What are the responsibilities and job description for the Risk Manager position at Clackamas River Water?
Do you have a keen eye for identifying and mitigating risks? Do you use your risk management expertise to collaborate with others in achieving common goals and objectives? Are you a confident leader who tends to “take charge” while remaining “calm under pressure”? If you are ready to make a meaningful impact, we are looking for YOU!
Since 1926, Clackamas River Water has earned a reputation for providing high-quality drinking water to over 80,000 people through retail and wholesale connections. We are offering an excellent opportunity for you to be part of a sustainable organization by joining our team - well known for providing the community we serve with quality water and service.
The Risk Manager plays a critical role in safeguarding the organization by overseeing a comprehensive, District-wide risk management program that identifies, assesses, and mitigates potential risks to the organizations safety, security, loss control and emergency preparedness programs, ensuring compliance and by performing the following:
Essential Duties
• Identify, analyze, and evaluate potential risks affecting the District.
• Develop and implement risk control strategies, policies, and procedures to minimize exposure and financial loss.
• Oversee and participate in all-hazard threat and vulnerability assessments to guide planning and funding.
• Oversee safety and security programs. Partner with and advise senior management to create a District-wide safety culture implementing safety and security programs that help protect its employees and assets. Chair CRW’s safety/health and emergency planning committees.
• Develop and update emergency response and related plans, coordinate response and recovery from emergencies and disasters.
• Develop and manage budgets and apply for federal and state funding for emergency preparedness, response, and recovery. Report on the use of funds allocated.
• Partner with regional, state, and federal emergency management agencies on emergency preparedness.
• Coordinate staff training to fulfill FEMA’s National Incident Management System (NIMS) roles; function as a liaison with other jurisdictions and be able to serve in various roles within the NIMS system during emergencies.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging risks to update risk management strategies.
Minimum Qualifications
To qualify, candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in risk management, public administration, occupational safety, or related field, along with a minimum of 3-5 yrs of progressively responsible experience in public sector risk management, emergency or crisis management, public safety, loss control, overseeing OSHA safety and health programs or a related field. Relevant certifications, training or additional experience may substitute for some of the educational requirements, or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered.
ABILITY AND SKILLS: Exceptional leadership; clear, effective oral and written communication to various audiences; excellent analytical skills and quick and effective decision-making under pressure. This position is safety-sensitive; you must be able to meet physical standards and pass pre-employment exams. A valid driver’s license and occasional overtime are required.
Applications Accepted: Until March 28th, 2025
CRW offers a comprehensive benefits package such medical, dental, vision, basic life, long-term disability coverage and retirement plans including Oregon’s public employees’ retirement system (PERS).
Clackamas River Water is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is a drug-free workplace. It is our policy to require a criminal/civil background and driving record check, and a drug and alcohol screen for safety-sensitive positions as a condition of employment.
