Risk Division Manager - At-Will

Overview

The City of Moreno Valley is looking for a forward-thinking Risk Division Manager to lead its risk, insurance, and safety functions. This is a leadership role for someone who wants to safeguard public assets, strengthen workplace safety, and build programs that support long-term organizational resilience.

This is a full-time at-will contract position. The schedule is flexible, with placement possible on a 5/8, 9/80, or 4/10 work arrangement. A 2% base salary increase is planned for the first full pay period after July 1, 2026. The recruitment will stay open until the role is filled and may close at any point after the first review date. The first review of applications is scheduled for Monday, June 15, 2026.

Role Summary

Reporting to the Human Resources Director, the selected candidate will oversee the City’s risk management operations, including safety initiatives, self-insured liability and workers’ compensation programs, claims handling, insurance renewals, and risk reduction strategies. The position is responsible for helping protect the City from financial exposure, supporting legal and regulatory compliance, and maintaining a safe work environment.

The role also involves supervising staff, managing budgets, and serving as the City’s contact for insurance carriers, legal counsel, employees, and other stakeholders on risk-related issues. As the City’s Safety Officer, the manager will lead safety programs, deliver training, and encourage a strong culture of prevention and risk awareness across departments.

Ideal Candidate

The preferred candidate will bring deep public-sector risk management experience, strong analytical ability, and a strategic approach to managing liability and insurance matters. This person should be comfortable working independently while serving as the organization’s technical resource for risk-related decisions.

They should be skilled in evaluating claims, spotting trends, managing insurance portfolios, reviewing and developing contracts to reduce exposure, and designing proactive strategies that improve safety and resilience. Strong communication, relationship-building, project management, and technology skills are important, along with the ability to use data and modern risk systems to support sound decisions. A mindset focused on continuous improvement is highly valued.

Experience in the public sector, familiarity with California law, and an Associate in Risk Management (ARM) designation are considered desirable.

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in human resources, business or public administration, industrial-organizational psychology, or a related discipline is required. Candidates should have at least five years of progressively responsible risk management experience, including a minimum of two years in a supervisory or lead role.

License Requirements

Applicants must hold, and maintain throughout employment, a valid California Class C driver’s license or an equivalent license.

About the Human Resources Division

The Human Resources Department supports the City’s mission by creating a high-performing, service-driven workplace. Its responsibilities include recruitment and selection, employee and labor relations, classification and compensation, benefits administration, workers’ compensation, and employee learning and development.

Selection Process

The City will review the strongest applicants at each step based on the submitted materials, including the completed Supplemental Questionnaire. Candidates who meet the required criteria and stand out as the best fit may move forward in the hiring process.

HR will review applications and supporting documents after the posting closes to confirm whether candidates meet the minimum and preferred qualifications. Applicants who qualify will proceed to the next stage and receive email updates about their status.

Application screening will identify the candidates whose experience and qualifications best match the essential requirements of the role.

Some applicants may be asked to complete a self-recorded video appraisal interview, where responses are submitted to a set of structured questions with no live interviewer or proctor.

Those selected may then be invited to a technical interview designed to assess job-related knowledge, problem-solving ability, and core competencies through standardized questions and evaluation criteria.

The City may adjust the selection steps based on department needs, and all candidates will be informed of any changes. After the appraisal stage, HR will create an eligible list, and candidates on that list may be referred for interviews for current and future vacancies.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodations

The City of Moreno Valley is committed to equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace free from discrimination. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities.

If an accommodation is needed for the interview process, candidates may contact Human Resources at hr@moval.org or (951) 413-3045.