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THE OPPORTUNITY
The City of South Pasadena is seeking a seasoned and innovative Risk Manager to lead the City’s comprehensive risk management, insurance and safety programs. This is a key leadership role that will guide citywide efforts to reduce exposure, strengthen compliance, and promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. The Risk Manager, under the general direction of the Assistant City Manager, will have the opportunity to modernize the City’s insurance administration, workers’ compensation, and claims management processes while collaborating across departments to proactively manage risk and support operational resilience.
DEFINITION
Under general direction from the City Manager, or their designee, the Risk Manager leads, directs, and oversees all aspects of the City's risk management programs; performs complex studies, leads policy development, and collaborates across city departments to advance the City's risk management objectives.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Risk Manager is a senior-level management position responsible for leading, directing, and overseeing the City's risk management program to ensure the protection of City assets, employees, and the public by proactively identifying, evaluating, and mitigating risks. The Risk Manager develops and implements comprehensive strategies for liability, workers' compensation, property, and safety programs, while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The Risk Manager serves as the City's principal authority on risk matters and provides strategic guidance to the City Manager, department directors, and the City Council, and plays a critical role in fostering a culture of safety and loss prevention across all City operations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
•Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in risk management, insurance administration, or a closely related field, preferably in a public sector or municipal environment.
•Equivalent to four (4) years of college work or a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Risk Management, Public Policy, Finance, Business, or related field.
•Due to the performance of field duties, the ability to operate a City vehicle may be required; therefore, a valid California Class C Driver's License and acceptable driving record at time of appointment and throughout employment in the position is required.
Note: An equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training may substitute for the listed minimum requirements.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
A Master's degree or professional certifications (e.g., ARM, CPCU, CSRM) is desirable.
