ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF RISK MANAGEMENT, Budget and Risk Management

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF RISK MANAGEMENT, Budget and Risk Management

Salary

Negotiable

Location

Tarrant County, TX

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

11197

Department

Budget and Risk Management

Opening Date

09/14/2026

Closing Date

10/14/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Summary

The Assistant Director of Risk Management will be responsible for assisting with the daily functions of the Budget & Risk Management department including managing the County's risk portfolio (over $1 billion in property values) and administering the County's self-insurance program overseeing liability (auto, general liability, workers compensation, and property) claims made against the County and the recovery of losses due to negligence of third-party actors who damage or destroy County property. The Assistant Director identifies risk and measures appropriate risk strategies to transfer or mitigate the exposure in the best interest of the County.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises one or more employees in the Budget & Risk department. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these employee(s). Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the county's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include including interviewing, hiring, and training employee(s); planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Oversees the self-insured liability program for the County consisting of automobile, property, and general liability claims. Investigates claims and negotiates and recommends payments or denials of claims.
• Supervises County's recovery of losses due to negligence of third-party actors who damage or destroy County property including collecting from insurance companies through subrogation or filing lawsuits.
• Supervises the Risk Management and Workers Compensation staff.
• Maintains and reports property schedules and valuations, including acquisitions and deletions, to the insurance carrier. Coordinates property appraisals as required.
• Plans, implements, and coordinates activities to reduce financial loss associated with County operations and facilities. Collaborates with departments to develop risk mitigation strategies for the County's critical risks.
• Coordinates the "best value" risk financing alternatives for the County. Determines and manages the risk bearing capacity of the County, researches risk management innovations for risk improvement as provided by insurers, arranges self-insurance portfolio options in keeping with risk management strategy, and brings options to Board for implementation.
• Reviews and develops insurance requirements for County contracts and various offices and departments to ensure compliance with risk management strategies, transferring risk to responsible parties as deemed appropriate in the best interest of the County.
• Provides risk management programs and training to offices and departments, coordinates safety and loss control services provided by insurer to meet County-specific needs. Coordinates activities of outside consultants and servicing agents to further delivery of risk management programs and training.
• Oversees the workers compensation program to ensure compliance with applicable laws and guidelines. Assists with injury claims and reporting to the selected third-party administrator (TPA).
• Monitors and supervises the selected TPA contract and actively participates in workers compensation and liability claims. Reviews with various stakeholders to ensure liability claims are properly processed in a timely manner.
• Plans and coordinates the annual budget process concerning risk management matters and presents to the Director.
• Ensures the public receives timely, fair, and legally compliant consideration of their requests for reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Excellent knowledge of budgeting principles and practices.
• Ability to understand and analyze financial statements and budgetary requirements.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to stay organized and know how to prioritize the workload.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Competency with computers and Microsoft Office 365 Suite.
• Advanced analytical skills.
• Must have thorough working knowledge of insurance administration and risk management
• Must have effective negotiation skills

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, or related field.
• Five (5) years of related experience, preferably in a government agency or property and casualty insurance.
• Multi-line adjusters license required within first six (6) months of employment.

Preferred Requirements:

• No desired preferences.

Physical Demands and Work Environment & Other Requirements

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent may be required to bend, hear, keyboard, sit, stand, talk, work alone and with others, and work overtime. Must be able to lift up to 25lbs.

Tarrant County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life and long- term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 13 paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and more.

• Note: These benefits are for Tarrant County employees only. For benefit information regarding Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, please contact Patrice Smith at (817) 884-1227.

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Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, or related field?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have five (5) years of related experience, preferably in a government agency or property and casualty insurance?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you able to obtain a Multi-line adjusters license within first six (6) months of employment?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Tarrant County

Address 100 E. Weatherford Suite 301

Fort Worth, Texas, 76196-0105

Phone (817) 884-1188

Website http://www.tarrantcountytx.gov