Risk Management Analyst I

Job Description:

Risk Management Analyst I

Description

Position Description

Final Filing Deadline: Sunday, March 15, 2026

Exam #: 26/14D01/03JL

Risk Management Analyst I
$6,982 - $9,535 Monthly

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flier.

The Office of the County Counsel is comprised of four divisions: Risk Management, General Government, Litigation and Land Use. The Office represents the County in legal matters as well as health and safety. The Risk Management Division is responsible for the management of county insurance, general liability, workers’ compensation, and health and safety programs. The Division supports county departments by embracing a thoughtful and strategic approach to risk management where calculated risks lead to significant and positive changes within our organization and community.

The Risk Management Division seeks qualified applicants to apply for the position of Risk Management Analyst I. This is the entry level class in the Risk Management Analyst series. Incumbents learn and perform a full range of increasingly difficult, complex duties with regular supervision. Incumbents are expected to take on program level responsibility as knowledge and skills develop through work experience.

This classification is part of a flexible series. Incumbents appointed at the lower level of the career series may be promoted up to any level of the career series subject to their meeting the employment standards for the higher class and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.

Examples of Duties

• Assists in the planning, development, implementation and maintenance of loss prevention, safety and/or risk management programs; independently administers less complex programs
  
• Plans and conducts studies of risk management programs to determine their effectiveness; makes recommendations concerning program modifications in order to ensure the most efficient, cost-effective risk management services and programs
  
• Evaluates unusual and difficult issues and challenges concerning risk management programs and processes; develops, recommends and implements solutions
  
• Gathers, organizes, analyzes and summarizes a variety of statistical and demographic data; conducts surveys and feasibility studies; performs external studies and comparisons with other agency programs
  
• Coordinates risk management program administration with vendors, third-party administrators, insurers, and other County staff
  
• Composes risk management program policies and procedures; determines appropriate language for program booklets, binders, policies and summary plan descriptions; writes risk management material and publicizes new or revised risk management program materials to departments and employees; writes clear, comprehensive correspondence, reports, announcements, training materials, newsletters, and employee notifications on a wide variety of technical and professional material relative to risk management
  
• Advises insurance carriers and/or third-party administrators of potential issues and action required to solve problems; assists in vendor negotiations for administration of insurance contracts and agreements; oversees vendor, third party administrator and insurer contract performance
  
• Reviews and analyzes insurance programs, contracts/policies provisions, usage and trends and recommends changes to improve or restructure risk management programs including contract administration and to resolve complex and difficult policy and program problems
  
• Monitors self-funded and contracted risk management program usage, trends, expenditures, claims administration, and the application of stop loss or excess insurance contract provisions
  
• Gathers, inputs, and analyzes risk management program related data; prepares correspondence and reports; conducts special studies and projects; makes policy and program recommendations
  
• Meets and consults with employees and department management concerning the application of risk management programs at the department level and makes recommendations
  
• Assesses departmental training needs and develops and delivers training programs for departmental staff on risk management issues; counsels employees and staff concerning all areas of risk management
  
• Reviews and evaluates the impact of current or pending legislation and other data pertaining to risk management and makes recommendations
  
• Interprets for employees and managers, the application of rules, regulations, policies and procedures related to risk management programs; provides professional level expertise on risk management issues; responds to internal and external inquiries related to risk management
  
• Makes presentations to employees, departmental management, the Board of Supervisors and others concerning risk management programs
  
• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker as required
  

To view the complete classification description, please visit the County of Monterey website or click on the following link: Risk Management Analyst I

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

Working knowledge of:

• General terminology, nomenclature and common concepts utilized in the administration of risk management programs
• General office procedures, methods, and practices
• Functional responsibilities of risk management programs
• Personal computer operation including Windows and the Microsoft suite

Skill and Ability to:

• Operate a personal computer in a Windows environment; utilize word processing, spreadsheet and database software
• Analyze data and statistical issues; draw sound conclusions and make effective recommendations
• Recognize areas of concern; analyze information, situations and problems, consider options, formulate strategies and select alternatives to arrive at logical conclusions; project consequences of proposed actions; negotiate mutually satisfactory solutions to problems and explain and support effective recommendations
• Analyze, collect, interpret and evaluate a variety of complex qualitative and quantitative data; compute cost/benefit ratios; project costs
• Develop and produce or present clear, concise and descriptive written and oral reports, correspondence, and other communicative materials
• Manage a variety of simultaneous work projects to meet established timetables and commitments
• Understand, interpret, explain and apply federal, state, and local legislation regarding risk management programs
• Demonstrate the County values, provide excellent and courteous customer service
• Communicate orally, including presentation of findings, recommendations and policies before public officials, employee representatives, supervisors and managers, in order to share information and/or gain concurrence and cooperation through discussion and persuasion
• Plan, organize and coordinate research and statistical work
• Understand, interpret and apply appropriate provisions of applicable laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, memoranda of understanding and operating procedure
• Exercise independent judgment and initiative
• Recognize and resolve problems of a sensitive or political nature
• Read, interpret and understand complex risk insurance policies and administrative contracts
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others including County officials and managers, insurers, consultants, employee representatives, employees and the public

Examples of Experience/Education/Training

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

Education :

Completion of all coursework leading to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in human resources, public or business administration, industrial relations, or a related field.

AND

Experience :

Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience performing paraprofessional and technical level work in risk management services.

Additional Information

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:

• Possess a valid California Class C driver license at the time of appointment and possess and maintain a satisfactory driving record or provide evidence of suitable transportation which is approved by the appointing authority
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency; travel out of County to attend meetings

BENEFITS

The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our County of Monterey website or click on the following link to view the Unit X Benefit Summary Sheet . This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

NOTES

• As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.
  
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.
  
• If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.
  

Application and Selection Procedures

Apply On-Line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty

by Sunday, March 15, 2026, 11:59 PM (PST)

OR

Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:

Human Resources Department

Attn: Jovany Luna Correa

168 W. Alisal Street, 3 rd Floor

Salinas, CA 93901

Phone: (831) 755-5395 | Email: [email protected]

The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:

• A completed County of Monterey Employment Application

• Responses to the Supplemental Questions

Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

HIRING PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS AND ELIGIBLE MILITARY SPOUSES

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses (i.e., surviving spouses of veterans, spouses of totally disabled veterans, and spouses of active-duty service members) and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To obtain a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application, please visit the Human Resources website or click on the following link: Click Here to View the Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application

To apply for veterans’ preference points, veterans or eligible military spouses must complete and email a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application with supporting documentation of their eligibility by the priority screen date to [email protected]

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

The County of Monterey is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. The County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact Jovany Luna Correa, Supervising HR Analyst, at [email protected] or at (831) 755-5395.

http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/human-resources/human-resources/benefits/benefit-summary-sheet

Closing Date/Time: 3/15/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$83,778.24 - $114,422.88 Annually