Risk Control Technician

California Intergovernmental Risk Authority (CIRA) is seeking a Risk Control Technician for a newly created, entry-level position. This role supports member agencies through training, risk assessment support, and implementation of risk management tools, while offering meaningful professional development and growth within a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support the CIRA risk control program's development, administration, and operation
• Support the implementation of CIRA-provided software solutions to aid members and improve their loss control programs
• Provide CIRA pooled member staff training on various topics, including software solutions and risk resources
• Assist in developing and updating occupational health and safety training programs customized for public agencies, including developing course materials
• Help develop risk management recommendations, prepare reports, and monitor members’ compliance with recommendations
• Prepare reports following best practices in business communication, with attention to technical accuracy and department SOPs
• Assist in responding to safety and/or risk management consultations and training requests
• Help efficiently plan and schedule risk management assessments and training based on member requests or specific needs
• Participate in on-site and occasionally virtual or hybrid risk assessment/consultative visits to evaluate a member agency’s safety and risk management programs and facilities
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and all others contacted during the course of work
• Assist in developing and presenting training programs under supervision, including course objectives, outlines, and PowerPoint presentations
• Support the development and presentation of webinars under supervision, including PowerPoint presentations and supporting materials
• Contribute to website resources under supervision, including best practices, fact sheets, alerts, and other resource materials to assist member agencies
• Participate in loss analyses and make basic recommendations to control or reduce loss exposures
• Assist in the development and updating of model risk management programs
• Help in the analysis and evaluation of new and revised laws and regulations, with an emphasis on how they impact members’ work policies and procedures
• Prepare and assist with periodic reports and presentations to committees

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in risk management, occupational health and safety, business administration, or a related field (or equivalent coursework/experience)
• Entry-level with 1-3 years of relevant experience, such as internships, co-ops, or part-time roles in risk management, safety compliance, insurance, or public administration
• Recent graduates with demonstrated interest through academic projects or certifications (e.g., OSHA 10-hour card) are encouraged to apply

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