Risk Manager

Commerce City • Full-time • Denver, CO, US • 3w ago

General Purpose

Hiring salary is dependent upon experience.

The hiring range is $116,101 - $129,001 / annually.

Join our dynamic team as a Risk Manager and play a pivotal role in enhancing the safety and well-being of our City! In this key position, you'll lead and manage our comprehensive risk management program, overseeing liability and property claims while collaborating with insurers to ensure our projects are safeguarded. You'll have the opportunity to develop and implement innovative safety and loss control programs, conduct thorough reviews of City contracts, and manage workers’ compensation effectively.

As the subject-matter expert, you'll provide vital guidance to department leaders and staff on risk management strategies and on crafting and revising policies that protect our community. If you're passionate about fostering a culture of safety and proactive risk management, we'd love to hear from you!

We care about our employees and offer a generous benefits package : Health & wellness benefits, 6% retirement contribution match and 3% 457 Deferred Compensation match, general leave, work/life balance, and more.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our success, and we are committed to creating a supportive and welcoming work environment for all of our employees. If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference in your community, we encourage you to apply for this position today. Be A Part Of It and contribute to the vibrant growth and development of Commerce City as we strive to provide exceptional services and foster a thriving community.

Please review the full job description here!

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in business administration or management, the social sciences, public administration, or other related program; and Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in managing risk management functions, that includes at least two (2) years of work experience in a lead or supervisory role; or

An associate degree in business administration or management, the social sciences, public administration, or other related program; and Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in managing risk management functions, that includes at least two (2) years of work experience in a lead or supervisory role; or

A high school diploma or equivalent and (8) eight years of progressively responsible experience in managing risk management functions, that includes at least two (2) years of work experience in a lead or supervisory role

Associate in risk management (ARM), Chartered Property Causality Underwriter (CPCU), or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification is preferred but not required

Process Overview:

Apply Today: We ask that you complete and submit an online application AND INCLUDE A RESUME AND COVER LETTER (in the cover letter, please describe your Risk Management experience), which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

Qualification Review: HR will screen applications for minimum qualifications after the posting closes.

Application Review: Applications for candidates that meet minimum qualifications will be forwarded to the hiring manager, who will review and evaluate application materials.

Interview(s): We aim to schedule interviews with candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and pass the application review.

Tentative Recruitment Timeline:

Deadline to apply - 7/16/2026.

Zoom Interviews - Week of July 20th.

In-person Panel Interviews - Week of August 3rd.