What are the responsibilities and job description for the Risk Management Specialist position at Orange County CA?
Salary : $63,689.60 - $85,155.20 Annually
Location : Santa Ana, CA
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 8543GE-0125-017 (O)
Department : County Executive Office
Division / Service Area : CEO - Property & Casualty Risk ISF
Opening Date : 02 / 13 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 16 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific
CAREER DESCRIPTION
Risk Management Specialist (Staff Specialist)
This position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates :
Effective June 27, 2025 - 4.00% increase
Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
This recruitment will establish an open eligible list that will be used to fill current and future Staff Specialist positions. The eligible list established may also be used to fill positions in similar and / or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.
DEADLINE TO APPLY
This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will close on Wednesday, February 26th, 2025, at 11 : 59 P.M. (PST ).
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE - OFFICE OF RISK MANAGEMENT
The County Executive Office - (CEO-RM) preserves and protects the human and capital assets of the County of Orange to allow County departments and agencies to meet their missions without unnecessary cost. Each of the seven programs within this office are designed to promote the prudent financial management of funds entrusted to the County of Orange for the provision of its services to the public. For more information, please visit or the
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Risk Management Specialist position is within the ADA Title II Program of CEO-RM. Work is generally performed in an office setting but will require occasional fieldwork and attending public meetings, which may extend beyond the typical workday. In addition, work includes complex telephone and face-to-face public contact situations and pressure generated by frequent interruptions, deadlines, complaints, and peak workloads. Under the supervision of the ADA Title II Program Manager (Senior Risk Manager), responsibilities and duties for this position include :
- Receive and monitor grievances and complaints related to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
- Provide technical guidance on accessibility features, as well as measure and verify accessible elements.
- Coordinate with County departments to ensure consistent response to customers' ADA Title II-related requests, inquiries, and grievances.
- Conduct on-site inspections and document non-compliance issues for corrective actions.
- Assist the ADA Title II Program Manager with lead work and updates pertaining to the County's Transition Plan and Self-Evaluations in coordination with County departments and consultants.
- Coordinate ADA-related training to Department ADA Coordinators, including technical assistance workshops to achieve and maintain compliance with accessibility laws.
- Assist County departments in providing modifications and accommodations to ensure public meetings are accessible and access issues are integrated into daily operational operations, policies, education, and public information.
- Participate in the Disabilities and Access and Functional Needs (DAFN) Working Group of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and other meetings as needed.
- Collaborate with the EOC during training exercises and upon activation due to emergencies.
- Provide written and oral reports, including proposals and presentations as needed.
- Handle sensitive and confidential matters.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess at least one (1) year of experience in a risk management sector, including ADA compliance, safety, training and development, general liability, and integrated disability and absence management.
While not required, the ideal candidate will also possess the following designation(s) :
ADA Coordinator (ADAC), Associate in Risk Management (ARM), or Certified Access Specialist (CASp)
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the following key competencies :
Technical Knowledge
Judgment / Analysis
Communication / Collaboration
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Please click for details on the Staff Specialist classification, including the physical, mental, environmental and working conditions.
LICENSE REQUIREMENT
Must have a valid California Class C Driver's license and a driving record that would enable the candidate to use a County issued vehicle.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified applicants. After screening, qualified applicants will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.
Application Screening (Refer / Non-Refer)
Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applicants that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.
Structured Oral Interview | SOI (Weighted 100%)
Applicants will be interviewed and rated by an oral interview panel of job knowledge experts. Each applicant's rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the applicant's qualifications for the job. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list.
Eligible List
Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
Based on the County's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.
Veterans Employment Preference
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click to review the policy.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
NOTE : User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam / junk folders, and / or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Chisom Okafor at or (714) 834-7312.
EEO INFORMATION
Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Non-Management Benefits
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidayswe also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System
Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types / Benefits.
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INSTRUCTIONS : The information you provide will be used to evaluate your qualification for the position. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing these questions. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. Responses of "See Work History" "See resume" or copy and paste of work experience are not a qualifying response and will not be accepted in lieu of required information. By selecting yes below, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this application requirement.
Please select the option that best describes your qualifications for the Staff Specialist classification.NOTE : Your education / experience sections of your application should support your selection below. If you are substituting education for experience, please ensure to attach a copy of your unofficial transcripts.
Based on your response to question #2, if you are substituting relevant education for the required experience as defined in the Staff Specialist minimum qualifications, you are acknowledging that you attached a copy of your unofficial transcripts to your application. Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Services (N.A.C.E.S).
If you are substituting education for experience, please list the relevant coursework along with the number of units earned for each course or class. If this does not apply to you, please write N / A.
Do you possess a current California driver's license and a driving record that would enable you to use a County vehicle?
Work is generally performed in an office setting but will require occasional fieldwork and attending public meetings, which may extend beyond the typical workday. Are you willing and able to occasionally work beyond the typical workday?
Do you possess any of the following designations? Select all that apply. NOTE : You must attach a legible copy of your certificate to this application.
Please select all of the areas in Risk Management where you have a total of one (1) year of full-time experience which can be accumulated in any combination of the areas below. Note : You are not expected to have experience in all areas.
For each of the areas that you selected above, please provide a brief summary of your experience. Include dates experience was gained, employer name, brief list of tasks, and your role.Copy / paste of work experience or "See Resume" is not a qualifying response and will not be evaluated in lieu of the required information.
Required Question
Salary : $63,690 - $85,155
