Risk Manager

cityoffortworth; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Pension plan

11 paid holidays

Professional development

Job summary

The City of Fort Worth is seeking a seasoned Risk Manager to oversee workers’ compensation and return-to-work programs. This leadership role manages claims, vendor contracts, and regulatory compliance for a large employee base, including first responders.

A bachelor’s in a related field and several years of risk management experience are required, with strong communications skills. The position is hybrid, with competitive pay and benefits, and closes on November 18, 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in risk management, public administration, business administration or related field
• Five (5) years of risk management experience with strong emphasis on workers’ compensation claims handling
• Two (2) years of administrative and supervisory responsibility; vendor management experience
• Valid Texas Driver’s License; ability to obtain Texas workers’ compensation license within six months of employment
• Effective public speaking and ability to interact with city leadership and the public

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the workers’ compensation program and manage third-party administrator files
• Oversee claims from inception to resolution and coordinate with TPA and attorneys
• Develop and implement training and communications for employees and management on workers’ compensation
• Ensure regulatory compliance and prepare data reporting; monitor loss trends and provide guidance on settlements

Skills

Public speaking

Vendor management

Claims oversight

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in risk mgmt/HR/business

Job description

Pay Range: $120,000 - $130,000 annual compensation

Job Posting Closing on: Wednesday, November 18, 2026

Workdays & Hours: Hybrid

Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities. Find out More!

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. where our employees are dedicated to serving over 1,000,000 residents. Our commitment to exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability are values that set us apart.

A Risk Manager job is available in the Human Resources Department. In this high-profile role, you'll provide program oversight of the workers' compensation and return-to-work programs for the City covering over 9,000 lives, including our valued first responders.

Success in the position demands demonstrated experienced in timely and effective claims oversight as well as building short and long-term program goals that support our employees and align with financial and regulatory guidelines. As an experienced Risk Manager, you must be well-adapted to work under pressure while identifying compliant and compassionate solutions that meet injured and ill employees where they are. The ideal candidate will understand the importance of being responsive to high-profile claims in real time.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in risk management, human resources public administration, business administration or a related field
• Five (5) years of risk management experience with a strong emphasis on workers' compensation claims handling, claims supervision and client services
• Direct experience in vendor management, including demonstrated ability to effectively implement and measure service and contractual requirements
• Effective public speaker with the ability to interact with and present to the public, city leadership and governing body
• Two (2) years of administrative and supervisory responsibility
• Valid Texas Driver's License
• Possession of, or ability to obtain a State of Texas Workers' Compensation adjusting license within six months of employment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Designation such as Certified Workers' Compensation Professional or Workers' Compensation Claims Professional
• Two (2) years experience in financial management, in a self-funded model including budget development and monitoring as well as procuring excess insurance or other stop loss measures
• Five (5) years experience directly administering claims in the State of Texas, with mid to expert-level comprehension of state and related regulations

The Risk Manager job responsibilities include:

• Managing daily operations of the workers' compensation program in accordance with the self-insurance program, oversees third-party administrator files; assists with legal settlement strategies and processes, maintains files, records and other documents. Oversees the management of claims from inception to resolution. Responds to workers' compensation claims request from third-party partners and attorneys. Reviews, monitors and provides recommendations and strategies to mitigate claims exposure and settlement claims
• Claims management includes claims processing and research, medical case management, discovery coordination, legal case management, return to work programs and loss reporting Monitors claims activity and provides effective feedback to third-party claims administrator to optimize workers' compensation program that includes attendance at TPA scheduled claim reviews in order to oversee handling of claims, work with Internal Parties and TPA on data exchange, maintain daily contact with TPA, maintain workflow tasks in a timely manner
• Attends and participates in Benefit Review Conferences and Contested Case Hearings with the Texas Division of Workers' Comp City's with the City's legal team where appropriate
• Develops and implements training and communications for employees, supervisors, department heads and City management regarding workers' compensation program
• Provides guidance and advice in the development of claims services, functions, policies, programs and regulatory matters. Gathers, analyzes and reports complex workers' compensation data. Prepares statistical workers' compensation data and trending analysis. Creates and maintains databases for claims management as appropriate. Implements proactive solutions to current loss trends. Ensures claims are managed in compliance with regulatory requirements and guidelines. Informs management of large loss cases and performance of occupational health providers. Maintains regulatory reporting and documentation relating to occupational illness and injuries
• Manages vendor contracts and maintains workers' compensation operational budget. Contributes to the development of the city's Risk Fund

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