The County of Marin is a General Law County governed by five members of the Board of Supervisors, each representing one of five supervisorial districts. The County employs approximately 2,500 employees across 22 agencies. The Board of Supervisors appoints the County Executive to implement the direction and policies of the Board. The County Executive’s mission is to serve the community and employees by leading a responsive government fostering collaboration and continuous improvement. Equity is a core value of the County of Marin, and employees at all levels are committed to sustaining an anti-racist, multicultural workforce. Marin County has a long history of sound fiscal management throughout strong and weak economic periods. The County’s budget is built on a solid foundation established and managed by a disciplined Board of Supervisors and leadership team committed to prudent fiscal management and best practices. The County’s $815 million FY 2024/25 budget is balanced and structurally sound. Marin County’s budget focuses on providing excellent services that address top community priorities while remaining fiscally sustainable.

Job Title
Risk Manager
Job Description

This position is responsible for the direction and coordination of the County's risk management programs and activities and involves planning, organizing and managing the administration of the County’s Risk Management Division, including: County-wide and department-specific Workers’ Compensation, loss prevention, occupational health and safety, risk transfer, risk funding, professional services contracts, general liability, ergonomics, and County-wide insurance programs and portfolio. The role performs professional-level risk identification and analysis, recommending and implementing appropriate risk control/financing processes and strategies, and monitoring results for effectiveness. The position is also responsible for ensuring a safe, secure and healthful work environment in compliance with State and Federal regulations. This is an excellent opportunity for a manager who excels at program evaluation and change management. The Risk Division was recently reorganized into the County’s Human Resources Department and both Risk’s team and HR leadership are excited to elevate the services of this important function for the County. The Risk team currently consists of the Risk Manager, a Workers' Compensation analyst, a safety officer, and an administrative technician. Plans are underway to develop a consolidated leave management program for both occupational and non-occupational leaves.

Job Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, training and experience that would provide the knowledge and abilities listed. Typically, this would include five years of professional level experience in preferably at least two of the following areas: risk management, occupational health and safety, loss control, claims administration, liability and casualty insurance or finance and two years of supervisory experience. Related professional certification(s) in the functional areas of the position are desired. LICENSES: Possession of a valid driver’s license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.

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Diane Ooms
415 473-3045