Risk Manager

**\*\* THIS IS A CONFIRE POSITION ONLY \*\*** **CONFIRE is a separate entity from San Bernardino County and** **the Fire Protection District.** **CONFIRE, JPA** is seeking a **Risk Manag** **er** responsible for developing, coordinating, and managing the agency’s risk management programs, including organizational risk mitigation, safety practices, regulatory compliance, liability prevention, and strategic risk initiatives. This role leads risk management efforts across a complex regional public safety environment involving emergency communications, EMS transport services, member agencies, subcontracted providers, hospitals, County departments, and communities throughout San Bernardino County, while providing strategic guidance to the Executive Director, leadership staff, and member agencies on risk assessment, insurance and liability matters, workplace safety, contract and vendor risk, and exposure reduction. The Risk Manager also oversees staff responsible for safety programs, compliance monitoring, incident documentation, and risk-related reporting, and must demonstrate strong analytical skills, sound judgment, political awareness, public safety knowledge, and the ability to manage risk effectively during routine operations, sensitive issues, emergency incidents, and periods of heightened organizational scrutiny. The primary work location is CONFIRE’s Rialto office, with occasional assignments at the Hesperia or San Bernardino communication centers. **CONFIRE, JPA** is a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) located in San Bernardino County, California, established to provide regional public safety communications, dispatch, computer information systems (IS), geographic information systems (GIS), and emergency medical services in support of its member and partner agencies. The CONFIRE Communications Center’s primary function is to provide 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year fire, EMS, rescue, and other public safety dispatch services to agencies throughout the region. Beyond its direct dispatch responsibilities, the Communications Center also serves as the San Bernardino County (XBO) Operational Area dispatch center, coordinating fire, local government, law enforcement, and emergency medical resources during large-scale incidents. CONFIRE is also preparing to launch a countywide ambulance transport system that will further integrate emergency communications and EMS operations while enhancing regional service delivery. **CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT** Work Availability: Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to support risk management, safety, compliance, and operational continuity needs. Incumbents must be able to report to CONFIRE facilities or other designated locations to address urgent risk issues, conduct assessments, support investigations, or provide guidance during operational demands. Emergency Response: May be required to respond outside of normal business hours to assist with emergency incidents, Continuity of Operations activities, safety or liability concerns, critical infrastructure issues, or other urgent operational risks affecting CONFIRE JPA. Responsibilities during such events may include conducting risk assessments, supporting incident documentation, advising leadership on safety and liability considerations, coordinating with partner agencies, and providing analytical or logistical risk-related support. Travel: Travel between CONFIRE facilities, member and partner agency locations, incident sites, training venues, and other operational or project-related locations may be required to support risk management, safety programs, compliance duties, and investigations. A valid California Driver License and proof of automobile liability insurance must be presented at the time of hire and maintained throughout employment. **Job Description:** **Representation Unit:** Exempt Under general direction of the Deputy Executive Director of Administration, the Risk Manager plans, organize…