Sacramento County covers 984 square miles and is home to the California state capital, 1.6 million residents and seven incorporated cities: Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom, Galt, Isleton, Rancho Cordova and Sacramento. The population of Sacramento County's unincorporated area is approximately 600,000. Residents in Sacramento County have a variety of recreational, dining and entertainment options to choose from. The County is home to more than 15,000 acres of park, plus the 23-mile American River Parkway, where more than five million visitors enjoy the unique wildlife and recreation area annually. Fishing, boating and rafting opportunities are available to water enthusiasts, and picnic sites, golfing, guided natural and historic tours are steps away from the multiuse trail. With its close vicinity to local agriculture, County residents also have an extraordinary selection of local food, wines and beers. Sacramento County is one of the more affordable home buying metropolitan areas in the state, and has a skilled workforce, high graduation rates and college-educated residents. The County is a leader in the 21st century economy with growing advanced manufacturing, agriculture and food, clean energy technology, information and communications technology and life sciences.

Approximate Monthly Salary: $12,115.62 - $13,357.98

DESCRIPTION
There is an additional 3.35% Management Differential which is added to the posted salary for this class.

Under general direction, the Risk Manager directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates the activities and operations of the County’s risk management program including liability, property, insurance and risk transfer activities; liability and property claims administration; and coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments, outside agencies, and the general public.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor’s degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Insurance, Finance, Risk Management, Accounting, or other field closely related to the intent of the class.

And

Five years of full-time paid experience supervising or managing risk management programs, which included responsibility for conducting risk assessment and evaluation, liability, property and claims administration, utilization of self-insurance and excess insurance, risk transfer and/or a related insurance industry program such as commercial underwriting.

Note: Possession of a valid Associate in Underwriting (AU), Associate in Risk Management (ARM), or Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) professional designation issued by The Institutes - Risk & Insurance Knowledge Group may substitute for the required education. Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the education on the basis of 1 month of work experience = 3.0 semester units (4.0 quarter units).