Strategic Risk Manager for Public Sector | Remote & Flexible

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

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.