Natural Hazards Risk Management Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 16996
Department: Commissioner Precinct 2
Opening Date: 07/20/2026
Closing Date: 8/30/2026 11:59 PM Central
Position Description
The Manager of Risk Management is responsible for the strategic development, execution, and oversight of the Precinct's risk mitigation, workplace safety, emergency management, and internal affairs functions. Under the managerial direction of the Area Manager, this role identifies, evaluates, and minimizes operational and organizational risks; ensures regulatory and policy compliance; leads disaster preparedness initiatives; and oversees impartial administrative investigations involving employee misconduct, workplace complaints, grievances, and policy violations across all Precinct facilities, field operations, and public spaces.
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and continuously update comprehensive precinct-wide risk management frameworks, safety policies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure strict compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA, FEMA, and Texas state safety standards.
• Monitor updates in safety laws, environmental regulations, and compliance reporting requirements, adapting precinct protocols proactively to minimize liability.

• Emergency Management & Interagency Collaboration
  
  • Serve as the primary liaison and coordinate operational planning with critical county agencies, including the Office of Emergency Management (OEM), Central Office of Risk Management, Pollution Control, and the Health Department.
  • Direct and manage precinct-level disaster readiness, risk assessment, and recovery initiatives before, during, and after emergencies or natural disasters.
  • Establish emergency preparedness protocols and incident command structures aligned with the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
• Incident Investigation & Claims Analysis
  
  • Lead thorough, root-cause investigations of all workplace accidents, vehicle collisions, public property incidents, and safety hazards.
  • Ensure all incident reports, workers' compensation documentation, and risk exposure filings are meticulously completed, analyzed, and submitted within mandated timelines.
  • Analyze claim and incident trends to design targeted corrective action plans and preventative risk-reduction strategies.
• Internal Affairs Oversight & Employee Conduct
  
  • Oversee impartial investigations involving employee misconduct, workplace complaints, grievances, policy violations, and other employee relations concerns.
  • Interview involved parties and witnesses, review evidence, maintain confidential case records, and prepare investigative summaries and disposition correspondence.
  • Advise managers on disciplinary actions, conflict resolution, performance improvement plans, and applicable policies.
  • Coordinate administrative hearings, grievances, and related compliance matters while analyzing case trends and recommending corrective actions, policy updates, and training.
• Workforce Training & Risk Awareness
  
  • Design, schedule, and deliver high impact safety and risk mitigation training curricula for new employee onboarding and continuous education.
  • Coordinate and facilitate specialized training sessions, including CPR, AED, First Aid, hazard communication, and defensive driving.
  • Maintain active tracking databases of employee safety certifications and regulatory compliance tracking.
• Field Inspections & Loss Control
  
  • Conduct routine, rigorous loss-control inspections of precinct facilities, public parks, and active construction sites involving heavy equipment and traffic hazards.
  • Identify potential liabilities, environmental hazards, or structural risks and implement immediate corrective or preventative actions.
• Fiscal & Administrative Management
  
  • Forecast, prepare, and manage the division's annual operating budget, ensuring cost-effective allocation of safety gear, emergency tools, and training resources.
  • Supervise, mentor, and evaluate the performance of the Safety Coordinator and any assigned risk assessment staff.
• Community & Constituent Relations
  
  • Address and resolve complex constituent complaints and inquiries regarding localized safety hazards, infrastructure risks, and emergency management concerns.
  • Represent the Precinct at county, municipal, and regional risk management and emergency planning boards.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Risk Management, Occupational Safety, Emergency Management, Public Administration, Human Resources, or a closely related field from an accredited university
• Three (3) years of direct experience managing safety, risk management, emergency management, employee relations, or as a first responder functions (Fire, Police, or EMS)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Risk & Compliance: Deep knowledge of risk assessment methodologies, liability mitigation, occupational health standards, internal controls, and public-sector compliance.
• Internal Affairs: Strong knowledge of administrative investigations, employee misconduct reviews, workplace complaints, grievance processes, confidentiality requirements, evidence evaluation, and investigative reporting.
• Emergency Response: Proven capability to direct emergency risk operations and coordinate logistics during critical incidents or environmental disasters.
• Leadership & Communication: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; ability to confidently present complex risk, safety, investigative, and compliance matters to senior executives, field staff, employees, and the general public.
• Project & Case Management: Strong organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-priority compliance projects, investigations, deadlines, and sensitive matters simultaneously.
• Technology Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and risk management, incident tracking, case management, and document management systems.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
General Information
Hours:

• Full-Time position | 40 Hours per week.
• This may include weekends, holidays, and requirement to work during emergency disasters.

Location:

• 1310 Prairie, Houston, TX 77002

Work Environment:

• This job operates in a clerical, office setting.
• This role routinely involves standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually average.

Physical Demands:

• This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required.
• This would require the ability to lift files of up to 50 lbs., open filling cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule*
• METRO RideSponsor Program*

* Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
01
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?Qualifying information must be documented in the Education section of your application.

• High School or GED diploma
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• None of the above

02
If you selected a college degree in response to the previous question, which of the following best describes your major?

• Human Resources
• Risk Management
• Public Administration
• Occupational Safety
• Emergency Management
• Other related field
• Unrelated field
• N/A; No degree

03
In which of the following areas do you have demonstrated work experience?Select all that apply.Qualifying experience must be documented in the Work Experience section of your application.

• Risk management
• Emergency management
• Employee relations
• Safety
• First responder functions (Fire, Police, or EMS)
• None of the above

04
Which of the following best measures your experience working in the area(s) selected in response to the previous question?Qualifying information must be documented in the Work Experience section of your application.

• Less than three full years
• Between three and five years
• Five or more years
• N/A; No experience

05
Please provide details of your relevant experience referenced in response to the previous questions. If you do not have relevant experience, type "None" in the space provided.Please provide a detailed response as attachments will not be reviewed during the initial screening process.
06
Which of the following describes your level of proficiency using a personal computer and common office software such as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Please select your level of proficiency based on the following descriptions:
Advanced:
A person with this level of skills is able to produce very large, complex formal documents that require a table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks, and other special elements; a wide range of graphic effects, and use advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data. Has full mastery of Macro commands and skills to tie the objects together into a cohesive system by using Macros and Visual Basic for Applications code. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons.
Intermediate:
A person with this level of skills is able to customize toolbars, import and insert graphs, embed Excel data, and elaborate reports. Understands the concepts of databases and is able to work with charts and to use the list management capabilities of Excel. Able to use complex query techniques, create efficient forms and reports, and create Macros to automate these forms. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons.
Basic:
A person with this level of skills is able to use basic formatting, editing, printing functions, and understands the document page setup. Has the ability to enter and correct data, modify a workbook, format a worksheet, and use printing functions. Understands the different database concepts and structures and is familiar with data validation and is able to create a simple presentation in PowerPoint, run it, and print it.
Entry Level:
A person with this level of skills has the ability to open, create, save and modify documents in Word, send and receive email in Outlook and create spreadsheets in Excel. Form