PORT RISK MANAGER I-II

PORT RISK MANAGER I-II

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PORT RISK MANAGER I-II

Salary

$41.28 - $63.78 Hourly

Location

City of Long Beach, CA

Job Type

Classified - Full-Time, Permanent

Job Number

N81AN-26

Department

Harbor - (CL)

Opening Date

06/01/2026

Closing Date

6/15/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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DESCRIPTION

Applications are available online beginning Monday, June 1, 2026, through 11:59 pm, Monday, June 15, 2026.

SALARY INFORMATION:

Grade I - $41.276 - $56.161 Hourly

Grade II - $46.825 - $63.777 Hourly

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Under direction of the Port's Director of Finance, assists with the development and administration of a comprehensive risk management program for the Harbor Department, including identifying and measuring risk exposures, developing methods for controlling risk and preventing losses, and negotiating insurance coverages to ensure appropriate coverage for potential losses; responsible for all aspects of property and liability insurance renewals including the development of underwriting information and interaction with broker/insurance underwriter representatives to satisfy marketing requirements; recommends the type and amount of insurance coverage that should be obtained based upon Port needs including deductibles/self-insured retentions; reviews leases, contracts, agreements, and permits for potential liabilities and unacceptable contingency provisions and makes recommendations to minimize the Port's risk and exposure; assists developmental representative in establishment of insurance criteria for leases, contracts and/or agreements; monitors ongoing insurance compliance for land leases, contracts, and other agreements and takes appropriate action to resolve issues; develops departmental administrative procedures for monitoring and/or enforcing insurance provisions of contracts, leases and permits; provides ongoing customer service and technical advice on insurance coverage issues to individuals and organizations within the City and Port tenants; maintains Port property valuation records and analyzes exposure to update information regarding insured values and nature of risks; assists the City Attorney's office with handling of claims for losses; develops and administers a section budget that allows for necessary program development while adhering to cost containment measures; prepares insurance related reports and correspondence for departmental use; supervises support staff; oversees and monitors work of consultants and insurance brokers insuring that best interests of the Port are maintained; may act for the Director of Finance; performs other related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

Candidates must meet one of the following options, A or B:

A. Five (5) years of paid, full time equivalent experience in increasingly responsible risk management dealing with complex insurance coverage assessment and negotiation.

OR

B. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in risk management or a closely related field (proof required)* AND three (3) years of experience in a risk management-related field that offers substantial knowledge of the area of complex insurance coverage assessment and negotiation.

*Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristic on the form. Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Candidates must possess all of the following:

• Knowledge in assessing risk factors to determine appropriate insurance needs;

• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing, particularly in the area of insurance-related technical documents and correspondence;

• Ability to read, interpret, evaluate and negotiate complex insurance policies, leases and related documents;

• Ability to deal with others in a firm but tactful manner.

A valid motor vehicle operator’s license, or the ability to arrange necessary and timely transportation for field travel.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

EXAMINATION WEIGHTS

Application and Supplemental Application......................................................Qualifying

Appraisal Interview……………………………………………………………......................…….100%

A minimum rating of 70 must be attained in order to pass the examination. Certification by score bands will be considered based on analysis of exam results. The resulting eligible list will remain in effect for at least one year. Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. Only those candidates showing the strongest backgrounds on the basis of comparative analysis will be invited to the examination process. Based on the number of applications accepted, the selection procedure may be changed. In the event a revision is necessary, the affected persons will be notified.

In accordance with Civil Service Procedure 3.38, all eligible veterans that successfully qualify on any or all open-competitive examinations shall receive an additional credit of ten (10) points that will be added to their original passing score. Disabled veterans passing the examination shall receive a credit of fifteen (15) points that will be added to their original passing score. (A copy of the veterans DD-214, Member 4 form indicating honorable discharge must be attached to the application at the time of filing.)

This position is eligible for Local Hiring Preferences and Veterans Preference Points. Learn more about available preferences and eligibility criteria here:

If you have not received notification within two weeks after close of filing, please contact the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

EQUITY AND INCLUSION

The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for some positions interacting with the public.

This information is available in an alternative format by request at View phone number on click.appcast.io. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department two (2) business days prior to the test at View phone number on click.appcast.io. For the hearing impaired, call View phone number on click.appcast.io.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

J.O.B. N81AN-26 PRM:SR HR: 5/12/2026

Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

· Medical and Dental Insurance

· Life Insurance

· Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)

· Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave

· Deferred Compensation

· Credit Union Membership

· Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)

· Flexible Spending Accounts

· Free Employee Parking

· Paid Parental Leave*

*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

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INSTRUCTIONS : The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about your qualifications for the position of PORT RISK MANAGER I-II. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Be specific and detailed in your responses. Certificates should be attached but may not be substituted in lieu of the required application forms (i.e., responses should NOT state "see resume"). Please be advised that failure to answer required questions will result in an incomplete application and will jeopardize your opportunity to be placed on the eligible list. The application and supplemental questionnaire and attachments must be completed and received by the filing deadline. Proof of any required documents must be uploaded to the online application. Please be advised that failure to provide the required documents will result in an incomplete application and will jeopardize your opportunity to be placed on the eligible list. If you require assistance, please call our customer service line at View phone number on click.appcast.io during the filing period between the hours of 7:30 AM through 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday or email View email address on click.appcast.io and include PORT RISK MANAGER I-II in the subject line. Do you understand the instructions for completing and submitting the application and supplemental questionnaire for this job?

• Yes

• No

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REQUIREMENTS TO FILE: Applicants must meet the following options to qualify: Option A: Five (5) years of paid, full time equivalent experience in recent, increasingly responsible risk management dealing with complex insurance coverage assessment and negotiation. OR Option B: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in risk management or a closely related field (proof required)* AND three (3) years of the required experience in a risk management-related field that offers substantial knowledge of the area of complex insurance coverage assessment and negotiation. Indicate under which option you qualify for Port Risk Manager I-II.

• Option A: Five (5) years of paid, full time equivalent experience in increasing responsible risk management dealing with complex insurance coverage assessment and negotiation.

• Option B: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in risk management or a closely related (proof required)* AND three (3) years of experience in a risk management-related field that offers substantial knowledge of the area of complex insurance coverage assessment and negotiation.

• I do not qualify based on the options listed above. I understand that selecting this option will disqualify me from this position.

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EXPERIENCE Option A: Five (5) years of paid, full time equivalent experience in recent, increasingly responsible risk management dealing with complex insurance coverage assessment and negotiation. OR Option B: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in risk management or a closely related field (proof required)* AND three (3) years of the required experience in a risk management-related field that offers substantial knowledge of the area of complex insurance coverage assessment and negotiation. Please indicate how much experience you have.

• 0-11 months

• 12-23 months

• 24-36 months

• 37-48 months

• 49-60 months

• 61 months or more

• No paid experience

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If applying under Option A: Describe your five (5) years of paid, full time equivalent experience in recent, increasingly responsible risk management dealing with complex insurance coverage assessment and negotiation. To receive credit for the required experience, you must include the following information describing your experience as it relates to the requirements. Do not copy and paste your resume 1) Employer(s) Name 2) Job Title 3) Dates of employment (mo/year to mo/year) 4) Total average hours per week 5) Duties performed for the position held Your response MUST be complete to receive credit for this experience. Incomplete responses WILL NOT receive credit. If you do not have any related experience or applying under Option B, type N/A.

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If applying under Option B: Indicate your level of education that qualifies you under Option B. To receive credit for the required education under Option B, you must attach proofs of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. If you do not have a degree in risk management or a closely related field and applying under Option A, please select No degree and applying under option A

• Associates Degree in risk management or a closely related field and have attached proof

• Bachelors Degree in risk management or a closely related field and have attached proof

• Masters Degree in risk management or a closely related filed and have attached proof

• No degree and applying under option A

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If applying under Option B: Describe your three (3) years of the required experience in a risk management-related field that offers substantial knowledge of the area of complex insurance coverage assessment and negotiation. To receive credit for the required experience, you must include the following information describing your experience as it relates to the requirements. Do not copy and paste your resume 1) Employer(s) Name 2) Job Title 3) Dates of employment (mo/year to mo/year) 4) Total average hours per week 5) Duties performed for the position held Your response MUST be complete to receive credit for this experience. Incomplete responses WILL NOT receive credit. If you do not have any related experience or applying under Option A, type N/A.

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge in assessing risk factors to determine appropriate insurance needs is required. Briefly describe in detail your knowledge in this area. Your response must demonstrate the knowledge in this area to receive credit. DO NOT copy and paste resume or duplicate answers. Incomplete responses WILL NOT receive credit. If you do not possess this knowledge, indicate NONE.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: By answering yes, I understand that proof of required documents must be submitted as attachments at the time of filing. I also understand that failure to submit all required documents at the time of filing will result in my application being considered incomplete. Proofs for this position may include: college transcripts/degrees and/or DD-214 Member 4 Form, if claiming veteran's preference. Please note that candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalency at the time of filing.

For information on evaluation services: Education Evaluation Services (

• Yes

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The City of Long Beach offers local hiring preference points to applicants who meet certain criteria, including residency, higher education, internal non-career employment, and completion of internships or apprenticeships. If you would like to be considered for these points for PORT RISK MANAGER I-II, NeoGov Job Number: N81AN-26, please complete the Local Hiring Preferences Questionnaire using the following link: Local Hiring Preferences ( )

and upload any required verification documents in PDF format. Note: You will need to reference NeoGov Job Number: N81AN-26. Incomplete questionnaires or missing documents will result in your application being reviewed without the application of local hiring preference points. For any questions or for more information, please call the Talent Acquisition help desk at View phone number on click.appcast.io or visit Hiring Preferences ( )

. Please select one of the following options to confirm your status regarding the local hiring preference points:

• I have completed the Local Hiring Preferences Questionnaire using the link provided and submitted all required documents for consideration of local hiring preference points.

• I have reviewed the eligibility criteria, and the local hiring preference points do not apply to me. I do not wish to be considered for local hiring preference points, even if eligible.

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CERTIFICATION STATEMENT: I hereby certify that all information provided in my online application, including the Supplemental Questionnaire, is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that the department may contact my current and past employers or educators to verify the information that I have provided in my application. I understand that any falsification or omission of material facts disqualifies me from further consideration for this recruitment. To certify the above statement, please type your full name below.

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Employer

City of Long Beach

Department

Harbor - (CL)

Address

Human Resources Department 411 W. Ocean Blvd., 4th Fl Long Beach, California, 90802

Phone

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