management functions. The successful
candidate will be a knowledgeable,
forward-thinking strategist who
will manage the insurance affairs
of a robust and demanding transit
organization. Although specific
knowledge of transit would be
beneficial, the emphasis on this
position will be leadership, breadth
of knowledge, and experience with
insurance, re-insurance, self-insurance,
and risk management.
The Risk Manager will also bring
personal qualities and attributes that
encourage a cooperative team spirit
within RTA. The ideal candidate will
appreciate working in a collaborative
fashion in an organization that values
enterprise-wide thinking. Strong
interpersonal communication skills
combined with a hands-on, roll up your
sleeves style, are critical to the success
of this manager.
The ideal Risk Manager candidate
must examine the current and future
trends in the profession and be
capable of implementing best practices
organization-wide.
In summary, the next Risk Manager
will be a skilled professional able to
contribute and excel in a fast-paced
and multi-faceted transit environment.
Minimum
Qualifications
Education and Experience: A
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited
college or university with major course
work in risk management, business
administration, public administration, or
a related field and a minimum of seven
(7) years of progressively responsible
administrative or supervisory
experience in risk management/claims
or administration, or an equivalent
combination of education and
experience. Legal background is a plus.
Private sector Risk Managers with the
required qualifying experience and
track record are highly encouraged to
apply.
Final Selection and Appointment:
The Chief Executive Officer and
Chief Financial Officer will select the
most highly qualified candidates for
consideration based on a combination
of education, career experience, and
accomplishments that best fit the
needs of the Riverside Transit Agency.
Compensation and
Benefits
The current annual salary range for
the Risk Manager is from $75,476 to
$120,762. Placement within the stated
range will be based upon the selected
candidate’s experience and salary
history. In addition to a competitive
salary, the RTA offers an excellent
benefits package including:
• Medical/Dental and Vision
Insurance: HMO and PPO options
available; generous agency
contribution.
• Retirement: CalPERS 2% at
62; Agency pays the employer
contribution; employee pays 6.25%
employee share; no payments to
social security.
• Deferred Compensation: 457 and
401a programs are available. $300
per year match to 401a.
• Vacation: Negotiable.
• Holidays: 5 floating and 8 regular
days annually.
• Sick leave: 12 days annually (can
carry up to a balance of 1,040).
• Long-Term Disability and Life
Insurance: Fully paid for employee.
• Free Transportation Pass: For
employee and eligible dependents.
To Be Considered
This is a confidential process and will
be handled accordingly throughout
the various stages of the process.
References will not be contacted
until mutual interest has been
established. This position is open
until filled; however, candidates are
encouraged to apply early in the
process for optimal consideration. To
be considered, candidates must submit
the following via email to
[email protected]:
• Compelling cover letter;
• Comprehensive resume;
• Salary history; and
• Six (6) professional references.
An electronic version of all submittals
is strongly encouraged.
Ralph Andersen & Associates will
conduct the initial evaluation of
submitted materials to determine
the best overall match with the
established criteria as outlined in this
recruitment profile. The evaluation
and selection process may consist of
a supplemental questionnaire and/or
written exercise(s) to further evaluate
relative experience and overall
suitability for this position. Finalist
candidates will be required to sign a
release form to authorize preliminary
reference calls and verifications
to be conducted. Employment
history, degrees obtained, and other
certifications/accomplishments will
also be verified. Should you have any
questions regarding this position or
the recruitment process, please call
Mr. Robert Burg at (916) 630-4900.
Confidential inquiries are welcomed.
The Riverside Transit Agency is an
Equal Opportunity Employer
Risk
Manager
Recruitment Services Provided by Ralph Andersen & Associates
The Riverside Transit Agency,
Riverside County’s multimodal transportation provider,
shall provide for a variety
of transportation needs in a
cost-effective and efficient
manner for all the residents
of our member communities.
The Agency is committed
to providing safe, reliable,
courteous, accessible, and
user-friendly services to our
customers.
Where public transportation goes, communities grow...
The Opportunity
The Riverside Transit Agency (RTA)
is recruiting for a highly experienced
Risk Manager to manage the dayto-day activities of the Agency’s risk
management functions. This is an
exciting position with a variety of
challenges and opportunities for an
experienced, well-rounded leader to
help minimize, manage, and mitigate
potential risk. The successful candidate
must have a proven and verifiable track
record of evaluating and mitigating
claims as well as experience in
developing a systems approach to
evaluating and assessing risk across
all spectrums of the organization. The
ideal candidate will be a hands-on,
forward-thinking strategist who will
examine current and future trends
and be capable of implementing best
practices organization wide.
Riverside
Community
Whether it is a stroll through the
quaint boutiques of historic downtown
Riverside, an afternoon in nearby
Temecula’s wine country, or a round
of golf on a world-class course in Palm
Springs, the western Riverside County
area has something for everyone.
With more than two million residents,
Riverside County is the tenth most
populous county in the U.S. and
the fourth most populous county in
California. The County spans 7,208
square miles and contains 28 cities.
Combined with a reasonable cost
of living, Riverside County’s multifaceted environment of rolling hills,
lakes, rivers, deserts, and forests has
made it one of the nation’s fastest
growing counties for more than a
decade.
The City of Riverside is located
approximately 60 miles east of
downtown Los Angeles and is
conveniently located within a
short drive to Southern California’s
many cultural events, theme parks,
Ontario International Airport, and
tourist attractions, which makes it
an excellent alternative to the more
costly and congested neighboring
counties. Riverside is the center of the
Southern California region known as
the “Inland Empire,” a region having
the population equivalent to the entire
state of Connecticut and an economy
comparable to that of the entire state
of Kansas.
The City possesses a large and
diverse economy with the Inland
Empire region’s largest number
of businesses and total jobs. The
County’s housing market continues
to be among the most affordable in
Southern California. The City is also
home to four internationally recognized
colleges and universities with a current
student population of approximately
50,000, including the prestigious
University of California, Riverside.
Riverside’s citizens are proud of the
City’s unique character born from a
tradition of careful planning, from its
carefully planned historic Mile Square
to its recently opened 65,000 square
feet, state-of-the-art Convention
Center. Through the City’s Office of
Historic Preservation, Riverside is
committed to preserving the past as a
firm foundation for the future. Over 110
City Landmarks, 20 National Historic
Landmarks have been designated by
the City Council and other institutions,
all offering enjoyment and education
for city residents and visitors. The
Riverside Community has something
for everyone and offers its own distinct
pride and character and truly is a great
place to work, play, and raise a family.
The Organization
The Riverside Transit Agency is
committed to providing safe, reliable,
courteous, accessible, and user-friendly
service to customers. RTA is the
Consolidated Transportation Service
Agency for western Riverside County
and is responsible for coordinating
transit services throughout the
approximate 2,500 square-mile service
area, providing driver training, and
developing “Short Range Transit Plans”
(STRPs).
The RTA Board of Directors is
comprised of 18 elected officials from
14 cities and 4 members from the
Riverside County Board of Supervisors.
The current operating budget is almost
$67 million with a capital budget of $40
million. RTA provides 789 jobs (420
directly employed and 369 contract
employees). There are 36 local fixed
routes, 8 commuter routes, and senior
and disabled Dial-A-Ride services.
Overview of the
Position
This exempt position reports directly
to the Chief Financial Officer and will
oversee the risk management function,
including the general insurance
program, liability and vehicle physical
damage insurance, self-insured
workers’ compensation program, and
the organization’s safety and security
compliance/training. The Risk Manager
will directly supervise up to three
Risk Management positions and will
carry out supervisory responsibilities
in accordance with the organization’s
policies and applicable laws.
Other key responsibilities of this
position include:
• Coordinates the purchase of
insurance, insurance brokerage
services, third party administration,
and other risk services as
necessary;
• Frequently interacts with the
Workers’ Compensation and
Liability third party administrator
(TPA) adjusters to manage claims
against the agency and control
costs; schedules and participates in
regular file review meetings;
• Implements the Agency’s insurance
programs which include, but are
not limited to, vehicle physical
damage, liability, property,
environmental, employment
practices liability, and the selfinsured workers compensation
program;
• Ensures compliance with Federal
and State requirements;
• Creates and revises risk
management manuals and
documents, including safety,
emergency preparedness, security,
and injury and illness prevention
documents;
• Reviews accidents, conducts
investigations, and provides
accident preventability rating
determinations;
• Conducts Accident Review Board
(ARB) hearings when requested;
• Ensures risk management
databases are maintained;
will require experience, team-work,
inspired leadership, out-of-the-box
thinking, and creative problem solving
skills. Among these challenges and
opportunities are:
• To appropriately structure, staff and
resource the Risk Management
Department to ensure the
highest level of performance,
including maximum efficiency and
effectiveness;
• To make significant impact on the
RTA organization, procedures,
and culture through evaluation,
education, training, prevention and
effective mitigation of claims (i.e.,
workers compensation, liability,
etc.); and
• To establish “world-class” risk
management systems including the
development and implementation/
monitoring of organization-wide
standard operating policies,
procedures, and protocols with
respect to risk management.
• Coordinates aspects of litigation
claims filed against the Agency by
interfacing with attorneys and/or
passengers; serves as the Agency’s
representative at arbitration and
other court proceedings; reviews
and prepares discovery documents;
The Ideal Candidate
• Reviews and evaluates contracts
for appropriate insurance and
indemnification language,
insurance levels, etc.;
The ideal Risk Manager candidate
will be a well-rounded hands-on team
player with executive level experience
in overseeing the Agency’s risk
• Identifies and analyzes loss trends
and develops risk control programs
designed to reduce the frequency
and severity of losses;
• Coordinates and analyzes annual
actuarial reporting and makes
recommendations based on results;
and
• Identifies, analyzes, and provides
recommendations to reduce the
risk and loss on new or changing
exposures related to transit
operations including changes in
OSHA legislation.
Challenges and
Opportunities
The new Risk Manager at Riverside
Transit Agency will be confronted
with a number of challenges and
opportunities involving the multiple
facets of Risk Management for a
complex, well-run transit agency. This
riversidetransit.com
The Riverside Transit Agency,
Riverside County’s multimodal transportation provider,
shall provide for a variety
of transportation needs in a
cost-effective and efficient
manner for all the residents
of our member communities.
The Agency is committed
to providing safe, reliable,
courteous, accessible, and
user-friendly services to our
customers.
Where public transportation goes, communities grow...
The Opportunity
The Riverside Transit Agency (RTA)
is recruiting for a highly experienced
Risk Manager to manage the dayto-day activities of the Agency’s risk
management functions. This is an
exciting position with a variety of
challenges and opportunities for an
experienced, well-rounded leader to
help minimize, manage, and mitigate
potential risk. The successful candidate
must have a proven and verifiable track
record of evaluating and mitigating
claims as well as experience in
developing a systems approach to
evaluating and assessing risk across
all spectrums of the organization. The
ideal candidate will be a hands-on,
forward-thinking strategist who will
examine current and future trends
and be capable of implementing best
practices organization wide.
Riverside
Community
Whether it is a stroll through the
quaint boutiques of historic downtown
Riverside, an afternoon in nearby
Temecula’s wine country, or a round
of golf on a world-class course in Palm
Springs, the western Riverside County
area has something for everyone.
With more than two million residents,
Riverside County is the tenth most
populous county in the U.S. and
the fourth most populous county in
California. The County spans 7,208
square miles and contains 28 cities.
Combined with a reasonable cost
of living, Riverside County’s multifaceted environment of rolling hills,
lakes, rivers, deserts, and forests has
made it one of the nation’s fastest
growing counties for more than a
decade.
The City of Riverside is located
approximately 60 miles east of
downtown Los Angeles and is
conveniently located within a
short drive to Southern California’s
many cultural events, theme parks,
Ontario International Airport, and
tourist attractions, which makes it
an excellent alternative to the more
costly and congested neighboring
counties. Riverside is the center of the
Southern California region known as
the “Inland Empire,” a region having
the population equivalent to the entire
state of Connecticut and an economy
comparable to that of the entire state
of Kansas.
The City possesses a large and
diverse economy with the Inland
Empire region’s largest number
of businesses and total jobs. The
County’s housing market continues
to be among the most affordable in
Southern California. The City is also
home to four internationally recognized
colleges and universities with a current
student population of approximately
50,000, including the prestigious
University of California, Riverside.
Riverside’s citizens are proud of the
City’s unique character born from a
tradition of careful planning, from its
carefully planned historic Mile Square
to its recently opened 65,000 square
feet, state-of-the-art Convention
Center. Through the City’s Office of
Historic Preservation, Riverside is
committed to preserving the past as a
firm foundation for the future. Over 110
City Landmarks, 20 National Historic
Landmarks have been designated by
the City Council and other institutions,
all offering enjoyment and education
for city residents and visitors. The
Riverside Community has something
for everyone and offers its own distinct
pride and character and truly is a great
place to work, play, and raise a family.
The Organization
The Riverside Transit Agency is
committed to providing safe, reliable,
courteous, accessible, and user-friendly
service to customers. RTA is the
Consolidated Transportation Service
Agency for western Riverside County
and is responsible for coordinating
transit services throughout the
approximate 2,500 square-mile service
area, providing driver training, and
developing “Short Range Transit Plans”
(STRPs).
The RTA Board of Directors is
comprised of 18 elected officials from
14 cities and 4 members from the
Riverside County Board of Supervisors.
The current operating budget is almost
$67 million with a capital budget of $40
million. RTA provides 789 jobs (420
directly employed and 369 contract
employees). There are 36 local fixed
routes, 8 commuter routes, and senior
and disabled Dial-A-Ride services.
Overview of the
Position
This exempt position reports directly
to the Chief Financial Officer and will
oversee the risk management function,
including the general insurance
program, liability and vehicle physical
damage insurance, self-insured
workers’ compensation program, and
the organization’s safety and security
compliance/training. The Risk Manager
will directly supervise up to three
Risk Management positions and will
carry out supervisory responsibilities
in accordance with the organization’s
policies and applicable laws.
Other key responsibilities of this
position include:
• Coordinates the purchase of
insurance, insurance brokerage
services, third party administration,
and other risk services as
necessary;
• Frequently interacts with the
Workers’ Compensation and
Liability third party administrator
(TPA) adjusters to manage claims
against the agency and control
costs; schedules and participates in
regular file review meetings;
• Implements the Agency’s insurance
programs which include, but are
not limited to, vehicle physical
damage, liability, property,
environmental, employment
practices liability, and the selfinsured workers compensation
program;
• Ensures compliance with Federal
and State requirements;
• Creates and revises risk
management manuals and
documents, including safety,
emergency preparedness, security,
and injury and illness prevention
documents;
• Reviews accidents, conducts
investigations, and provides
accident preventability rating
determinations;
• Conducts Accident Review Board
(ARB) hearings when requested;
• Ensures risk management
databases are maintained;
will require experience, team-work,
inspired leadership, out-of-the-box
thinking, and creative problem solving
skills. Among these challenges and
opportunities are:
• To appropriately structure, staff and
resource the Risk Management
Department to ensure the
highest level of performance,
including maximum efficiency and
effectiveness;
• To make significant impact on the
RTA organization, procedures,
and culture through evaluation,
education, training, prevention and
effective mitigation of claims (i.e.,
workers compensation, liability,
etc.); and
• To establish “world-class” risk
management systems including the
development and implementation/
monitoring of organization-wide
standard operating policies,
procedures, and protocols with
respect to risk management.
• Coordinates aspects of litigation
claims filed against the Agency by
interfacing with attorneys and/or
passengers; serves as the Agency’s
representative at arbitration and
other court proceedings; reviews
and prepares discovery documents;
The Ideal Candidate
• Reviews and evaluates contracts
for appropriate insurance and
indemnification language,
insurance levels, etc.;
The ideal Risk Manager candidate
will be a well-rounded hands-on team
player with executive level experience
in overseeing the Agency’s risk
• Identifies and analyzes loss trends
and develops risk control programs
designed to reduce the frequency
and severity of losses;
• Coordinates and analyzes annual
actuarial reporting and makes
recommendations based on results;
and
• Identifies, analyzes, and provides
recommendations to reduce the
risk and loss on new or changing
exposures related to transit
operations including changes in
OSHA legislation.
Challenges and
Opportunities
The new Risk Manager at Riverside
Transit Agency will be confronted
with a number of challenges and
opportunities involving the multiple
facets of Risk Management for a
complex, well-run transit agency. This
riversidetransit.com
management functions. The successful
candidate will be a knowledgeable,
forward-thinking strategist who
will manage the insurance affairs
of a robust and demanding transit
organization. Although specific
knowledge of transit would be
beneficial, the emphasis on this
position will be leadership, breadth
of knowledge, and experience with
insurance, re-insurance, self-insurance,
and risk management.
The Risk Manager will also bring
personal qualities and attributes that
encourage a cooperative team spirit
within RTA. The ideal candidate will
appreciate working in a collaborative
fashion in an organization that values
enterprise-wide thinking. Strong
interpersonal communication skills
combined with a hands-on, roll up your
sleeves style, are critical to the success
of this manager.
The ideal Risk Manager candidate
must examine the current and future
trends in the profession and be
capable of implementing best practices
organization-wide.
In summary, the next Risk Manager
will be a skilled professional able to
contribute and excel in a fast-paced
and multi-faceted transit environment.
Minimum
Qualifications
Education and Experience: A
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited
college or university with major course
work in risk management, business
administration, public administration, or
a related field and a minimum of seven
(7) years of progressively responsible
administrative or supervisory
experience in risk management/claims
or administration, or an equivalent
combination of education and
experience. Legal background is a plus.
Private sector Risk Managers with the
required qualifying experience and
track record are highly encouraged to
apply.
Final Selection and Appointment:
The Chief Executive Officer and
Chief Financial Officer will select the
most highly qualified candidates for
consideration based on a combination
of education, career experience, and
accomplishments that best fit the
needs of the Riverside Transit Agency.
Compensation and
Benefits
The current annual salary range for
the Risk Manager is from $75,476 to
$120,762. Placement within the stated
range will be based upon the selected
candidate’s experience and salary
history. In addition to a competitive
salary, the RTA offers an excellent
benefits package including:
• Medical/Dental and Vision
Insurance: HMO and PPO options
available; generous agency
contribution.
• Retirement: CalPERS 2% at
62; Agency pays the employer
contribution; employee pays 6.25%
employee share; no payments to
social security.
• Deferred Compensation: 457 and
401a programs are available. $300
per year match to 401a.
• Vacation: Negotiable.
• Holidays: 5 floating and 8 regular
days annually.
• Sick leave: 12 days annually (can
carry up to a balance of 1,040).
• Long-Term Disability and Life
Insurance: Fully paid for employee.
• Free Transportation Pass: For
employee and eligible dependents.
To Be Considered
This is a confidential process and will
be handled accordingly throughout
the various stages of the process.
References will not be contacted
until mutual interest has been
established. This position is open
until filled; however, candidates are
encouraged to apply early in the
process for optimal consideration. To
be considered, candidates must submit
the following via email to
[email protected]:
• Compelling cover letter;
• Comprehensive resume;
• Salary history; and
• Six (6) professional references.
An electronic version of all submittals
is strongly encouraged.
Ralph Andersen & Associates will
conduct the initial evaluation of
submitted materials to determine
the best overall match with the
established criteria as outlined in this
recruitment profile. The evaluation
and selection process may consist of
a supplemental questionnaire and/or
written exercise(s) to further evaluate
relative experience and overall
suitability for this position. Finalist
candidates will be required to sign a
release form to authorize preliminary
reference calls and verifications
to be conducted. Employment
history, degrees obtained, and other
certifications/accomplishments will
also be verified. Should you have any
questions regarding this position or
the recruitment process, please call
Mr. Robert Burg at (916) 630-4900.
Confidential inquiries are welcomed.
The Riverside Transit Agency is an
Equal Opportunity Employer
Risk
Manager
Recruitment Services Provided by Ralph Andersen & Associates