Director of Risk Management Job at Contra Costa County, Martinez, CA

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  • Contra Costa County
  • Martinez, CA

Job Description

This range is provided by Contra Costa County. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$207,964.64/yr - $252,782.32/yr

Contra Costa County is seeking an experienced, forward‑thinking professional to lead its self‑insured Risk Management Department. The Risk Management Department operates within a highly collaborative, evolving organization. The department is responsible for a variety of disciplines including Workers’ Compensation, General Liability, Property Insurance and Claims, Loss Control, Occupational Safety, and Environmental Compliance.

The ideal candidate brings:

  • A combination of technical depth in risk and insurance management with a collaborative, grounded leadership style.
  • A balanced leadership presence, analytical and data‑driven, yet approachable, transparent, and empathetic.
  • Experience both as a strategist and a hands‑on leader, able to anticipate emerging challenges, navigate complex organizational dynamics, and drive continuous improvement.

For more information on the position, please visit the official job description on the County website.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s or higher‑level degree in public or business administration, accounting, finance, risk management, insurance or a closely related field. Professional certifications such as Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Financial Risk Manager (FRM), Professional Risk Manager (PRM) are highly desirable.

And

Experience: The equivalent of at least five (5) years of professional full‑time, progressively responsible, experience in management of risk management that included general liability, property and workers’ compensation claims and insurance management for a large and diverse organization. Two (2) years of which must have involved supervisory and management authority and financial responsibility; public sector experience is highly desirable.

Selection Process

To be considered for this exceptional career opportunity, submit your resume, cover letter, and a list of six work‑related references (two supervisors, two direct reports, and two colleagues, who will not be contacted until final stages and only with prior permission of the candidate). This position has a first resume review date of November 28, 2025 . The County may have future opportunities within this department, and qualified applicants may be considered for new roles as they become available.

Please go to the CPSHR website to submit your application:

For additional information about this position, please contact:

Tel: 916-471-3439

Website:

Resumes will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this brochure. Candidates deemed to have the most relevant qualifications will be invited to interview with the consultant. CPS HR Consulting will report the results to Contra Costa County. The County will then select candidates to be interviewed by a panel. A final interview process may be scheduled for selected candidates along with extensive reference and background checks.

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Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function
  • Management
Industries
  • Government Administration
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Job Tags

Full time

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