DescriptionCLASS TITLE: Risk Manager
DEPARTMENT: County Attorney
EFFECTIVE DATE: June 2026
GENERAL PURPOSE
The Risk Manager develops, implements, and administers Box Elder County's comprehensive risk management, workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and claims management programs. Under the direction of the County Attorney, the position identifies and mitigates operational, financial, safety, employment, and liability risks affecting County operations.
The Risk Manager serves as the County's primary resource for workplace safety, OSHA compliance, workers' compensation administration, liability claims management, insurance program coordination, employment-related risk reduction, safety training, emergency preparedness, and organizational risk assessment.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
This position reports directly to the Chief Deputy Attorney and operates under the general direction and authority of the County Attorney.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Develop and administer County-wide risk management, safety, compliance, and accident review and prevention programs.
- Conduct risk assessments, inspections, accident investigations, and safety audits.
- Manage workers' compensation, liability, property, and insurance-related claims.
- Serve as liaison with insurance carriers, adjusters, regulatory agencies, and legal counsel.
- Coordinate OSHA compliance, reporting, and corrective actions.
- Assist Human Resources with employment-related risk management involving EEO, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, Title VII, harassment prevention, and workplace investigations.
- Develop and deliver training programs for employees, supervisors, elected officials, and department leaders.
- Create and maintain digital systems for incident reporting, inspections, claims tracking, and compliance monitoring.
- Develop dashboards, analytics, and performance metrics to identify risk trends and support decision-making.
- Administer learning management systems and digital training platforms.
- Support emergency preparedness, continuity of operations, and disaster response planning.
- Prepare reports and recommendations for County leadership and the Risk Management Committee.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
RequirementsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Occupational Safety, Public Administration, Business Administration, Human Resources, Emergency Management, Finance, or a related field preferred.
Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in risk management, safety management, compliance, insurance administration, workers' compensation, human resources, or related fields. Government experience preferred.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of risk management principles, OSHA regulations, employment laws, insurance programs, workers' compensation, claims administration, emergency management, and regulatory compliance.
Strong analytical, communication, presentation, project management, and organizational skills.
Ability to develop training programs, conduct investigations, analyze data, prepare reports, and collaborate effectively with employees, department heads, elected officials, and external stakeholders.
Advanced technology skills including Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, learning management systems, dashboard reporting tools, digital workflow platforms, records management systems, fleet monitoring systems, and AI-assisted productivity tools.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
โข Valid Utah Driver License.
โข Ability to pass background investigation and pre-employment drug screening.
โข ARM, CRM, CSP, OHST, SHRM-CP, or similar certification preferred.
โข FEMA ICS/NIMS training preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Primarily office-based work with regular visits to County facilities, worksites, and incident locations. Must be able to traverse varied terrain and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in office, field, and outdoor environments with varying temperatures, terrain, and conditions.
SELECTION GUIDELINES
Formal application, reference check, interview, background investigation, and other assessments as determined by the County.
COMPENSATION/SALARY
Full benefits which include health, dental, vision, life, supplemental and indemnity insurances; retirement benefits offered by Utah Retirement Systems; wellness program; employee assistance program; and other benefits as designated by Box Elder County Human Resources. Starting compensation will be between $75,000 to $85,000 and will be determined based on qualifications and experience, consistent with County policy and market compensation standards.