Risk Manager

Public Risk Management Association; Oregon City (OR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Clackamas County seeks an experienced Risk Manager to lead risk management, insurance, and safety programs. This leadership role identifies, evaluates, mitigates organizational risks and ensures regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will develop policies, manage budgets, oversee claims, and supervise staff while partnering with county departments to balance risk and service delivery. The role requires strong strategic thinking, collaboration with diverse stakeholders, and a track

Qualifications

• Seven years of related risk management experience.
• Four+ years developing and managing a risk program (including insurance).
• Two+ years of supervisory experience and staff development.
• Strategic advisory experience to leadership on risk issues.
• Experience directing a risk program in a self-insured setting.
• Experience planning and evaluating loss control and safety programs.
• Experience reviewing and applying insurance contracts and policies.
• Budget preparation and allocation administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead county-wide risk management, insurance, and safety functions.
• Develop and implement policies, programs, and strategic initiatives.
• Oversee program budgets, insurance coverage, and claims administration.
• Supervise professional staff.
• Serve as trusted advisor to County leadership and partner with departments to balance risk and service delivery.

Skills

Risk management

Insurance management

Leadership

Budgeting

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CRM/ARM designation

Job description

Clackamas County Department of Human Resources (HR) is seeking an experienced and strategic Risk Manager to lead the County’s comprehensive risk management and insurance programs. This key leadership position is responsible for identifying, evaluating, mitigating, and managing organizational risks. The Risk Manager oversees countywide programs designed to reduce exposure to loss and liability, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote a culture of safety and risk awareness.

The Risk Manager provides leadership for the County’s risk management, insurance, and safety functions. Responsibilities include developing and implementing policies, programs, and strategic initiatives; overseeing program budgets; managing insurance coverage and claims administration; and supervising professional staff. This position serves as a trusted advisor to County leadership and partners closely with departments across the organization to develop proactive solutions that balance risk, operational needs, and service delivery.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative and influential leader with substantial experience managing risk and insurance programs in a complex, self-insured environment. They possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and the ability to build productive relationships with diverse stakeholders. Successful candidates will have a proven track record of developing effective risk management strategies, leading organizational initiatives, and fostering partnerships that support the County’s mission, values, and long-term goals.

Required Minimum Qualifications/Transferrable Skills:*

• A minimum of seven (7) years of related experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills to perform the responsibilities of this position. At least four (4) years progressively responsible experience in developing, implementing and managing a Risk Management program (including insurance management).
• At least two (2) years of supervisory experience, including assigning work, training staff, preparing and conducting performance appraisals, addressing performance deficiencies, and recommending corrective actions.
• Experience providing strategic advice to leadership on risk management issues and projects.
• Experience managing and directing a risk management program in a self-insured environment.
• Experience planning, implementing and evaluating loss control programs, including safety.
• Experience analyzing, procuring, interpreting and applying insurance policies.
• Experience evaluating contract insurance requirements.
• Experience negotiating and administering contracts for third party administrators, insurance providers, claim adjusters, and legal services.
• Experience managing and directing the investigation and adjudication of a wide range of claims, including liability and worker’s compensation
• Experience preparing and administering budgets, to include allocation administration.

Preferred Qualifications/Transferrable Skills:

• A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or other closely aligned program from an accredited institution of higher education with coursework in insurance program management, insurance claims and adjudication, and safety and loss prevention.
• Certified Risk Manager (CRM) or Associate in Risk Management (ARM) designation.
• Experience working in the Public secto

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment.