Public Sector Risk Manager: Safety & Compliance Lead

City of San Rafael; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

The City of San Rafael is seeking a proactive Risk Manager to lead the risk management and safety program across city departments. You will oversee liability risk, workers’ compensation, safety and insurance administration, and regulatory compliance.

Candidates should have five years of risk management experience, preferably in the public sector, plus a Bachelor’s degree in public administration or a related field; a Master’s degree is highly desirable. ARM or CPDM certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public administration or related field required; master's preferred.
• Five years of progressively responsible risk management experience, preferably in the public sector.
• Professional certification such as ARM or CPDM desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee liability risk management, workers' compensation, safety, and loss prevention.
• Collaborate with departments to implement risk mitigation and regulatory compliance.
• Lead the risk division team and coordinate with City Attorney's office on litigation.
• Develop and monitor risk management procedures, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Protect city assets and ensure efficient business continuity planning.

Skills

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Budgeting & cost control

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration or related field

Master's degree

Job description

The City of San Rafael is seeking a proactive Risk Manager to lead the risk management and safety program across city departments. You will oversee liability risk, workers’ compensation, safety and insurance administration, and regulatory compliance.

Candidates should have five years of risk management experience, preferably in the public sector, plus a Bachelor’s degree in public administration or a related field; a Master’s degree is highly desirable. ARM or CPDM certification is a plus.