Deputy Director of Risk Management

Job Description:

Deputy Director of Risk Management

Description

The Job

Apply by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 2, 2025 for Priority Consideration for 1st Round Interviews

The Department of Risk Management is recruiting for a Deputy Director who is responsible for assisting the Director of Risk Management with the overall planning and management of the operations of San Bernardino County’s Risk Management Department to achieve the department’s mission of providing loss prevention and control programs, insurance, environmental, and claims management services to San Bernardino County departments, districts, and trust members to reduce or eliminate losses. The Deputy Director provides significant input and guidance to the Director, influencing executive decisions that direct the operations of the department and has responsibility for directing the management of operational/technical functions. The Deputy Director performs advanced legal work in the area of risk and claim liability management and has oversight of comprehensive insurance programs, claims adjusting, and resolution activities.

The Deputy Director may oversee insurance procurement, budget preparation and fiscal administration, as well as multiple programs such as Self Insured, Self-Administered Liability, Workers' Compensation, Safety and Risk Control, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) programs.

For more detailed information, refer to the Deputy Director of Risk Management job description.

This excellent opportunity for career growth also offers a lucrative compensation and benefits package that includes bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to max step, and the benefits listed below:

Benefits Overview

HEALTH BENEFITS

LEAVE PROVISIONS

RETIREMENT PERKS

• Medical & Dental: Family Coverage
• Vision: Employee + Dependent Coverage
• Premium subsidies to offset health costs
• Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses

• Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
• 80 hours Annual Administrative Leave with cash-out option
• 11 days accruable sick leave
• 15 paid holidays
• Perfect Attendance Leave
• Flexible work schedules

• Generous pension
• Retirement reciprocity may be available!
• 401(k) with Employer Match 2x Employee Contribution up to 8%
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Retirement Medical Trust (RMT)

DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings Plan - Short & Long-Term Disability
Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement

For more information, review the Employee Benefits Summary

Modified Benefit Option: As an alternative to the traditional benefits package, you may also be eligible to elect the Modified Benefit Option (MBO) that provides a 4% increase above the base rate of pay with modified benefits. For more detailed information, refer to the MBO - Exempt BbOU .

A hybrid telework schedule may be offered upon satisfactory work performance. Some departments may also offer a 9/80 schedule, where incumbents enjoy a nine-day biweekly schedule.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-employment Process: Applicants must pass an extensive background check, which includes credit check, DOJ LiveScan fingerprinting, DMV check, and physical exam including drug testing, prior to appointment.

Travel : Statewide and nationwide travel is occasionally required at employer's expense. Travel throughout the County is required and employees are required to make provision for transportation. Mileage reimbursement may be available at current IRS rates.

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must meet all of the following requirements:

EDUCATION: A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution* in Business/Public Administration, Finance, Risk Management, or a closely related field.

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EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in risk management, managing third party administration, or insurance. Experience must include two (2) years of administrative and supervisory responsibility. Experience may be concurrent.

*Note: Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position will have experience in a self-insured environment and completion of an Associate in Risk Management (ARM) or Associate in Risk Management for Public Entities (ARM-P).

Selection Process

Examination Procedure:

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as only the most highly qualified candidates may be referred for interview. Do not refer to a resume; it will not be reviewed.

Application Procedure :

To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Applications will be accepted continuously and reviewed periodically. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time.

Apply by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 2, 2025 for Priority Consideration for 1st Round Interviews

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email . Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com and from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn of any additional information regarding this recruitment. Also, check your Government Jobs account for notifications. Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.

If you require technical assistance, please review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veteran's Preference Policy .

Please follow this link for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process

Exempt Unit-Group C

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits, please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

Salary:

$105,185.60 - $150,259.20 Annually