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Nestled at the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, the City of Upland is a thriving Southern California community that blends historic charm with modern opportunity. Home to more than 79,000 residents, Upland is known for its beautiful tree-lined neighborhoods, vibrant downtown, excellent schools, and convenient access to outdoor recreation and cultural attractions throughout the Inland Empire and greater Los Angeles region. The City of Upland is committed to providing exceptional public services while fostering innovation, collaboration, and accountability. With approximately 300 dedicated employees across a wide range of departments, we work together to enhance the quality of life for our residents, businesses, and visitors through responsive service and responsible stewardship of public resources. At the City of Upland, you'll find more than just a job—you'll find an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. We value integrity, teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement, and we are committed to supporting employee growth through professional development, collaboration, and a positive workplace culture. Bringing years of experience, you'll join a team that is passionate about serving the community and shaping Upland's future. If you're looking for meaningful work where your contributions matter and your career can grow, we invite you to join the City of Upland team.
The City of Upland is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and collaborative professional to serve as our Risk Management Coordinator. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a keen eye for identifying risk and a desire to grow their knowledge of public sector risk management. Working closely with and reporting directly to the Deputy Director of Human Resources & Risk Management, the Risk Management Coordinator will help protect the City's employees, operations, and resources by coordinating a comprehensive risk management program. The position works collaboratively with all City departments to minimize organizational risk, promote workplace safety, manage liability claims, review contracts and certificates of insurance, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and best practices. This is a dynamic, hands-on position where no two days are alike. Responsibilities may include investigating claims in the field, attending mediations, depositions, Small Claims Court, or City Council Closed Sessions, analyzing claims trends, coordinating training, and working with employees, supervisors, attorneys, and third-party administrators to proactively reduce risk. The ideal candidate is an organized relationship builder with experience in risk management, claims administration, contract review, and workplace safety. The successful candidate will be adaptable, detail-oriented, exercise sound judgment, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where their work has a direct impact on protecting the City and the community it serves.
Current Vacancy: One (1) full-time position, with full benefits. Reporting Schedule: Full-time, 12 months per year, 10 hours per day, 4 days per week (Monday through Thursday) Interviews: Appraisal Interviews tentatively scheduled for the week of August 31 , 2026. Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must successfully pass a background check prior to employment. Qualifications Guidelines Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in public administration, business administration, risk management, safety management, human resources, behavioral science or a related field. Experience: Four (4) years of progressively responsible and varied experience in risk management administration, including at least two years in or working with a governmental agency. Licenses and Certifications: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, to be maintained throughout employment.
