Assistant Risk Manager - Financial Services
Contra Costa County, CA
California, USA
Published 4 weeks ago
Risk Modelling
Salary : $123,871.92 - $150,567.00 Annually
Location : Contra Costa County, CA
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: AJDP-2024E
Department: Risk Management
Opening Date: 11/20/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: B8
The Position
***This is a continuous recruitment***
***Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately***
The Board of Supervisors have authorized the following future salary increase of 5% on July 1, 2025.
Why join the Contra Costa County Risk Management Department?
Contra Costa Risk Management Department is seeking an Assistant Risk Manager to join our Financial Services program area. The Assistant Risk Manager - Finance Services will coordinate and liaise with the County Director of Risk Management on financial issues, manage and oversee various financial services programs and the risk management self-insurance trust funds, insurance programs, and program support for various other County agencies and programs. Under general direction, the incumbent will perform and assist in a wide variety of budgetary, financial, administrative, and analytical support duties as well as provide risk management information to the county's budget team.
The Assistant Risk Manager- Finance Services reports directly to the County Director of Risk Management-Exempt.
Why join our Risk Management team?
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 Finance Services program is a small and dedicated unit within the Risk Management team. Each team member has a unique opportunity to support each other, make an immediate impact on the program, and to share their experience and knowledge with the rest of the team.
We are looking for someone who is:
The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six (6) months.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business or public administration, finance, or a closely related field.
AND
Experience: Four (4) years of full-time, professional level experience with management of self-insured trust funds, or insurance brokerage, preferably with a public agency. At least two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.
Depending on the position(s) to be filled, qualifying experience may be limited to experience directly related to the assignment as specified on the job announcement.
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 supervisory experience.
Substitution for Major: One (1) additional year of qualifying experience of the type noted above may be substituted for the required academic major.
Desirable Qualifications:
For recruitment specific questions, please contact Angelica Tran at Angelica.Tran@hrd.cccounty.us. For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs' applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627.
CONVICTION HISTORY
After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to
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The purpose of the questionnaire is to provide applicants the opportunity to elaborate on their experience, education, and training for this position and to assist the HR staff in assessing each applicant's qualifications. Your responses to the questionnaire will be used to better understand your relevant experience, education, and training to determine which applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the recruitment process. Do not answer any of the questions by indicating "see attached application or see resume."
I have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business or public administration, finance, or a closely related field.
I have at least two (2) years of experience working in a supervisory capacity.
Describe your supervisory experience. Include employer name and number of people supervised. If you do not have supervisory experience, enter N/A.
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How many years of experience do you have managing self-insured internal service funds with a public agency?
Describe your experience managing self-insured internal service funds with a public agency.If you do not possess this type of experience, please write "N/A"
07
How many different departments have you collaborated or engaged with regarding self-insured trust funds in a leadership capacity in any given role?
Describe your experience in collaborating or engaging with departments in a leadership capacity regarding self-insured trust funds.If you do not possess this type of experience, please write "N/A"
09
How many budgets have you created related to insurance programs?
How many ad hoc reports do you typically create per year?
How many actuarial reports have you reviewed for financial input into program budgets?
How many years of experience do you have working with public entities that utilize a claims management system?
Describe your experience working with public entities that utilize a claims management system. Be specific and include which claims management systems you have used.If you do not possess this type of experience, please write "N/A"
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By checking this box, I am confirming that all statements made in this supplemental questionnaire and on the application are accurate and true; and I understand that misstatements or omissions of material facts will result in being rejected from this recruitment process or released from future employment with Contra Costa County.
Location : Contra Costa County, CA
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: AJDP-2024E
Department: Risk Management
Opening Date: 11/20/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: B8
The Position
***This is a continuous recruitment***
***Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately***
The Board of Supervisors have authorized the following future salary increase of 5% on July 1, 2025.
Why join the Contra Costa County Risk Management Department?
Contra Costa Risk Management Department is seeking an Assistant Risk Manager to join our Financial Services program area. The Assistant Risk Manager - Finance Services will coordinate and liaise with the County Director of Risk Management on financial issues, manage and oversee various financial services programs and the risk management self-insurance trust funds, insurance programs, and program support for various other County agencies and programs. Under general direction, the incumbent will perform and assist in a wide variety of budgetary, financial, administrative, and analytical support duties as well as provide risk management information to the county's budget team.
The Assistant Risk Manager- Finance Services reports directly to the County Director of Risk Management-Exempt.
Why join our Risk Management team?
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 Finance Services program is a small and dedicated unit within the Risk Management team. Each team member has a unique opportunity to support each other, make an immediate impact on the program, 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.
- A Leader. You will be guiding and coaching others to accomplish a common goal.
- Managing and overseeing various financial service programs and functions at the department level, including the county self-insurance trust funds utilized to fund the general liability, auto liability, property, workers' compensation, medical malpractice, and various other County agencies and Programs
- Providing the insurance pool and broker a complete property value analysis (auto, fire, equipment, buildings, and facilities) for purposes of securing appropriate insurance coverage
- Acting as a liaison with county departments, special districts, outside agencies, state and federal agencies, 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)
- 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:
- You will work in a fast-paced environment
- You will be expected to manage multiple assignments with competing deadlines
- You may interact with clients that are upset and/or confused
- 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
The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six (6) months.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business or public administration, finance, or a closely related field.
AND
Experience: Four (4) years of full-time, professional level experience with management of self-insured trust funds, or insurance brokerage, preferably with a public agency. At least two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.
Depending on the position(s) to be filled, qualifying experience may be limited to experience directly related to the assignment as specified on the job announcement.
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 supervisory experience.
Substitution for Major: One (1) additional year of qualifying experience of the type noted above may be substituted for the required academic major.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Public Administration, Public Health, Loss Control, Safety, Health and Environmental Applied Sciences, Occupational Health and Safety, or a closely related field
- Application Filing: All applicants must apply on-line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/contracosta and submit the information as indicated on the job announcement by the final filing date. A completed Supplemental Questionnaire is required at the time of applying.
- Application Evaluation: Depending on the number of applications received, an Application Evaluation Board may be convened to evaluate and select the best-qualified candidates for invitation to the next phase of the examination.
- Training and Experience Evaluation: Consists of an evaluation of each candidate's relevant education, training and/or experience as presented on the application and supplemental questionnaire. (Weighted 100%)
For recruitment specific questions, please contact Angelica Tran at Angelica.Tran@hrd.cccounty.us. For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs' applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627.
CONVICTION HISTORY
After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to
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The purpose of the questionnaire is to provide applicants the opportunity to elaborate on their experience, education, and training for this position and to assist the HR staff in assessing each applicant's qualifications. Your responses to the questionnaire will be used to better understand your relevant experience, education, and training to determine which applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the recruitment process. Do not answer any of the questions by indicating "see attached application or see resume."
- I understand
I have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business or public administration, finance, or a closely related field.
- Yes, I have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business or public administration, finance, or a closely related field.
- No, I do not have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business or public administration, finance, or a closely related field.
- I am substituting additional qualifying experience for the required education on a year for year basis up to a maximum of two (2) years.
I have at least two (2) years of experience working in a supervisory capacity.
- Yes
- No
Describe your supervisory experience. Include employer name and number of people supervised. If you do not have supervisory experience, enter N/A.
05
How many years of experience do you have managing self-insured internal service funds with a public agency?
- I do not possess this type of experience
- I have less than one (1) year of experience as described
- I have one (1) or more years, but less than four (4) years of experience as described
- I have four (4) or more years, but less than ten (10) years of experience as described
- I have ten (10) or more years of experience as described
Describe your experience managing self-insured internal service funds with a public agency.If you do not possess this type of experience, please write "N/A"
07
How many different departments have you collaborated or engaged with regarding self-insured trust funds in a leadership capacity in any given role?
- 0 departments
- 1-5 departments
- 6-9 departments
- 10-15 departments
- 15 or more departments
Describe your experience in collaborating or engaging with departments in a leadership capacity regarding self-insured trust funds.If you do not possess this type of experience, please write "N/A"
09
How many budgets have you created related to insurance programs?
- 0 budgets
- 1-5 budgets
- 6-20 budgets
- 21-50 budgets
- 50 or more budgets
How many ad hoc reports do you typically create per year?
- 0 ad-hoc reports
- 1-5 ad-hoc reports
- 6-20 ad-hoc reports
- 21-50 ad-hoc reports
- 50 or more ad-hoc reports
How many actuarial reports have you reviewed for financial input into program budgets?
- 0 actuarial reports
- 1-5 actuarial reports
- 6-10 actuarial reports
- 11-20 actuarial reports
- 20 or more actuarial reports
How many years of experience do you have working with public entities that utilize a claims management system?
- Beginner (less than one (1) year of experience as described)
- Intermediate (one (1) or more years, but less than two (2) years of experience as described)
- Advanced (two (2) or more years, but less than three (3) years as described)
- Expert (three (3) or more years of experience as described)
- I do not possess this type of experience
Describe your experience working with public entities that utilize a claims management system. Be specific and include which claims management systems you have used.If you do not possess this type of experience, please write "N/A"
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By checking this box, I am confirming that all statements made in this supplemental questionnaire and on the application are accurate and true; and I understand that misstatements or omissions of material facts will result in being rejected from this recruitment process or released from future employment with Contra Costa County.
- I understand