Risk Officer ($15k Signing Bonus!)

County of Napa; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus $15K

Job summary

County of Napa seeks a strategic leader with deep expertise in public sector risk management to oversee risk, compliance, and insurance programs. The role requires advising executive leadership on organizational risk and operational strategy, and building strong partnerships across departments to protect county assets and deliver public services.

The successful candidate will drive continuous improvement, manage workers' compensation, general liability, and property insurance, and lead

Qualifications

• Experience in public sector risk management, including liability, property and workers' compensation claims.
• Experience advising executives and elected officials on risk, compliance, and operational strategy.
• Ability to build cross-department partnerships and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk management program for County of Napa, aligning with strategic goals.
• Advise executive leadership and elected officials on organizational risk and compliance.
• Oversee claims, insurance management, and workplace safety initiatives.
• Collaborate across departments to implement risk controls and policy updates.

Skills

Risk management

Workers' compensation

Insurance management

Regulatory compliance

Public sector experience

Education

Bachelor's or higher in public or business administration

Job description

NapaCounty is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage.

Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities.

The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.

As an organization, Napa County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. Learn more.

The successful candidate will be eligible to receive a $15K signing bonus as outlined by the County's Hiring Incentive Policy.

The list established by this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies for up to one year. There is currently one (1) regular full-time vacancy.

The Ideal Candidate

is a strategic, collaborative, and solutions-oriented leader with deep expertise in public sector risk management, workers' compensation, insurance, workplace safety, and leave administration. They are an experienced executive who can navigate complex regulatory environments, build strong partnerships across departments, and confidently advise executive leadership and elected officials on organizational risk, compliance, and operational strategy. The successful candidate is an innovative problem solver who inspires high-performing teams, drives continuous improvement, and is passionate about protecting the County's workforce, assets, and ability to deliver exceptional public service. This is an "at-will" management position.

Experience and Education

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

Experience: The equivalent of at least six (6) years of professional full-time, progressively responsible, experience in risk management that included general liability, property and workers' compensation claims and insurance management for a large and diverse organization, public sector experience is highly desirable.

Education: Bachelor's or higher-level degree in public or business administration, accounting, finance, risk management, insurance or a closely related field.

License or Certificate*

Professional certifications such as Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Financial Risk Manager (FRM), Professional Risk Manager (PRM), and an Associate in Risk Management (ARM) are highly desirable. Possession of a valid California driver's license.

*Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.

The Recruitment Process

• Application Screening: Human Resources will screen applications as they are received.
• Oral Panel Interview: The most qualified candidates from the interview process will be placed on the eligibility list and may be considered to fill positions for up to one year.

Candidates must attach a cover letter, resume, and at least five professional references to their application for consideration.

The Human Resources Department reserves the right to change the recruitment process at any time.

Benefits

Learn more about the benefits package for this position.

ADA Accommodation

Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at [phone].

Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3102).