk management.
Senior Risk Control Advisor:
• Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree (B.S., B.A.) from an accredited college or university in occupational safety and health, environmental safety and health, safety or environmental management, engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Five to seven years of relevant work experience in the occupational health and safety profession or one of its specialties.
Desirable for both positions: Experience designing and conducting training in a broad range of occupational health and safety topics, conducting risk assessments, designing and implementing occupational health and safety programs, preparing technical reports, and addressing employee occupational health and safety concerns in a public entity setting.
Strong business writing skills to craft clear, concise, and professional communications is highly desirable.
Additional Requirements
• Risk Control Advisor II: Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP), Safety Management Professional (SMP), Associate in Risk Management (ARM), or Certified Safety and Health Official (CHSO) is required; candidate must receive the designation/certification within two years of employment at the JPIA.
• Senior Risk Control Advisor: Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) is required, or the candidate must receive the designation within two years of employment at the JPIA.
• Driver License: Possession of a valid Class C Driver License will be required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain such required license(s) may be cause for disciplinary action. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be considered for accommodation on a case-by-case basis. Possession and maintenance of a good driving record as evidenced by freedom from multiple or serious traffic violations or accidents for at least two (2) years duration.
