Risk Manager

Oxnard School District; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxnard School District is seeking a Risk Manager to plan, coordinate and supervise risk management and asbestos management activities across the district, ensuring compliance with AHERA regulations and safe district operations.

The role involves developing policies, analyzing risk data, coordinating insurance matters, and leading safety training while collaborating with leadership and regulatory bodies to minimize exposure and protect students and staff.

Qualifications

• Five years of progressively responsible experience in risk management.
• Experience planning and coordinating district safety programs and asbestos management.
• Knowledge of AHERA regulations and insurance programs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and supervise the district risk management and asbestos programs.
• Develop policies and administrative regulations related to safety and risk.
• Analyze claims history and advise on risk reduction.
• Coordinate employee safety training and district insurance matters.
• Represent the district in hearings, insurance matters, and with regulators.

Skills

Risk management

Safety program administration

Data analysis

Policy development

Education

College-level risk management/safety coursework

Job description

Future Vacancy

1 - Risk Manager for 8 hours per day, 245 workdays per year

This eligibility list will be valid for one year and will be used to fill an upcoming vacancy due to a retirement. Expected start date would be in December.

Plan, coordinate and supervise the risk management and asbestos management activities of the District; recommend policy related to area of responsibility; manage employee benefits including self-funded insurance programs; and plan and coordinate the District Safety Program; and perform a variety of other duties relative to assigned area of responsibility.

Essential Functions

1. Compile and analyze data to develop and recommend policies and administrative regulations regarding asbestos management, employee benefits management, safety, emergency preparedness, self-funded insurance programs and public liability risk factors; appear before Board to make reports and respond to inquiries.
2. Plan, organize and coordinate the District safety program involving disaster preparedness, employee and student safety, and public risk factors; including the Injury and Illness Prevention Program.
3. Analyze the District's claim, loss and accident history and identify methods to eliminate, minimize or indemnify risks or possible losses; review District projects and purchases for hazards and recommend methods for eliminating/reducing risk.
4. Participate in the investigation of employee accidents, claims, thefts, and property losses and coordinates the preparation of materials and evidence for use in hearing, litigation and insurance claim cases; represent the District on the Board of Directory, Ventura County Schools Self-Funding Authority.
5. Negotiate adjustments of insured and uninsured losses with insurance adjusters, third party administrators, attorneys, and insurance companies.
6. As AHERA designated person, plan, organize, implement and administer the District's asbestos management plan; including regular inspections, employee training, monitoring of asbestos, record keeping and other requirements of Federal AHERA regulations.
7. Select, train and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.
8. Provide ongoing safety training for employees.
9. Assure that all new vehicles, buildings or equipment are included in the District's insurance coverage.
10. Compile information needed for application for insurance coverage and respond to requests for insurers for information.
11. Review and analyze changes and proposed changes in laws which impact the risk management function of the District and make recommendations for action based on the review and analysis.
12. Operate a computer and modern software to develop, direct and maintain a computerized risk management program.
13. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Experience and Training Guidelines

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• Experience: Five years of progressively responsible experience in risk management.
• Training: College level course work or specialized training in risk management and safety programs.

Licenses or Certificates

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license.

Dual Certification Recruitment

This is a Dual Certification recruitment: Candidates who attain a passing score on each examination part will be placed in rank order on an eligibility list after promotional credits are added to the composite test scores of promotional candidates. These examinations are open to permanent employees and the public.

TENTATIVE SELECTION TIMELINE

• Application deadline: October 29, 2026
• Paper screening completed: November 6, 2026
• Planned candidate interviews: November 13, 2026
• Planned final interviews: TBD

The Board of Education is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital, pregnancy, parental status, reproductive health, decision making, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE: The Oxnard School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying in any programs or activities based on ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, national origin, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. The following employees are designated to handle questions and complaints:

The following employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Dr. Scott Carroll, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Title IX Coordinator/Equity Compliance Officer, 1051 South A Street, Oxnard, CA 93030, [phone], [e-mail]

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION

Requests for reasonable accommodations for the testing process must be made no less than three (3) days prior to the examination. Requests must be signed by your medical doctor, school psychologist, or learning consultant as appropriate and must be on provider letterhead and contain an actual signature.