Risk Manager

Salary : $146,910.40 - $196,872.00 Annually
Location : Headquarters - 1 Fire Authority Road, Irvine, CA 92602, CA
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Job Number: 2026-92-DS
Department: RISK MANAGEMENT
Division: HUMAN RESOURCES
Opening Date: 11/05/2026
Closing Date: 11/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

DESCRIPTION
The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is currently recruiting to fill one (1) vacancy for the position Risk Manager, in the Risk Management Division of the Human Resources Department. This recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and establish an eligibility list.
Under general direction, plans, organizes, oversees, coordinates, and manages the staff and functions of the Risk Management section, including workers' compensation, occupational safety and health, and environmental, general liability and insurance; provides services related to insurance and tort liability claims against the Authority; identifies, develops, and implements processes and controls to continuously monitor risks and minimize the Authority's exposure to losses; provides complex and responsible support to the Assistant Chief of Human Resources in areas of expertise; and performs related duties, as assigned.
SUPERVISON RECEIVED AND EXCERCISED

Receives general direction from the Assistant Chief of Human Resources. Exercises direct and general supervision over professional, technical, and administrative support staff.
CLASS SUMMARY:

This is a manager classification responsible for developing, planning, and reviewing the programs, services, and activities of the Risk Management section of the Human Resources Department including identifying, assessing, and mitigating a variety of risks which could impact the safety, security, financial prosperity, and reputation of the Authority. Responsibilities include developing and implementing policies and procedures, budget administration and reporting, program evaluation, and management of staff for the assigned areas. Incumbents serve as a professional-level resource for organizational, managerial, and operational analyses and studies. Performance of the work requires the use of considerable independence, initiative, and discretion within broad guidelines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Please click on the following link to view the full list of essential functions, knowledge, and skills.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION (position requirements at entry):

• Bachelor's Degree in risk management, business or public administration, finance, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE (position requirements at entry):

• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in the administration of comprehensive risk management, loss control, or occupational health and safety program.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS (position requirements at entry):

• Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year of appointment, Self-Insurance Administrator (SIA) Certification, issued by the State of California, Department of Industrial Relations.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year of appointment, designation as a Certified Risk Manager or an Associate in Risk Management (ARM).
• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License.

This classification is subject to enrollment in the California DMV Pull Notice Program, which periodically provides Risk Management with the incumbent's Driver License record and status.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Incumbents may be subjected to travel.
NOTE: The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.
SELECTION PROCEDURES:

This recruitment and selection procedure will be held in accordance with the OCFA's Selection Rules and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the OCFA and the Orange County Fira Administrative Managers Association (OCFAMA), both of which are available in the Human Resources Department and at
Application Review: The Human Resources Department reviews all applications to identify the qualified candidates to be referred to the next step of the selection process.
Oral Interview: The minimum passing score is 80%. The panel interview will have a weight of 100% of the candidate's overall score. All candidates who achieve a passing score on the panel interview will be placed on the eligibility list. Candidates will be interviewed and rated by a panel of job knowledge experts. Each candidate's rating will be based on responses to a series of questions designed to elicit the candidate's qualifications for the job.

Selection Interview: The most qualified candidates will be invited to a final selection interview.
ELIGIBLE LIST:

The eligibility list will remain in effect for a period of one (1) year from the date of establishment. The Assistant Chief of Human Resources may abolish or extend a promotional eligibility list at any time.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

• Last Day to Submit Application: Monday, November 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
• Oral Interviews: Week of December 16, 2026
• Selection Interviews: TBD

Please note, all dates are subject to change.

CHANGE IN SCHEDULING/ SELECTION PROCESS:

If there is a change in the scheduling or selection process, all affected candidates will be notified by the assigned recruiter.
QUESTIONS:

All questions regarding this recruitment should be addressed to Duke Steppe, Human Resources Manager at (714) 573-6807 or dukesteppe@ocfa.org.
NOTE:

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without prior notice.
Orange County Fire Authority Management Association (OCFAMA) Representation

This classification is represented by the OCFAMA. Please contact OCFAMA President for information about joining OCFAMA.

Annual Merit Review Program
Administrative Managers are eligible for performance salary increases from 2.75% to 5.5% annually based on their work performance and until they reach the top of their salary range. Please note, new managers and newly promoted managers must be assigned to their position prior to March 1 during the annual performance rating period (August 1 through July 31) to be eligible for their initial merit review. Administrative Managers who are at the maximum of their salary range at the time they receive their annual performance evaluation will receive a $500 contribution to their 401(a) deferred compensation account if they received a rating of at least "standard."

Medical Benefit
Administrative Managers have a choice of medical plans under the CalPERS Health Benefits Program, and receive a monthly cash allotment to be applied toward health care coverage and other benefits. In addition to purchasing health care coverage, at their option, Administrative Managers may receive any or all remaining funds in cash or defer such funds to other benefits. The enrollment period for a new employee is sixty (60) days from the date of employment. The effective date of coverage will begin on the first day of the month following submission of the CalPERS Health Benefit Plan Enrollment Form.

In 2026, the monthly cash allotment is $2,768.96 per month, paid over 24 pay periods.

Please visit for more information regarding the various plans offered under the CalPERS Health Benefits Program, as well as the current premium rates.

Dental, Orthodontia, and Vision Care
Dental, orthodontia, and vision insurance are provided, at no cost to the employee, for the employee and dependents. Coverage begins on the first of the month following date of hire or promotion.

Longevity Pay
Administrative Managers will receive longevity pay as a percentage of base salary as follows:

• 1.50% at the beginning of the pay period that includes the commencement of their 5th year in any OCFAMA position.
• 3.0% at the beginning of the pay period that includes the commencement of their 10th year in any OCFAMA position.

Optional Benefit Plan (OBP)
An annual allocation of $2,065 (pro-rated for mid-year hire/promotion date) will be provided to Administrative Managers to cover health care costs and other select benefits including:

• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Medical Flexible Spending Account
• Cash prorated each pay period or lump sum of cash at year end

OBP begins on the 1st day of the month following a 28-day waiting period.

Retirement
All regular OCFA employees are members of the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS) - a defined benefit retirement program. Employees are enrolled in one of the following retirement formulas based on date of hire.

Legacy General Members: Employees hired on or after December 1, 2012, who establish reciprocitywith OCERS are enrolled in the 2.0% at age 55 retirement formula (Plan N). Employees pays their maximum employee contribution based on age of entry into OCERS (or reciprocal retirement system), including any increases to the maximum employee contribution as calculated by OCERS. Please visit OCERS to view compensation and benefit limits.

New General Members (PEPRA): Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, without reciprocity are enrolled in the 2.5% at age 67 retirement formula (Plan U). Employees contribute 50% of the normal retirement cost toward the employee's retirement contribution but no higher than their maximum employee contribution (based on age of entry into OCERS). Please visit OCERS to view compensation and benefit limits.

For more information about OCERS retirement, please visit , or view the Retirement Plan

Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
A life and AD&D policy is provided to Administrative Managers at no cost. Administrative Managers may purchase additional employee paid life, dependent life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage are provided to Administrative Managers at no cost.

Deferred Compensation:
Employees may participate in the Authority's 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan on a voluntary basis. This plan is 100% employee funded.

Retiree Medical Savings Plan
Employees participate in an employer sponsored retirement Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) with a contribution of 4.0% of base salary.

Social Security
OCFA employees are not covered under the provisions of Federal Social Security (OASDI); therefore, they are not required to contribute 6.2% of salary towards Social Security.

Medicare
Employees contribute 1.45% to Medicare. Employees whose wages exceed $200,000 in a calendar year shall contribute an additional 0.9%.

Bilingual Pay
If qualified, bilingual pay is $0.30 per hour up to a maximum of forty (40) hours per FLSA workweek. Pre-designated languages include: Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese/Mandarin/Cantonese, and American Sign Language. Other languages may qualify on a case-by-case basis.

Tuition Reimbursement
Administrative Managers are eligible for up to $2,000 per fiscal year in accordance with the program guidelines. Employees are also eligible to be reimbursed for job-related licenses and certifications (including the costs necessary to obtain and/or maintain the license or certification).

Vacation
Administrative Manager accruals begins on your first day of employment. Approximate annual accruals are:

• Upon employment and up to 3 years, approximately 120 hours per year
• After 3 years, but less than 10 years, approximately 160 hours per year
• After 10 years, approximately 200 hours per year

Holidays
Administrative Managers observe 13 holidays within the calendar year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday
• Lincoln's Birthday
• President's Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Indigenous Peoples' Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Day after Thanksgiving
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day

Sick Leave
Sick leave is accumulated from year-to-year and accrues as follows:

• Upon employment and up to 3 years, approximately 72 hours per year
• After 3 years, approximately 96 hours per year

At retirement, employees receive a payoff of their sick leave based on their years of full-time continuous service.

Paid Annual Leave (PAL)
After completion of new probation, an employee will be eligible to take up to forty (40) hours of paid time off each year, in addition to their accrued time. PAL is awarded on January 1 of the subsequent year and every year thereafter