Head of Risk Management & Insurance

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

Grade I - $41.276 - $56.161 Hourly

Grade II - $46.825 - $63.777 Hourly

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; 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; may act for the Director of Finance; Five (5) years of paid, full time equivalent experience in increasingly responsible risk management dealing with complex insurance coverage assessment and negotiation.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in risk management or a closely related field(proof required)* ANDthree (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. Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate field of study and degree conferred date. 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;
• A valid motor vehicle operator's license, or the ability to arrange necessary and timely transportation for field travel.

Application and Supplemental Application......................................................Certification by score bands will be considered based on analysis of exam results. 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 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. EQUITY AND INCLUSION

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.

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.

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.