Risk Management Coordinator

Sacbar; Upland (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Upland seeks a highly organized Risk Management Coordinator to lead and support a comprehensive risk program across city departments. You will protect employees, operations, and resources by coordinating risk initiatives, reviewing contracts and certificates of insurance, and ensuring legal compliance.

Reporting to the Deputy Director of Human Resources & Risk Management, you will investigate claims, participate in trainings, and work with supervisors, attorneys, and third‑party

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (public administration, business, risk management or safety).
• Four years in risk management administration; at least two with a governmental agency.
• California Driver’s License valid and maintained throughout employment.
• Background check successfully completed before employment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a comprehensive risk management program across City departments.
• Review contracts and certificates of insurance; ensure compliance with laws and best practices.
• Investigate claims, analyze trends, and coordinate training to reduce risk.
• Collaborate with employees, supervisors, attorneys, and third‑party administrators.

Skills

Risk management

Claims administration

Contract review

Workplace safety

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

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.

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Position Information

• 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.