Salary: $95,580.00 - $143,410.00 Annually
Location : El Paso County, Colorado Springs, CO
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Human Resources Department
Division: Risk
Opening Date: 06/15/2026
Closing Date: 7/5/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt
HR Contact Information: Heather Bennett: [email protected]

If you are motivated by meaningful work, strong team leadership, and the opportunity to solve complex problems, this may be the role for you. El Paso County is seeking a Risk Management Supervisor to lead the division's daily operations.

This role is ideal for someone who can apply technical knowledge with sound judgment, professionalism, and a strong commitment to public service. The successful candidate will bring integrity, collaborative leadership, and a strategic, data-driven approach to reducing risk, supporting employees, and protecting County resources.
Hiring Range: $100,000.00 - $110,000.00 annually
This position has an anticipated work schedule of Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm; subject to change.

Please be advised this position may close without advance notice, should we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications.

This position supervises and directs the operational functions of the Risk Management Division within the Human Resources Department, including workers' compensation, liability, property claims, safety, and insurance administration. Provides direct supervision to professional risk management staff and oversight of third-party administrators (TPA), vendors, and occupational health providers. Supports high-severity and high-exposure claim management, actuarial reporting, insurance renewals, and regulatory compliance. Participates in representing the County in executive-level discussions regarding significant claims and settlement authority. Employment is subject to the terms, conditions, and policies detailed in the Personnel Policies Manual (PPM). This position requires regular in-person presence as an essential job function.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Leads, coaches, and develops a team responsible for administering a wide range of complex programs, including but not limited to workers' compensation, liability, property, safety, and insurance programs.
• Establishes performance expectations, sets clear goals, and regularly assesses team members' competencies through structured feedback, individual development plans, and performance evaluations. Motivates employees to reach peak productivity and performance; participates in the hiring and disciplinary process.
• Identifies and implements data-driven solutions by working closely with risk management staff, occupational clinics, departments, and/or offices. In coordination with the Safety Specialist, works closely with Security and Facilities to implement emergency response procedures.
• Provides oversight of third-party administrators (TPA), brokers, occupational clinics, and other vendors by evaluating performance, monitoring service delivery, and managing expectations. Assists with managing workers' compensation claims in coordination with the TPA adjusters.
• Collects, analyzes, and interprets claim data to identify loss trends and emerging exposures; prepares and distributes quarterly loss reports and statistical analyses to departments and offices. Compiles data to provide to actuaries for the creation of actuarial reports in liability and workers' compensation, used for budget projections.
• Interprets and applies risk-related policies; recommends updates to policies, procedures, and administrative guidelines to align with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Researches legislative and regulatory changes affecting risk management, insurance, and workers' compensation to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Works closely with internal and external legal counsel to assess the County's exposure and collaborates to develop a plan towards resolution.
• Reviews contracts in partnership with Procurement to evaluate insurance and indemnification provisions and provides risk-based recommendations.
• Assists with administering liability and property claims.
• Assists with the renewal of county-wide insurance policies and works with the insurance broker to create any necessary stand-alone policies.
• Assists with State filings to comply with workers' compensation permit renewals and surcharge payments.
• Provides support and coverage for other risk management positions as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.

Supervision Exercised: This classification requires supervising and monitoring performance for a regular group of employees or unit(s) including providing input on hiring/disciplinary action and work objectives/ effectiveness, performance evaluations, and realigning work as needed. A first-line or second-line supervisor typically performs these tasks.Supervision Received: Receives administrative supervision. This classification typically performs job duties and resolves conflict according to their own judgment and initiatives, requesting supervisory assistance only when necessary. Special projects are managed with little oversight, and assignments may be reviewed upon completion. Performance reviewed periodically.
Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of property, liability, and workers' compensation exposure, including the Colorado Workers' Compensation Act.
• Sufficient knowledge of self-insurance programs as well as claims investigation and settlement practices.
• Data analysis techniques and statistical reporting, including analyzing complex workers' compensation, liability, and property claim data to identify trends and actionable risk mitigation strategies. Proficiency in preparing clear, concise reports and summaries for leadership, including claim trend analyses and operational updates.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills.
• Must possess a high level of organizational skills, initiative, and attention to detail.
• Must be honest, truthful, trustworthy, and possess a high degree of personal integrity.
• Sound judgment in evaluating claims and operational risk issues, escalating high-risk matters appropriately.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to evaluate financial exposure and reserve adequacy within established authority levels.
• Ability to interpret and apply applicable laws, regulations, County policies, and risk management procedures.
• Ability to lead, manage, and train others with minimal supervision; ability to objectively review, evaluate, and document the performance of employees.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with employees, departments, legal counsel, vendors, and leadership.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced proficiency in Excel, and expertise in utilizing HRIS and claims management systems.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Five years of experience in risk management, workers' compensation, liability claims, insurance administration, or related field.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience in public sector or governmental risk management.
• Three years of supervisory experience is strongly preferred.

Licenses/Certificates

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Professional designation, such as Associate in Risk Management (ARM), Associate in Claims (AIC), Charted Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), or similar, is preferred.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Must pass conditional post offer background investigation, drug screen, and motor vehicle record check.

Work Conditions

Duties are primarily performed in an office and remote work environment dependent upon Department discretion and business needs; some travel may be required.

The classification specification above is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities and minimum qualifications; specific job assignments, duties, education, experience, licenses/certifications, and environmental conditions will vary depending on the needs of the department/office and the particular assignment. Changes to this document may only be made by a member of the Human Resources Department.
Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal leave
• 11 paid holidays
• Onsite health centers
• Onsite fitness centers
• Reach Your Peak wellness program
• Short and long term disability
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts to include dependent care
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement plan
• Deferred compensation (457b)

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How did you learn of this position?

• I am currently employed by EPC
• El Paso County Website
• Indeed.com
• Employee Referral
• Social Media (Twitter/Facebook)
• LinkedIn
• University/College Career Site
• Industry-specific Career Site
• Professional Membership Career Site
• Career Fair
• Other

02

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent education?

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of experience do you have in risk management, workers' compensation, liability claims, insurance administration, or related field?

• No experience
• 0 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 10 years
• 10 or more years

04

How would you rate your experience and understanding of Workers' Compensation claims?

• No experience
• Limited experience (would need guidance)
• Moderate experience (comfortable handling routine tasks)
• Strong experience (can independently manage claims and processes)
• Extensive experience (can handle complex cases and provide guidance to others)

05

How would you rate your experience and understanding of liability claims?

• No experience
• Limited experience (would need guidance)
• Moderate experience (comfortable handling routine tasks)
• Strong experience (can independently manage claims and processes)
• Extensive experience (can handle complex cases and provide guidance to others)

06

How would you rate your experience and understanding of insurance administration?

• No experience
• Limited experience (would need guidance)
• Moderate experience (comfortable handling routine tasks)
• Strong experience (can independently manage claims and processes)
• Extensive experience (can handle complex cases and provide guidance to others)

07

Do you have experience with vendor performance management?

• Yes
• No

08

If you answered 'yes' to having experience with vendor performance management, please describe your experience. Responses such as "see resume" may result in disqualification from further consideration. If you do not have experience with vendor performance management, please enter N/A.
09

Do you have experience in public sector or governmental risk management?

• Yes
• No

10

How many years of supervisory or people management experience do you have?

• No experience
• 0 years to less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 7 years
• 7 or more years

11

Please describe your supervisory or people management experience in detail. Include the number of employees supervised, your role in performance management (e.g., coaching, evaluations, corrective action), and any additional responsibilities such as hiring, training, or employee development. Responses such as "see resume" may result in disqualification from further consideration. If you do not have supervisory experience, please enter N/A.
12

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

13

Please list any professional license/certificate designation that you have applicable to this position, such as Associate in Risk Management (ARM), Associate in Claims (AIC), Charted Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), etc.
14

This position requires an in-person presence, Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, during the initial review period (typically the first six months). Upon successful completion of the initial review period, this position may become eligible for a hybrid schedule (remote up to two days per week), based on departmental and business needs. A hybrid schedule is not guaranteed. Are you comfortable with these details?

• Yes
• No

15

This position is not budgeted to provide sponsorship. Do you now, or will you at any time in the future, require sponsorship to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

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