Risk Manager

Salary : $92,544.00 - $126,924.00 Annually
Location : Conejo Valley Unified School District - Thousand Oaks, CA
Job Type: Full-Time: 12 Months / 8 Hours
Job Number: 26-302-1
Division: Business Services
Department: Safety and Risk Management
Opening Date: 09/18/2026
Closing Date: 10/1/2026 12:00 AM Pacific
Salary Schedule Range: 111


RECRUITMENT DETAILS


RECRUITMENT DETAILS
APPLICATION PROCESS

Complete the on-line application by clicking the "Apply" link above. Do not abbreviate job titles for yourself or employers. All pertinent employment with a Temporary Agency must indicate frequency and length of assignment. Prior to submitting your application, verify it reflects all relevant experience and education.
Application Process
(a) Complete the ONLINE application by clicking the "Apply" link at the top of the page. Be sure your application reflects all relevant experience, paid or volunteer. DO NOT rely on your resume to convey experience.
(b) Attach resume and cover letter within the application.
(c) Applications will be screened to select the most qualified candidates


EXAMINATION PROCESS
(a) Training and Experience Evaluation:
Applications will be screened for best qualified applicants to compete in the competitive examination process.

For those passing the Training and Experience Evaluation (notified after the recruitment closing date) :

For those passing the Training and Experience Evaluation:
(b) Performance Exam (50% of total score) - DATE: TBD
In-Basket Performance Examination utilizing Microsoft Office Suite 2010 Software.

For those passing the Performance Examination
(c) Structured Oral Interview (50% of total score) - TBD

A total score will be computed using weighted scores on all testing components. Applicants must receive a passing score on the oral examination to be placed on the 6 month-long eligibility list. The top 3 ranks (scores) on the eligibility list are eligible for the hiring interview for each vacancy in this classification within the life of the list.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
BASIC FUNCTIONUnder the direction of Deputy Superintendent, Business Services, plans, coordinates, implements and directs the District's Risk Management programs, including but not limited to, health and safety, general property/ liability insurance, workers' compensation, employee benefits and health insurance, in adherence to Federal and State laws, and District rules and regulations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Plans, organizes, coordinates and implements the insurance, loss control and risk management programs, including self-insured and indemnity functions of property, casualty, liability, worker's compensation, medical, dental, vision, life and retirement programs and employee and pupil safety programs.
Interprets and applies assigned code, laws, legislation and sections of collective bargaining agreements pertaining to risk management and safety.
Participates in the investigation of incidents and coordinates the preparation of material and evidence for use in hearings, litigation and insurance claim cases.
Reviews district contracts for safety, risk and insurance requirements;
Monitors expenditures in the health benefits and worker's compensation funds and insurance related portions of all other District funds;
Conducts on-site inspections, and identifies and analyses District loss exposures and reviews loss histories
Performs property, liability and related insurance surveys
Evaluates and analyzes financial and other data to prepare and present reports and information related to risk management, accident prevention and District loss and claims experience.
Assists in the development, maintenance and management of necessary budgets to accomplish risk management programs; evaluates and analyzes costs and benefits of insurance programs and participates in contract negotiations with providers; and assists in the development of cost containment programs
Participates on the District's Safety and Health Benefit's Committee, and assists with the District's safety training program for employees and supervisors.
Provides technical expertise and support to administrators and employees concerning safety training, loss control, health and welfare benefits and worker's compensation.
Communicates with health care providers, attorneys and third party administrators regarding health insurance and worker's compensation issues.
Process first aid invoices for employees who are injured, but not to a degree that would require filing a workers' compensation claim;
Reviews injured employees' timesheets and verifies industrial leave against records received from medical facilities.
Maintains appropriate data storage and retrieval systems for risk-related information.
Maintains an inventory of all District vehicles to ensure they are included in the District's insurance coverage.
Acts as District representative on the Ventura County Schools Self-Funded Authority Risk Management Committee.


OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience
A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field, AND two years of experience performing increasingly responsible duties in support of a risk management and/or workers' compensation programs, preferably in a public agency setting.
*Alternate variations of education/experience that would likely yield the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered as acceptable in meeting minimum entrance requirements to qualify for participation in the examination process.
Licenses/Certifications/Special Requirements

• Valid California Class C Driver's License

JOB COMPETENCIES: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities


JOB COMPETENCIES: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
Principles, trends, methods and procedures pertaining to risk management, risk reduction, self-funded and indemnity programs, comprehensive employee benefit options and methods and liability program offerings;

General and specific insurance coverage's including, but not limited to liability, property, machinery, difference-in-condition transit, worker's compensation group health, life and long-term disability

Loss control techniques

Laws related to work related injury or illness, school district liability and pupil safety

Business applications of computers and financial record keeping principles.

Ability to:
Understand, interpret and implement laws/rules and regulations relative to financial and risk management

Employ effective techniques to collect, investigate and analyze varied data

Use a high degree of initiative and judgment in problem solving

Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with employees and employee organizations, public agencies, health care providers, health insurance and worker's compensation administrators and the public

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing

Develop and conduct training programs and make oral presentations to varied audiences
Nondiscrimination in Employment

The CVUSD Governing Board is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity gender expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. (BP 0410). Any applicant who attempts to directly contact individual Board Members with the intent of influencing the deciaion of the Board will be considered disqualified from candidacy for this position.
BENEFITS

MEDICAL/PRESCRIPTION INSURANCE: Employees are eligible to participate in a variety of District-plans. Employee contribution amount towards a premium varies based on medical plan. Family coverage is also available with an additional employee monthly paid premium, includes prescription drug coverage.


DENTAL INSURANCE: District-paid coverage for family dental insurance.


VISION CARE INSURANCE: District-paid coverage for family vision insurance.

HOLIDAYS: Up to fifteen paid holidays per year; N/A for Assistant Superintendent, Business Services.

LIFE INSURANCE : District-paid coverage for life insurance.

SICK LEAVE : One day per month, cumulative from year to year (employees working less than 12 months shall earn sick leave on a pro rata basis).

VACATION : 22 days/year; No vacation accrual for Assistant Superintendent, Business Services

SALARY STEP MOVEMENT : Anniversary date until top step is reached; N/A for Assistant Superintendent, Business Services.

AUTOMOBILE ALLOWANCE: $335/month for Director/Department head positions; $500/month for Assistant Superintendent.

DOCTORATE DEGREE: Additional $798/Year.

LONGEVITY COMPENSATION: Upon completion of 19, 24, and 29 years of service from the hire date, employees receive an additional $823/year on the salary schedule; N/A for Assistant Superintendent, Business Services.

RETIREMENT: Employees are covered by Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and Social Security. Contributions are made by both the employee and employer. Click to visit website.
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Please read carefully before completing your application. To assist our screening committee in evaluating your background qualifications for this position, please answer the following questions. DO NOT RELY ON YOUR RESUME TO CONVEY EXPERIENCE. The Supplemental Questions are a part of the regular application and must be completed in full. I have read and understand the above instructions.

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Please summarize your experience planning and implementing a Risk Management program for an organization. Please highlight any experience with a school district or other public entity.
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Please summarize your experience with workers' compensation programs. In your answer, please address the following: reviewing and processing claims; working directly with claims examiners and legal counsel on specific claims; supervising Return to Work programs.
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Please summarize your experience with workplace safety inspections, including general follow-up activities following the inspections.
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The Risk Manager in the Conejo Valley Unified School District has daily phone, e-mail, and personal contact with employees, parents and the public regarding a wide range of risk management issues. Please summarize your experiences, philosophies and strategies for effectively communicating with and assisting people in similar circumstances.
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