To: Board of Supervisors
From: Karen Caoile, Director of Risk Management
Report Title: Establish Deputy Director of Risk Management job classification in the Risk Management Department
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 26405 to establish the classification of Deputy Director of Risk Management-Exempt (AJB1) (unrepresented) at salary plan and grade BD5 1003 ($12,547.26 - $15,251.27) in the Risk Management Department.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The action of establishing the classification has no fiscal impact. The position will have an annual salary and benefit cost fiscal impact of approximately $229,013 and is anticipated in the Department’s FY25-26 budget.
BACKGROUND:
The Risk Management Department is responsible for the County’s self-insured and self-administered programs for workers’ compensation, liability, property, workplace safety, and placement of excess insurance. Upon review of the Department’s staffing needs, the Director of Risk Management is requesting to establish the Deputy Director of Risk Management job classification.
The Department is interested in building a more functional organizational structure and establishing the necessary leadership to improve performance and efficiency in providing services. The Deputy Director of Risk Management will oversee the various financial service programs and functions including Risk Management Department’s Internal Service Funds and will assist the Director of Risk Management with overall functions and activities of the Department.
Establishing the Deputy Director of Risk Management job classification is necessary based on the required expertise, experience, and competitive nature of the market for the duties of this position, and to ensure the Risk Management Department can meet the needs of the County.
The Department’s approved FY25-26 Recommend Budget includes funding for the new classification. The transaction to add one (1) Deputy Director position to replace one (1) deleted Assistant Risk Manager will be effective as of July 1, 2025.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this action is not approved, the Deputy Director position will not be established and the Risk Management Department will be unable to meet the needs of the Department and the County.