Risk Manager

Gulfshoresal; Oregon City (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Clackamas County is seeking an experienced Risk Manager to lead the county's risk management, insurance and safety programs. This senior role guides policy development, budget oversight, and organizational risk reduction across departments.

The successful candidate will have seven years of related experience, supervisory background, and proven ability to partner with county leadership to balance risk, operations, and service delivery in a self-insured environment.

Qualifications

• Seven years of related experience in risk management.
• At least four years progressively responsible experience in developing, implementing, and managing a Risk Management program (including insurance management).
• At least two years of supervisory experience, including assigning work, training staff, performance appraisals.
• 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 with third party administrators, insurance providers, claim adjusters, and legal services.
• Experience managing and directing investigation and adjudication of claims (liability and workers’ compensation).
• Experience preparing and administering budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead countywide risk management, insurance, and safety functions.
• Develop and implement policies, programs, and strategic initiatives; oversee budgets.
• Advise county leadership on risk issues and proactive solutions.
• Partner with departments to balance risk, operations, and service delivery.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and promote a culture of safety and risk awareness.

Skills

Risk management

Supervisory experience

Analytical skills

Strategic advisory

Self-insured experience

Loss control

Insurance policies

Contract insurance

Claims investigation

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Public Administration or related

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 sector.

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.

*For Veterans qualified for Veteran’s Preference:If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.