RISK MANAGER 1530

City of Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Los Angeles invites applications for a Risk Manager to oversee a broad risk management program in a City department. The role involves identifying risks, developing controls, and coordinating insurance coverage; supervising staff and managing RMIS/ERM tools.

Required are a four-year degree and at least two years of related experience in risk management areas such as risk assessment, safety, or claims, with certifications substituted for up to one year of experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Two years of full-time paid experience in two or more risk management areas (risk assessment, risk financing, safety, claims, etc.).
• Substitution: professional certifications may substitute for up to one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Administers a comprehensive risk management program for a City department.
• Identifies and measures risk exposure; develops loss-prevention methods.
• Reviews contracts, coordinates insurance coverage, and may supervise staff.

Skills

Risk management

Analytical ability

Supervision

Oral communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

ANNUAL SALARY

$107,699 to $157,476; $133,235 to $194,768; $160,107 to $234,085

The salary in the Department of Water and Power is $137,975 to $171,424; $170,694 to $212,057; and $199,758 to $248,179

NOTES

1. Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.
2. Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.
3. For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to https://personnel.lacity.gov/Reciprocity_CityDepts_and_DWP.pdf.

Risk Manager Responsibilities

A Risk Manager administers a comprehensive risk management program for a City department which may include: planning, organizing and directing the work of professional, technical, and/or clerical employees engaged in the administration of a risk management program; identifying and measuring risk exposure; developing methods for controlling risks and preventing losses; collecting and analyzing data on department risks and losses; developing workplace safety training and property loss prevention programs; recommending and negotiating insurance coverage; reviewing and analyzing department practices and procedures on planned and unplanned activities; preparing cost of risk reports; recommending risk financing techniques; administering indemnity and insurance requirements for contractors, vendors, tenants and permitaes; supervising or monitoring claims administration; applying sound supervisory standards and techniques in building and maintaining an effective work group; and fulfilling equal employment opportunity responsibilities.

Qualifications

1. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university;
2. Two years of full-time paid experience involving responsibility for two or more of the following areas:
   1. risk assessment and evaluation
   2. risk financing or risk evaluation
   3. risk control including safety, industrial hygiene, and/or property loss prevention
   4. self-insurance administration or owner-controlled insurance (wrap-up) program administration
   5. insurance underwriting or production
   6. claims management, adjustment or investigation
   7. workers’ compensation program administration
   8. insurance procurement and policy review
   9. coordination of brokerage contract, fees, and premiums

Certification Substitutions

Possession of a valid certification or designation in the following programs may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience:

1. Associate in Risk Management (ARM)
2. Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU)
3. Workers’ Compensation Claim Professional (WCCP)
4. Registered Professional Adjuster (RPA)
5. Certified Risk Manager (CRM)
6. Fellow in Risk Management (FRM)
7. Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC)
8. Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
9. Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)

PROCESS NOTES

1. Applicants who lack six months or less of the required experience at the time of filing may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met.
2. As a condition of employment, a valid Class C driver’s license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is required at the time of appointment. Applicants will be deemed ineligible for hire if their DMV record reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation within the last 36 months in any state or jurisdiction. The City of Los Angeles reserves the right to issue a notice of ineligibility at any time before a final job offer is extended.
3. Applicants must list their school name and location, type of degree earned and major in the Education section of the application. Applicants who fail to provide this information on their application will not be considered further in this examination.
4. Applicants wishing to substitute a valid certification or designation for a maximum of one year of the required experience must submit a copy of their certificate(s). The copy of the certificate(s) must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the certificate(s) is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted it.
5. Each valid certification or designation will be accepted as a substitute for six (6) months of the required experience. Substitution will be limited to no more than any two (2) of the listed certifications or designations for a maximum of one year of the required experience.
6. Applicants with experience in the use of a Risk Management Information System (RMIS) or Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), or in alternative risk financing techniques is highly desired.
7. Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at https://personnel.lacity.gov/Accredited%20Institutions%2008-21-08.pdf.
8. Candidates completing the examination process will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their qualifying degree to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications must be received by THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2026.

In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City Promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applications submitted during the filing period may be kept on file in the event that additional applicants need to be tested to meet hiring needs.

Examination Weight: Essay - Advisory
Interview - 100%

The examination will consist entirely of an evaluation of professional and personal qualifications by interview. In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated: Analytical Ability; Supervision; Results Orientation; Oral Communication; Written Communication; Leadership; Awareness of the City Environment, Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: the fundamentals of risk management and enterprise risk management; liability concepts and practices as applied to risk management; current insurance market conditions as applied to municipal government; major municipal risks and liabilities and their subsequent impact on operations; safety management and training programs as required by California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) as related to risk management; risk management-related programs and processes; risk management information systems and their use; methods and techniques used to: control and prevent losses, maintain and update risk management related contracts, settle and/or resolve claims; alternative techniques to traditional risk financing; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://personnel.lacity.gov/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Risk Manager.

Prior to the interview, candidates will be required to prepare some written material related to the duties and responsibilities of a Risk Manager. This essay material will not be separately scored, but will be presented to the interview board for review and consideration, which may include discussion, in the overall evaluation of the candidate. Those who do not complete the advisory essay will not be invited to the interview and will be considered to have failed the entire examination. Please note that candidates must complete the advisory essay and meet minimum qualifications as stated on this bulletin in order to be considered further in the examination process. To be considered complete, the advisory essay must include a substantive response for each question or problem included in the advisory essay for which a candidate is required to provide an answer.

The advisory essay will be administered on-line. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the specific steps needed to complete the on-line advisory essay. Candidates will be required to complete the on-line advisory essay between MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 2027 and MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2027. Candidates who fail to complete the advisory essay as instructed may be disqualified.

Candidates will be notified later by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the interview, which will be held in Los Angeles or virtually. It is anticipated that interviews will begin during the period of MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2027 and FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2027.

NOTES

1. This examination is based on a validation study.
2. As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at https://personnel.lacity.gov/exams/verify_disability.pdf.
3. Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.
4. In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who have received a regular appointment to a City position or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates.
5. Candidates will accrue seniority at the rate of 0.10 of a point for each year of continuous classified City service in those classes which provide qualifying experience for this position. A maximum of one point will be added to the score of those candidates.
6. A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list.
7. Appointment to this class is subject to a one-year probationary period under the provisions of Section 1011 of the Los Angeles City Charter.
8. In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22 and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list.

Notice

If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquiry regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers.

THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS

The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: https://personnel.lacity.gov/faqs/employment-testing-process.html