Deputy Director of Risk Management
Apply NowCompany: County of San Bernardino, CA
Location: San Bernardino, CA 92404
Description:
Salary : $105,185.60 - $150,259.20 Annually
Location : San Bernardino, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-18146-01
Department: Risk Management
Opening Date: 04/19/2025
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 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
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.
-AND-
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 , 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 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 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 theVeteran'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
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
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Instructions: The information provided on the Application and your responses to the following Supplemental Questions will be used in a competitive evaluation. Accurate responses should be provided for each question, and all experience must be clearly detailed in the work experience section of your application in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered. Do not refer to a resume as it will not be reviewed.
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Education: Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Business/Public Administration, Finance, Risk Management, or a closely related field?
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Education: Indicate your highest level of education, field of study, and list any professional training(s) (courses or seminars). Include the institution/organization name and course title. If none, indicate "N/A."
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Experience: Do you have at least five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in risk management, managing third party administration, or insurance?
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Qualifying Experience: Describe your professional experience in risk management, managing third party administration, or insurance. Include your employer(s), job title(s), job duties, and level of responsibility. Experience must also be clearly detailed in the work experience section of your application. If none, indicate "N/A."
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Supervisory Experience: Do you have at least two (2) years of full-time administrative and supervisory experience?
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Supervisory Experience: Describe your administrative supervisory experience. Include your employer(s), position title(s), responsibilities, and titles and number of staff supervised. Experience must also be clearly detailed in the work experience section of your application. If none, indicate "N/A."
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Public Liability: Describe your experience in the management of Public Liability claims administration. Include your employer(s) and job title(s).Experience must also be clearly detailed in the work experience section of the application. If none, indicate "N/A."
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Litigation Management: Describe your experience in litigation management of staff and contract counsel. Include your employer(s) and job title(s).Experience must also be clearly detailed in the work experience section of the application. If none, indicate "N/A."
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Workers' Compensation: Describe your experience managing Workers' Compensation claims. Include your employer(s) and job title(s).Experience must also be clearly detailed in the work experience section of the application. If none, indicate "N/A."
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Third Party Administrators: Describe your experience contracting with and managing Third Party Administrators. Include your employer(s) and job title(s).Experience must also be clearly detailed in the work experience section of the application. If none, indicate "N/A."
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Self-Insured Agency: Describe your experience managing claims in a self-insured agency. Include your employer(s) and job title(s).Experience must also be clearly detailed in the work experience section of the application. If none, indicate "N/A."
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Insurance Contracts: Describe your experience with insurance contracts. Include your employer(s), job title(s), type(s) of contracts and level of responsibility. Experience must also be clearly detailed in the work experience section of the application. If none, indicate "N/A."
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How did you learn about this position?
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
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**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Follow this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. 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.
Required Question
Location : San Bernardino, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-18146-01
Department: Risk Management
Opening Date: 04/19/2025
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 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.
-AND-
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 , 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 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 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 theVeteran'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
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
01
Instructions: The information provided on the Application and your responses to the following Supplemental Questions will be used in a competitive evaluation. Accurate responses should be provided for each question, and all experience must be clearly detailed in the work experience section of your application in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered. Do not refer to a resume as it will not be reviewed.
- I understand.
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Education: Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Business/Public Administration, Finance, Risk Management, or a closely related field?
- Yes
- No
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Education: Indicate your highest level of education, field of study, and list any professional training(s) (courses or seminars). Include the institution/organization name and course title. If none, indicate "N/A."
04
Experience: Do you have at least five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in risk management, managing third party administration, or insurance?
- Yes
- No
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Qualifying Experience: Describe your professional experience in risk management, managing third party administration, or insurance. Include your employer(s), job title(s), job duties, and level of responsibility. Experience must also be clearly detailed in the work experience section of your application. If none, indicate "N/A."
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Supervisory Experience: Do you have at least two (2) years of full-time administrative and supervisory experience?
- Yes
- No
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Supervisory Experience: Describe your administrative supervisory experience. Include your employer(s), position title(s), responsibilities, and titles and number of staff supervised. Experience must also be clearly detailed in the work experience section of your application. If none, indicate "N/A."
08
Public Liability: Describe your experience in the management of Public Liability claims administration. Include your employer(s) and job title(s).Experience must also be clearly detailed in the work experience section of the application. If none, indicate "N/A."
09
Litigation Management: Describe your experience in litigation management of staff and contract counsel. Include your employer(s) and job title(s).Experience must also be clearly detailed in the work experience section of the application. If none, indicate "N/A."
10
Workers' Compensation: Describe your experience managing Workers' Compensation claims. Include your employer(s) and job title(s).Experience must also be clearly detailed in the work experience section of the application. If none, indicate "N/A."
11
Third Party Administrators: Describe your experience contracting with and managing Third Party Administrators. Include your employer(s) and job title(s).Experience must also be clearly detailed in the work experience section of the application. If none, indicate "N/A."
12
Self-Insured Agency: Describe your experience managing claims in a self-insured agency. Include your employer(s) and job title(s).Experience must also be clearly detailed in the work experience section of the application. If none, indicate "N/A."
13
Insurance Contracts: Describe your experience with insurance contracts. Include your employer(s), job title(s), type(s) of contracts and level of responsibility. Experience must also be clearly detailed in the work experience section of the application. If none, indicate "N/A."
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How did you learn about this position?
- Human Resources Website
- GovernmentJobs.com
- Indeed
- PARMA website
- PARMA Conference
- CCWC Conference
- Job Fair
- Other website
- Friend or relative
- Other
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
- I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.
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**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Follow this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
- I understand
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. 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.
- I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.
Required Question