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Deputy Director of Risk Management - Exempt

The Position

Contra Costa Risk Management Department is seeking a Deputy Director of Risk Management. Under the administrative-executive direction of the Director of Risk Management, the Deputy Director of Risk Management will plan, organize, coordinate, direct and administer operations related to financial activities and operations of various programs within the department. 

The Deputy Director of Risk Management reports directly to the County Director of Risk Management-Exempt and is responsible for fiscal administration of the departments’ Internal Service Funds. 

Why Join the Contra Costa Risk Management Department?

The County believes staff is its greatest asset. We strive to provide a workplace that is inclusive of all people, cultures, and backgrounds. At Contra Costa County, we see every day as a chance to create a positive impact on the individuals we serve. We lead through our values, integrity, community, and our employees are dedicated and provide excellent service. 

The Risk Management department is a small and dedicated department in Contra Costa County. Each team member has a unique opportunity to support each other, make an immediate impact, and to share their experience and knowledge with the rest of the team.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Proficient. You will need to be familiar with principles and practices of governmental budget development and analysis of insurance programs, cost allocation, and responding to financial audits.
• Analytical and a strong communicator. You will need to communicate professionally and effectively both in written form and verbally.
• Adept. You will need to be familiar with cash management and investment of self-insurance trust funds.
• Knowledgeable. You will need to be familiar with financial programs and software applications including database spreadsheets.
• Team Oriented. You will need to maintain working relationships with multiple parties including other County departments.
• Organized and results driven. You will need to balance multiple assignments and priorities in a fast-paced environment and work effectively under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Leadership. You will need to guide and coach others to accomplish a common goal.

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Managing and overseeing various financial service programs and functions, including the county Internal Service Funds utilized to fund the workers’ compensation, general liability, auto liability, cyber liability, property, crime bond, medical malpractice, and various other County agencies and Programs
• Working with the Assistant Risk Manager – General Services in providing the insurance pool and broker a complete property value analysis (auto, fire, equipment, buildings, and facilities) for purposes of appropriate insurance coverage
• Acting as a liaison with county departments, special districts, outside agencies, state and federal agencies, actuary, insurance pool, and insurance broker
• Developing and maintaining a statistical data system to provide county departments with information, including budgetary projections and future costs
• Preparing and presenting comprehensive correspondence and reports, which may include financial or statistical data, including providing information for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
• Interpreting actuarial reports
• Writing reports, developing financial models, benchmarking, and process analysis, auditing and enhancing program process, and reconciling transactions by comparing and correcting data
• Providing administrative direction for department programs including General Services, Compliance Training Programs, and Equal Employment Opportunity Office, and supervising program staff.

A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will be part of a dynamic team
• You will have the opportunity to have a Hybrid remote work schedule
• You will have access to a generous benefits package including retirement, health plan options and other benefits listed here: Employee Benefits | Contra Costa County, CA Official Website

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You will work in a fast-paced environment
• You will be expected to manage multiple assignments with competing deadlines
• You will interact with various stakeholders and explain the process to ensure sufficient liquidity to meet self-insured obligations 

Competencies Required:

• Analyzing & Interpreting Data: Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
• Self-Management: Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability
• Mathematical Facility: Performing computations and solving mathematical problems
• Using Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applications
• Delivering Results: Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks
• Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• Driving Results: Demonstrating concern for achieving or surpassing results against an internal standard of excellence
• Valuing Diversity: Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace
• Industry Monitoring: Grasping the external political, economic, competitive, and social factors affecting the industry
• Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
• Presentation Skill: Formally delivering information to group

Minimum Qualifications

License Required: Candidates must possess a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Out of state valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License will be accepted during the application process 

Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business or public administration, accounting, finance, risk management, insurance, or a closely related field.

Experience: Five (5) years of full-time, professional level experience in risk management, managing self-insured trust funds, preferably with a public agency who is self-insured. At least two (2) years of which must have been in a management capacity.

Substitution: Additional qualifying experience of the type noted above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two (2) years.  No substitution is allowed for the management experience.

Selection Process

1.) Application Filing:  All applicants must apply on-line at www.cccounty.us/hr and submit the information as indicated on the job announcement by the final filing date. This includes submitting a copy of your resume and cover letter for this position.
2.) Application Evaluation: All completed applications received by the final filing date will be reviewed. Each candidate will be evaluated on the relevant education, training and/or experience as presented on the application.
3.) Interview: Following review of the applications, a select group of the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

This classification is EXEMPT from the merit system and is not subject to guidelines set forth in the Personnel Management Regulations.
Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to a hiring interview.