Deputy Director of Risk Management - Fiscal Division*

Salary : $109,428.80 - $156,312.00 Annually
Location : San Bernardino, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-18146-02
Department: Risk Management
Opening Date: 05/23/2026
Closing Date: 6/5/2026 5:00 PM Pacific


The Job
The Department of Risk Management is recruiting for a Deputy Director who will play a crucial role in assisting the Director of Risk Management in overseeing the strategic planning, financial management, and operational administration of the department's Fiscal Division. This role is instrumental in ensuring that budgeting, financial controls, and cost-allocation practices directly support the department's mission of delivering cost-effective loss prevention, insurance services, environmental compliance, and claims management to San Bernardino County departments, districts, and trust members.

The Deputy Director will oversee key fiscal and administrative functions, including insurance procurement, multi-fund budget development, comprehensive financial reporting, forecasting, and rate-setting methodologies. The incumbent will provide department-wide fiscal oversight, managing complex budgets across multiple programs, including Self-Insured and Self-Administered Liability, Workers' Compensation, Safety and Risk Control, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS). The Deputy Director will ensure that each program meets financial targets, mitigates long-term liabilities, and aligns with countywide risk-reduction objectives.
Job duties may include but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide strategic leadership over fiscal operations and contracts, ensuring effective financial management, compliance, and service delivery.
• Lead the development and oversight of internal rate structures and cost allocation methodologies, ensuring they are equitable, transparent, and data driven.
• Manage Internal Service Fund (ISF) planning and rate development, maintaining long-term fiscal sustainability and alignment with governmental accounting standards.
• Conduct and oversee complex financial analysis to support organizational decision-making, including cost recovery strategies, trend analysis, and forecasting.
• Partner with the County Administrative Office (CAO), finance, and departmental leadership to develop budgets, evaluate financial impacts, and support enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial reporting through strong internal controls, reconciliations, and performance monitoring.
• Oversee contracts, vendor relationships, and service agreements, ensuring accountability, performance, and compliance.
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures that promote transparency, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor industry and regulatory trends, recommending enhancements to financial practices and rate methodologies.
• Lead, mentor, and develop staff, fostering a high-performing team focused on productivity, accountability, and customer service.
• Present financial insights, rate models, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership in a clear and actionable manner.

For more information, refer to the job description.
*Official Job Title: Deputy Director of Risk Management
This excellent opportunity for career growth also offers a lucrative compensation and benefits package!

To review job-specific benefits, refer to:

• Employee Benefits
• Exempt Employee Compensation Ordinance
• The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.

A hybrid telework schedule may be offered upon satisfactory work performance. The department may also offer a 9/80 schedule, where incumbents enjoy a nine-day biweekly schedule.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-employment Process: Applicants must pass an extensive background check, which includes credit check, DOJ Live Scan fingerprinting, DMV check, and physical exam including drug testing, prior to appointment.
Travel: Statewide and nationwide travel is occasionally required at employer's expense. Travel throughout the County is required. A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position (mileage reimbursement may be available at current IRS rates). A clean driving record and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Candidates will be required to present their legal right to work in the United States prior to employment.

Minimum Requirements
Candidates must meet the following education and experience requirements: EDUCATION:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Business/Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, or a closely related field.
-AND- EXPERIENCE :
Five (5) years of increasingly responsible, professional-level experience with primary responsibility for organizational financial and administrative oversight which includes: conducting complex financial analysis, preparing and monitoring budgets, strategic financial planning, and providing recommendations to leadership. Experience must include two (2) years of full-scope supervisory experience over professional or technical staff. Experience may be concurrent.
Notes:

• Applicants with an equivalent combination of education and experience commensurate with the responsibilities of the position may be considered.
• Professional-level experience is defined as occupations that require specialized knowledge usually acquired through principal work experience.
• Clerical experience is not considered qualifying. Qualifying experience must be equivalent to Staff Analyst II (journey-level) or above with a fiscal focus and with increasing responsibility. Trainee level experience must be clearly distinguished from journey-level experience in the work experience section of the application.
• Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.

Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate for this position will have highly responsible administrative experience in a self-insured, public-sector environment overseeing fiscal operations, performing complex financial analysis, government accounting, managing Internal Service Funds (ISF), and preparing large budgets.

Selection Process
Examination Procedure:

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as only the most highly qualified candidates may be referred for interview. Do not refer to a resume; it will not be reviewed.
Application Procedure :

To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire 5:00PM, June 5, 2026 .
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com and from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn of any additional information regarding this recruitment. Also, check your Government Jobs account for notifications. Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.
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EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the
Review the County Employment Process for More Information
Exempt Unit-Group C

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.


Please review the appropriate * for more information


Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at View phone number on click.appcast.io or visit the for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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Instructions: The information provided on the Application and your responses to the following Supplemental Questions will be used in a competitive evaluation. Accurate responses should be provided for each question. Experience described in the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be clearly detailed as job duties for each applicable position in the Work Experience section of your application in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered. Do not refer to a resume as it will not be reviewed.

• I understand.

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Education/Trainings: Indicate the highest level of education you have completed and include the field of study (major/minor). List any professional trainings (courses, certificates, seminars, or certifications) related to finance, accounting, budgeting, leadership, public administration, contracts, risk management, or governmental fiscal management. Include the institution/organization name and course/certificate title.

If none, indicate "N/A."
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Budget Development & Management: Describe your experience developing, monitoring, and managing complex budgets for a professional or government organization. Include your employer(s), job title(s), size and complexity of budgets managed, and your scope and level of responsibility.

If none, indicate "N/A."
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Financial Analysis & Forecasting: Describe your experience conducting complex financial analysis, forecasting, trend analysis, or cost recovery analysis. Include your employer(s) and job title(s), the types of analyses performed, software or tools utilized, and how the information supported organizational decision-making.

If none, indicate "N/A."
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Internal Service Funds (ISF) & Rate Development: Describe your experience managing Internal Service Funds (ISFs), enterprise funds, cost allocation plans, or internal rate structures. Include your employer(s), job title(s), methodologies utilized, and your role in rate development and financial sustainability planning.


If none, indicate "N/A."
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Executive Collaboration & Communication: Describe your experience presenting financial information, recommendations, or strategic initiatives to executive leadership, governing bodies, or department leadership. Include your employer(s), job title(s), examples of presentation topics and recommendations provided, and the level(s) of leadership presented to (managers, directors, etc.).

If none, indicate "N/A."
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Supervisory Experience: Describe your full-scope supervisory experience over professional or technical staff. Include your employer(s), job title(s), supervisory responsibilities, and titles and number of staff supervised.
If none, indicate "N/A."
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

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