Description

RISK MANAGEMENT OFFICER, ORANGE COUNTY, NY

The Opportunity

Orange County, NY, a growing County 50 miles north of New York City is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking Risk Management Officer to lead our comprehensive risk, insurance, and employee benefits programs.

Reporting to the County Executive and working with wide latitude for independent judgment, you will serve as the chief manager and architect of Orange County’s risk management strategy. In this role, you will manage an 11-person team and oversee everything from multi-million dollar insurance portfolios to safety protocols for high-profile community events like Freedom Fest and the New York Airshow.  You will work closely with the Department of Human Resources in benefit related matters and the County Law Department in evaluating and reviewing/approving settlements of various legal claims.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Insurance Procurement: Determine needs and procure all coverage lines for County operations, including general liability, cyber, law enforcement, aviation, environmental, property, and special events.
• Risk & Loss Control: Working with experienced staff, proactively review County facilities, programs, and operations to identify, evaluate, and mitigate hazards, preventing financial loss before it happens.
• Claims & Litigation Advisory: Advise on, participate in, and approve the settlement of legal claims and the setting of loss reserves.
• Vendor & TPA Management: Oversee third-party provider agreements for liability, workers’ compensation, and dental/vision insurance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Leadership: Supervise the administration of health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits for active employees and retirees in alignment with union collective bargaining agreements and the NYS Department of Civil Service.
• Team Leadership: Inspire, manage, and develop a dedicated support staff of risk and benefits professionals.

What We Are Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)

To be considered for this leadership role, you must meet one of the following criteria:

• Option A: A Master’s Degree plus two (2) years of professional experience with a public or private agency involving insurance claims, claims adjustments, or safety loss prevention programs.
• Option B: A Bachelor’s Degree plus four (4) years of the professional experience described above.

Note: Degrees must be from an accredited US institution or include independent verification of foreign equivalency. 

Compensation & Total Rewards

Orange County offers a highly competitive salary up to $193,279.36 (the prior incumbent was paid $158,039) based on your depth of experience, alongside an exceptional public-sector benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Enrollment in the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) with lifetime pension eligibility after 5 years of public service.
• Generous paid time off

How to Apply

This position remains open until filled. A competitive civil service examination is not required for this role.

Please submit your resume to: Langdon Chapman, Commissioner of Human Resources Orange County Department of Human Resources 255 Main Street, Goshen, NY 10924 Email: Lchapman@orangecountygov.com

Note: If you submit via email and do not receive an acknowledgment within 48 hours, please call 845-291-2008 to confirm receipt. The final candidate must successfully pass a fingerprint check and a criminal history background investigation.  You may also submit a formal County employment application with your resume, but will be required to submit one prior to any employment offer.  The application can be found here.  

About Orange County

With a growing population of over 400,000, Orange County is bounded on the east by the Hudson River and on the west by the Delaware River.  Bordering New Jersey and Pennsylvania, Orange County is home to Legoland NY, Woodbury Common Premium Outlets and West Point – the United States Military Academy.  The County has strong public-school systems and is home to a medical college (Touro) in Middletown, NY and Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh, NY. 

Orange County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.