Enterprise Risk & Safety Leader

City-of-Asheville; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Asheville is seeking a Risk Manager to lead the Finance Department's risk, safety, and insurance programs. You will supervise staff, coordinate with officials, and drive enterprise risk initiatives across city operations.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in a relevant field, five years’ risk management experience in government, and professional certifications (ARM, AIC, CPCU, CRM). A valid NC driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Public Administration, Risk Management, or related field.
• At least five years of risk management, safety compliance, or claims experience in government.
• Lead or supervisory experience required; must possess and maintain NC driver's license.
• Professional certifications: ARM, AIC, CPCU, CRM.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the City’s comprehensive risk management program, including liability, workers’ compensation, safety, and self-insurance.
• Lead risk program operations, reporting to CFO/City Manager and City Council; supervise staff and coordinate vendors.
• Oversee claims processing, settlements, and litigation; manage budgets and financial administration of the division.
• Review contracts for risk-transfer provisions; monitor COIs and regulatory compliance; coordinate training.
• Advise on enterprise risk, incident prevention, and interagency coordination; support special events risk evaluation.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Risk assessment

Stakeholder communication

Education

Master's degree in Public Administration or Risk Management

ARM Certification

AIC Certification

CPCU Certification

CRM Certification

Job description

The City of Asheville is seeking a Risk Manager to lead the Finance Department's risk, safety, and insurance programs. You will supervise staff, coordinate with officials, and drive enterprise risk initiatives across city operations.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in a relevant field, five years’ risk management experience in government, and professional certifications (ARM, AIC, CPCU, CRM). A valid NC driver’s license is required.