Risk Manager

City of Tigard; Tigard (OR); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Tigard is seeking a Risk Manager to lead a citywide risk management program that protects people, assets, resources, and service delivery. You will provide strategic direction across the organization and oversee insurance, claims, safety, and loss prevention initiatives.

The role requires strong technical risk knowledge, collaborative leadership, and the ability to translate complex issues into practical guidance for departments and partners. Supervisory experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, risk management, or related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in insurance, safety, loss control, public administration, law, or related field, including at least one year in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Insurance & Claims Management.
• Liability Mitigation & Consultation.
• Contract Review & Risk Transfer.
• Citywide Safety & Loss Prevention.
• Fiscal & Program Oversight.

Skills

Relationship build

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/public administration/risk management

Job description

At the City of Tigard, our talented, dedicated, and innovative municipal government professionals provide essential services and recreational spaces to Tigard’s growing community. Team Tigard members enjoy meaningful work, a diverse and inclusive culture of belonging, job-specific flexibility, and opportunities for professional growth and advancement. Incorporated in 1961, Tigard is Oregon’s 12th largest city and is part of the Portland metropolitan area.

OUR VALUES

At Team Tigard, we are ambassadors of municipal services to the members of our community. We aspire to treat all people with dignity, respect, and care; demonstrate equitable and sustainable practices that are environmentally and fiscally sound; and engage with one another as trusted colleagues to achieve excellence in all we do.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Join the City of Tigard’s HR and Risk Management Department as our next Risk Manager. This is an opportunity to lead and shape a citywide risk management program that helps protect our people, assets, resources, and ability to serve the community. As Risk Manager, you will provide strategic leadership across the organization—helping the City identify and understand risk, prevent losses, strengthen workplace safety, effectively manage insurance and claims, and make thoughtful, risk-informed decisions.

This is a highly collaborative role. You will work across the organization—from operational and facilities teams to department leadership and external partners—to understand unique risks and develop practical, workable solutions. Success in this role requires a leader who brings strong technical expertise and sound judgment while building relationships and serving as a trusted resource to departments. Leading a dedicated team of two, the Risk Manager provides strategic direction and oversight for the Risk Management Division’s programs, budgets, and key initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic Insurance & Claims Management
• Liability Mitigation & Consultation
• Contract Review & Risk Transfer
• Citywide Safety & Loss Prevention
• Fiscal & Program Oversight

Please review the Risk Manager classification for additional information about the position and its responsibilities.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

The ideal candidate is an experienced risk management professional who combines technical expertise with sound judgment, curiosity, and a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach. They understand that effective risk management is not simply about identifying risk it is about helping the organization understand its options, make informed decisions, and accomplish its work responsibly. The successful candidate will be an approachable and credible partner who builds strong relationships across the organization and is comfortable working with employees and leaders at all levels. They can translate complex risk issues into clear, practical guidance, respectfully challenge assumptions when necessary, and balance appropriate risk mitigation with the operational realities of delivering public services.

We are seeking a leader who:

• Builds trust and productive relationships across departments and at all levels of the organization.
• Approaches risk management as a collaborative partner and problem-solver.
• Brings strong knowledge of insurance, claims, liability, safety, loss prevention, and risk transfer.
• Communicates complex information clearly and provides practical, actionable guidance.
• Exercises sound judgment and remains composed when navigating complex or sensitive situations.
• Thinks strategically while remaining comfortable engaging in the day-to-day operational work of municipal risk management.
• Develops and supports staff while fostering accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Looks for opportunities to strengthen systems, improve consistency, and continuously advance the City’s approach to risk management.

Any combination of training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities, to perform the essential functions of the position, may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business or public administration, risk management, or related field; and
• Five (5) years' of increasingly responsible experience in an insurance, industrial safety, loss control, public administration, law, or other related field, including at least one year of lead or supervisory experience.

Union Representation:

This position is not represented by a union.

Schedule:

The position will have flexible schedule primarily 4/10 M-TH; (3 in office days and one remote workday). Schedule subject to agreement with supervisor.