Risk Manager

City-of-Harrisonburg,-Va; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 75,857 - 85,342; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Life insurance

Holiday accrual

Job summary

The City of Harrisonburg is seeking a Risk Manager within the Department of Finance to lead risk and safety programs citywide. You’ll identify exposures, conduct OSHA audits, and ensure compliance with OSHA, VOSH and ANSI standards while coordinating the insurance portfolio.

You'll advise on contracts, review leases, prepare risk budgets, and support departmental risk protections, LO-DA renewals, and safety committee initiatives, driving continuous safety improvements across City operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with coursework in risk management, business administration, or related field; 3–5 years in municipal risk management.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Advanced professional designations (CRM/ARM/CPCU) preferred but not required.
• Experience analyzing and processing liability claims; knowledge of OSHA, VOSH and ANSI standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the City of Harrisonburg’s risk and safety management program across City departments.
• Conduct worksite safety and OSHA audits; keep the Safety Program Manual current.
• Develop practical safety policies, procedures and training to reduce losses.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, VOSH and ANSI standards; advise on insurance requirements for contracts and events.
• Coordinate and maintain the City’s insurance portfolio; assist departments with filing claims; review leases and contracts.

Skills

Risk management

OSHA audits

Liability claims

Insurance programs

Contract review

Education

Bachelor’s degree with coursework in risk management or related field

Job description

Are you seeking a challenging yet rewarding career in a teamwork environment that will allow you to make an impact in the operation of City departments and services? If so, consider applying for the City of Harrisonburg's Risk Manager opportunity within the Department of Finance, where you'll collaborate with teams across City departments to strengthen operations, manage risk, and help protect the people, programs, and resources that our community relies on!

Risk Manager is an exempt full-time position with benefits and a preferred hiring range of $36.47 - $41.03 per hour (equivalent to $75,857 - $85,342 annually); however, an exact salary will be determined based upon the selected candidate's qualifications and in compliance with City policy.

In this vital role, you’ll lead the City of Harrisonburg’s risk and safety management program and partner with departments to identify exposures early, reduce financial loss, and strengthen a Citywide culture of safety. You’ll conduct worksite safety and OSHA audits, keep the Safety Program Manual current, and help develop practical safety policies, procedures, and training programs that eliminate and/or reduce potential losses. You’ll also ensure compliance with OSHA, VOSH, and applicable ANSI standards, serving as a trusted resource to answer questions and align liability coverage with operational safety needs.

As the Risk Manager, you’ll coordinate and maintain the City’s insurance portfolio (including annual renewals), assist departments with filing claims, and monitor claims involving the City and its employees. Your duties will also include advising on insurance requirements for special events and vendor contracts, potentially reviewing leases and contracts to assure risk protections, and helping to evaluate market conditions as they affect City programs.

In your position with the City, you’ll support sound financial stewardship by preparing budgets for risk protection and completing the annual Line of Duty Act (LODA) renewal process, including coordinating required training and system updates. Also, you’ll facilitate meetings of the Executive Safety Committee and Accident Review Board to drive continuous improvement in safety and loss control.

A detailed list of essential functions and the ideal candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is available in the class specification.

• Bachelor’s degree with coursework in risk management, business administration, or related field and considerable (3-5 years) experience in municipal risk management, including analyzing and processing liability claims. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be used to meet this requirement.
• Valid driver's license required.

Advanced professional designations, such as Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Associate in Risk Management (ARM), and/or Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), are preferred but not required for consideration.

The selected candidate for this position will be subject to the following screenings and must receive satisfactory results:

• DMV record review; and
• Criminal background check.

The City provides an excellent benefits package including health insurance, retirement (VRS & MissionSquare), life insurance, paid leave (including upfront sick leave) and 15.5 holidays. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status. The City of Harrisonburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.