Risk Management Director

Please note due to the limited number of applications we have extended the recruitment period. New closing date is Friday July 24 2026 at 4:30pm.

Under general direction to plan organize and direct the Districts risk management program in the areas of workers compensation health and welfare benefits property and liability and insurance programs of the district; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel; perform related duties as assigned.

The classification specification does not describe all duties performed by all incumbents within the class. This summary provides examples of typical tasks performed in this classification.

Plan develop and recommend policies regulations and operational procedures related to the Districts risk management program including the areas of workers compensation health and welfare benefits property and liability and insurance programs. E
Direct the work of the Districts workers compensation program including supervision of claims administration payment of temporary or permanent disability benefits rehabilitation and employee safety programs related to CAL/OSHA requirements. E
Draft and recommend budgets related to risk management and insurance coverages. E
Conduct studies or related research activities to ensure adherence to appropriate risk management legal mandates policies regulations and district standards or needs. E
Direct preparation of records and reports necessary to develop experience-cost-analysis and safety loss prevention summaries for guidance of management. E
Prepare and present reports and information related to risk management accident prevention and district loss and claims experience. E
Review and analyze district insurance costs loss claims experience accident history and make recommendations for appropriate risk management programs and cost reduction through such actions as changing carriers pools modifying bidding procedures changing specifications educational programs safety committee activities etc. E
Set up and maintain appropriate data storage and retrieval systems for management of risk related information. E
Inspect facilities and grounds to evaluate conditions affecting safety and risk management control. E
Provide counsel and advice to operational units concerning accident prevention risk reduction loss control and state and federal employment requirements on testing for substance and alcohol abuse. E
Investigate and evaluate risk management related claims against the district. E
Participate in the investigation of incidents and coordinate the preparation of material and evidence for use in hearings litigation and insurance claim cases. E
Provide technical assistance and expertise in evaluating existing and proposed insurance coverage and insurance contract language in such areas as:

Use risk analysis techniques to determine insurance needs and develop coverage conditions and specifications for brokers. E
Act as liaison with the district insurance representatives of carriers serving the district and pools in which the District is a member. E
Coordinate and integrate district insurance plans such as Workers Compensation awards with medical plans and pools. E
Negotiate adjustments of insured and uninsured loss claims with insurance carriers and cooperate viith legal representative to provide information for litigation of insured risk. E
Monitor and evaluate the service provided by Brokers of Record and Pools. E
Insure that insurance programs comply with federal state and local laws. E
Review current or pending insurance legislation to determine need for change or modification of risk coverage or other related impact. E
Interpret implement and enforce risk management policies and regulations. E
Confer with employees experiencing work related illness or injury. E
Provide or refer employees for appropriate vocational rehabilitation evaluation or counseling. E
Direct and manage administrative matters related to routine office functions such as employment training and evaluation of staff allocation or use of financial or physical resources etc. E
Plan supervise train and evaluate employee work performance and interview select and recommend prospective employees. E

Note: At the end of some of the duty statements there is an italicized E which identifies essential duties required of the classification. This is strictly for use in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Knowledge of:

Principles methods and procedures of modern public and business administration organization management supervision and planning.
Concepts trends methods practices and procedures pertaining to risk management.
CAL/OSHA regulations and safety inspection methods.
Insurance labor and safety laws or codes.
Laws related to industrial injury or illness school district liability property and health insurance.
Claims office management such as claims reporting and lawsuit preparation.
Objectives and general operating techniques of a school district.
Training and supervision of personnel.
Policies procedures and practices of employer provided self-insurance programs.
Modern office equipment such as personal computer and multiline telephone.
Personal computer software including spread sheets such as Excel.

Ability to:

Accurately understand and interpret laws rules and regulations pertaining to insurance and risk management.
Effectively plan and direct the work of others.
Conduct studies gather data analyze complex data and/or problems and develop effective solutions or recommendations.
Plan organize and develop an effective risk management and loss prevention program.
Work effectively with such individuals or employees employee representatives insurance carrier representatives district management personnel and the general public.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Prepare clear and accurate reports.
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Speak clearly and effectively before individuals or groups.
Prepare and administer budgets.
Operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices.

Education and Training

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in business or public administration or closely related field is required preferably with course work relating to law insurance risk management or safety engineering.

Experience

At least five years management experience in the administration of risk management programs including investigation and adjustment of Workers Compensation and Liability claims general liability and property claims and employee group insurance including medical dental and vision plans is required. At least three years of the experience with an organization or third party administrator dealing with no less than 2000 employees is highly desirable.

Certification by the State of California as a Self Insurance Administrator is highly desirable.

Associate in Risk Management or Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter or Certified Risk Manager or Fellow in Risk Management are highly desirable

Any other combination of training and/or experience that could likely provide the desired skills knowledge or abilities may be considered.

Possession of valid California Class C Drivers license at the time of appointment.

An applicant for this class will be required to obtain at his/her own expense and submit his/her motor vehicle driving record at the time of appointment. The record must meet and be maintained at the districts safe driving record standard. Failure to meet this requirement will result in the disqualification and/or rejection of the eligible regardless of any other standing.

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Nondiscrimination Statement: The Long Beach Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination harassment (including sexual harassment) intimidation or bullying targeted at any student or employee by anyone based on the student or employees actual or perceived race color ancestry nationality national origin immigration status ethnic group identification ethnicity age religion marital status pregnancy and related conditions parental status physical or mental disability medical condition sex sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression or genetic information or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

For questions or complaints contact Equity Compliance Officer: Steve Rockenbach Director of Employee Relations1515 Hughes Way Long Beach CA 90815 and Title IX Coordinator: Kimberly Dalton Director of Human Resource Services 1515 Hughes Way Long Beach CA 90815 and 504 Coordinator: Jenny R. Acosta Program Administrator 2221 Argonne Ave LB 90815 .

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