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Risk Manager

$111,519–$132,496 per year

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About this job

Location: Education Services Center, Oxnard, CA

Job Type: Classified Full Time Regular

Closing Date: 10/29/2026 at 4:00 PM Pacific Time

Supplemental Information

This is a Dual Certification recruitment: Candidates who attain a passing score on each examination part will be placed in rank order on an eligibility list after promotional credits are added to the composite test scores of promotional candidates. These examinations are open to permanent employees and the public.

TENTATIVE SELECTION TIMELINE

Application deadline October 29, 2026

Paper screening completed November 6, 2026

Planned candidate interviews November 13, 2026

Planned final interviews TBD

The Board of Education is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital, pregnancy, parental status, reproductive health, decision making, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Description

Please Note: The job description included with this recruitment reflects proposed revisions that are pending approval by the Personnel Commission

Future Vacancy

1 - Risk Manager for 8 hours per day, 245 workdays per year

This eligibility list will be valid for one year and will be used to fill an upcoming vacancy due to a retirement. Expected start date would be in December.

Plans, coordinates and directs risk management operations and activities for the District including employee benefits, safety, property and liability, loss control and insurance programs and functions; coordinate and direct communications, personnel, resources, inspections, benefit plans and information to meet District needs, minimize financial exposure and enhance employee, student and public safety and well-being; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel and perform a variety of other duties relative to assigned area of responsibility.

Examples of Duties

  • Plans and oversees the District’s risk management, safety, and loss control programs, including workers’ compensation, liability, and property programs.
  • Evaluates claims, loss data, and accident trends and recommends measures to reduce exposures and strengthen District safety practices.
  • Conducts investigations of specific employee, student, and public accidents, incidents, and property losses; coordinates required documentation for claims, hearings, and legal matters.
  • Administers workers’ compensation, liability, and property insurance programs; coordinates claims with third-party administrators, insurers, adjusters, and legal counsel; and ensures accurate reporting and asset coverage.
  • Ensures District compliance with laws, regulations, and reporting requirements related to workers’ compensation, liability, safety, and Cal/OSHA.
  • Reviews District contracts, projects, and activities for potential risk exposures and recommends risk transfer or mitigation strategies.
  • Administers the District’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) and coordinates site-level safety inspections, hazard assessments, and corrective actions.
  • Develops and delivers safety training and guidance related to risk prevention, injury reporting, and workplace safety requirements.
  • Coordinates District emergency preparedness and disaster response planning from a risk management and safety perspective, including development and maintenance of required procedures.
  • Maintains official records and files related to claims, insurance coverage, safety activities, and regulatory compliance.

11.Prepares and analyzes required risk management reports, including loss analyses, claims summaries, and regulatory submissions.12.Represents the District in meetings with insurers, joint powers authorities, regulatory agencies, and other external partners.13.Coordinates restitution, recovery, and reimbursement for District property losses and damages.14.Collaborates with business/fiscal department to coordinate benefit enrollment activities for District employees; assures proper enrollment, adding and deletion of employees to and from various benefit plans; assures proper processing and evaluation of enrollment and claim forms and paperwork.15.Communicates with personnel, administrators and various outside organizations to exchange information, coordinates activities and resolves issues or concerns; coordinates with City and County authorities in the areas of emergency preparedness, hazardous events and general emergencies.16.Performs related duties as assigned.

What you need

  • Minimum Qualifications
  • Knowledge of:
  • 1.Risk management practices for workers’ compensation, liability, and property programs.
  • 2.Laws and regulations related to Cal/OSHA, industrial injury, and district liability.
  • 3.Insurance coverage, claims processes, and risk financing.
  • 4.Loss control methods and hazard identification.
  • 5.Incident investigation and regulatory reporting requirements.
  • 6.Contract terms for indemnification and insurance.
  • 7.Recordkeeping requirements for claims and safety programs.
  • 8.Health benefits administration.
  • Skills in:
  • 1.Assessing claims, loss data, and risk exposures.
  • 2.Coordinating insurance and claims activities with external partners.
  • 3.Conducting accident and incident investigations.
  • 4.Reviewing contracts and project documents for risk implications.
  • 5.Preparing risk management reports and regulatory submissions.
  • 6.Using office software and risk management systems.
  • Ability to:
  • 1.Communicate clearly in oral and written form.
  • 2.Exercise sound judgment in evaluating risk and recommending actions.
  • 3.Prioritize work and meet required timelines.
  • 4.Lead, train, and support assigned staff to achieve departmental objectives.
  • 5.Build and maintain cooperative working relationships.
  • 6.Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • 7.Learn new practices, procedures, and technology related to risk management.
  • Employment Standards
  • Graduation from high school or equivalency and college-level coursework or specialized training in risk management or safety programs. Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in risk management, five (5) years are desirable.
  • Licenses and Other Requirements
  • A valid California Driver’s License and evidence of insurability under the District’s liability insurance coverage. All licenses and requirements must be valid at the time of employment and maintained throughout employment.
  • Physical Requirements
  • Employees in this classification must be able to sit, walk, or stand for extended periods; operate a computer and keyboard; use near vision to review written documentation; hear and understand speech in person and on the telephone; and use manual dexterity to operate telephones and standard office equipment. Employees must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs., and bend, stoop, and reach as required to complete work tasks.
  • Working Environment
  • Employees in this classification work in a district office environment with regular fieldwork when conducting investigations. Work involves contact with staff, administrators, outside agencies, and the public, and requires travel to various District sites.

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