Contra Costa

Contra Costa County is dedicated to providing public services which improve the quality of life of our residents and the economic viability of our businesses. Contra Costa County serves people, businesses, and communities. Our organization and each one of our employees’ value, clients and communities, accountability, partnerships, fiscal prudence, quality services, and organizational excellence.

Submit Application:  The 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 department’s Internal Service Funds.

The County believes staff are 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.

• 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

Managing and overseeing various financial service programs and functions, including the county's 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

• You will be part of a…