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Torrance California, the eighth largest city in Los Angeles County, is a vibrant coastal city situated in the South Bay region of Southern California. With nearly 150,000 residents and a peak daytime population that grows to 250,000 or more, Torrance spans an area of almost 22 square miles, including a picturesque mile of beach. Known for its diverse culture and strong sense of community, the city offers a blend of natural beauty and urban convenience, boasting a rich history, an array of parks, excellent schools, and a thriving business sector. The City of Torrance is governed by the Council-Manager form of government with an elected Mayor and six Council Members who appoint a City Manager, a City Attorney, and members of 14 advisory commissions, boards, and council. The Executive team works under the direction of the City Manager based on merit principles. Torrance is a full-service city with an annual operating budget of $525.4 million, capital improvement plan of 182.1 million and a staff of over 1,600 organized in 14 departments.
Develops, implements, administers and coordinates risk management programs designed to minimize losses and to assure the efficient and economical operation of the City's liability claims, organization wide insurance, employee safety, and loss control programs; and performs related work as required. The Risk Manager is also designated as the organization’s ADA Coordinator. This position reports to the Deputy Finance Director and works closely with the City Attorney’s Office, Workers’ Compensation Manager and exercises direct supervision over contracted third-party claims professionals, insurance broker and office support staff. This position is eligible for 10% merit-based increase during first year of employment.
Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way of obtaining the necessary knowledge and abilities would be: Education: Graduation with a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Public or Business administration, Human Resources Management or a related field. Specific or substantial experience, in addition to the five (5) years required, which prepares one to perform the job duties may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis. Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in the administration of risk management, safety or similar programs involving Workers' Compensation, property/casualty and liability claims which includes one year of experience supervising professional, technical and support staff Licenses/Certifications: Valid California Class C Drivers’ License. Professional designation by the Insurance Institute of America as an Associate in Risk Management (ARM) or Associate in Risk Management for Public Entities (ARM-P) or Associate in Risk Management –ERM (ARM-E) is desirable.
