Salary : $92,618.26 - $131,463.66 Annually
Location : Riverside
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 26-74794-01
Department: Human Resources
Division: Liability Insurance
Opening Date: 06/16/2026
Closing Date: 6/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.
The Loss Control Specialist plays a key role in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating liability exposures across the County of Riverside. This position is responsible for intaking and reviewing incidents, accidents, tort claims, lawsuits, and other reported liability concerns involving property, bodily injury, employment practices, and operational risk. The Specialist evaluates these materials to determine root causes, prepares findings, initial defense strategy and provides recommendations to the Risk Management Steering Committee, Departments and Human Resources leadership.
In partnership with Risk Management, Safety Loss Control and Worker's Compensation, the position supports efforts to promote a safe working environment, reduce known hazards, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety and life safety regulations. The role also assists departments in interpreting and mitigating risk in industrial and varied operational settings by recommending practical, cost-effective loss control solutions.
Additionally, the Loss Control Specialist manages and coordinates the County's response to subpoenas, California Public Records Act (CPRA) requests, and litigation-related document requests. This includes working closely with internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate, and legally compliant responses.
The ideal candidate will have experience in a multi-discipline environment, strong written and verbal communication skills, and a solid understanding of risk management principles, loss control practices, legal compliance, records management, and the processes related to subpoenas and CPRA requests.
Employees in a Confidential designated class are defined by Section 3.b. of the Employee Relations Resolution, as "any employee who may be privy to the decision-making process of County management affecting employee relations" and are only authorized for assignments within the departments of Executive Office, Clerk of the Board, County Counsel, and Human Resources.

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EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Develop, coordinate, and monitor policies, procedures, guidelines, and training related to principle risk exposure, loss experience, and other major aspects of the County's loss control program.
• Analyze tort claims and lawsuits to identify effective defensive strategies and make recommendations to Risk Management Steering Committee, Departments and Human Resources leadership
• Interpret laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to loss control issues.
• Assist in the training, coaching, and evaluation of a County department's processes and procedures to help reduce and mitigate future liability claims.
• Assist in the development and coordination of loss trend analyses and loss projections, including the development and issuance of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports; work in conjunction with the Principal Loss Control Analyst, the Human Resources Safety Division, Human Resources Risk Management Division, and other County agencies to assess and prevent future risk exposure.
• Assist in the investigation and identification of risk and safety related issues through the performance of cost/benefit and root cause analyses.
• Prepare materials for presentations to the Board of Supervisors.
• Provide support in the monitoring of the administration, documentation, and implementation of corrective measures taken by County departments to reduce or mitigate future claims; coordinate training, policy and procedure updates, purchasing or repair of equipment, and other activities deemed appropriate upon approval of the Risk Management Steering Committee.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Three years of performing para-professional work related to employee investigations or risk management. (Completion of college level courses from an accredited college or university in business or public administration, or a closely related field to the assignment may substitute for the required experience on the basis of 30 semester or 45 quarter units equaling one year of the required full-time experience.).

Knowledge of: Basic characteristics of County government operational exposures; Cal/OSHA regulations and standards; risk management principles, including trend and/or root cause analysis, and risk mitigation; loss financing mechanisms; tort and contract law; civil procedures and administrative regulations; employee relations investigations.

Ability to: Establish priorities; identify and analyze issues accurately and select effective action; plan, organize, and conduct research for analysis, and make recommendations based on findings prepare clear and concise reports and recommendations; establish and maintain cooperative effective interpersonal relationships; negotiate and resolve conflicts; prepare and present oral reports in a persuasive manner; manage time effectively; apply risk management principles; adapt to new situations, demands and objectives; interface effectively with staff, Board of Supervisors, management, and the public.

Other Requirements
License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

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General Information
If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact Vanessa Diaz Beaird at or (951) 955-9112. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.
APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here:
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at:
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ().
Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.
MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution, as governed by the applicable Management Resolution, to contribute towards the cost of these plans. Vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP) at no cost to employee or eligible dependents.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

• Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
• Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
• Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.

A new member is defined as any of the following:

1. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
2. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.
3. A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
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If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contac