The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is currently recruiting to fill one (1) vacancy for the position Risk Manager, in the Risk Management Division of the Human Resources Department. This recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and establish an eligibility list.
Under general direction, plans, organizes, oversees, coordinates, and manages the staff and functions of the Risk Management section, including workers’ compensation, occupational safety and health, and environmental, general liability and insurance; provides services related to insurance and tort liability claims against the Authority; identifies, develops, and implements processes and controls to continuously monitor risks and minimize the Authority’s exposure to losses; provides complex and responsible support to the Assistant Chief of Human Resources in areas of expertise; and performs related duties, as assigned.
SUPERVISON RECEIVED AND EXCERCISED
Receives general direction from the Assistant Chief of Human Resources. Exercises direct and general supervision over professional, technical, and administrative support staff.
CLASS SUMMARY:
This is a manager classification responsible for developing, planning, and reviewing the programs, services, and activities of the Risk Management section of the Human Resources Department including identifying, assessing, and mitigating a variety of risks which could impact the safety, security, financial prosperity, and reputation of the Authority. Responsibilities include developing and implementing policies and procedures, budget administration and reporting, program evaluation, and management of staff for the assigned areas. Incumbents serve as a professional-level resource for organizational, managerial, and operational analyses and studies. Performance of the work requires the use of considerable independence, initiative, and discretion within broad guidelines.
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Risk Manager
EDUCATION (position requirements at entry):
- Bachelor's Degree in risk management, business or public administration, finance, or a related field.
EXPERIENCE (position requirements at entry):
- Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in the administration of comprehensive risk management, loss control, or occupational health and safety program.
- Two (2) years of supervisory experience.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS (position requirements at entry):
- Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year of appointment, Self-Insurance Administrator (SIA) Certification, issued by the State of California, Department of Industrial Relations.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year of appointment, designation as a Certified Risk Manager or an Associate in Risk Management (ARM).
- Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License.
This classification is subject to enrollment in the California DMV Pull Notice Program, which periodically provides Risk Management with the incumbent's Driver License record and status.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Positions in this class typically require: fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Incumbents may be subjected to travel.
NOTE: The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.
SELECTION PROCEDURES:
This recruitment and selection procedure will be held in accordance with the OCFA's Selection Rules and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the OCFA and the Orange County Fira Administrative Managers Association (OCFAMA), both of which are available in the Human Resources Department and at www.ocfa.org.
Application Review: The Human Resources Department reviews all applications to identify the qualified candidates to be referred to the next step of the selection process.
Oral Interview: The minimum passing score is 80%. The panel interview will have a weight of 100% of the candidate's overall score. All candidates who achieve a passing score on the panel interview will be placed on the eligibility list. Candidates will be interviewed and rated by a panel of job knowledge experts. Each candidate's rating will be based on responses to a series of questions designed to elicit the candidate's qualifications for the job.
Selection Interview: The most qualified candidates will be invited to a final selection interview.
ELIGIBLE LIST:
The eligibility list will remain in effect for a period of one (1) year from the date of establishment. The Assistant Chief of Human Resources may abolish or extend a promotional eligibility list at any time.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
- Last Day to Submit Application: Monday, November 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
- Oral Interviews: Week of December 16, 2026
- Selection Interviews: TBD
Please note, all dates are subject to change.
CHANGE IN SCHEDULING/ SELECTION PROCESS:
If there is a change in the scheduling or selection process, all affected candidates will be notified by the assigned recruiter.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCOMMODATION:
In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation for the purpose of testing should contact Duke Steppe, Human Resources Manager at (714) 573-6807 or dukesteppe@ocfa.org at least 72 hours prior to the need for the accommodation.
QUESTIONS:
All questions regarding this recruitment should be addressed to Duke Steppe, Human Resources Manager at (714) 573-6807 or dukesteppe@ocfa.org.
NOTE:
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without prior notice.
