Job Description

This leadership role provides strategic and operational direction for comprehensive risk management pool programs, overseeing underwriting, claims, loss control, and compliance activities. The position partners closely with executive leadership, legal and finance teams, insurance vendors, and reinsurance carriers to ensure financially sound, member‑focused risk solutions aligned with organizational goals. Serving as a trusted advisor to member counties at the County Manager and Commissioner level, this role combines high‑level strategic planning with hands‑on leadership, stakeholder engagement, and board governance. The ideal candidate brings strong executive presence, financial acumen, and team leadership skills to guide complex programs that protect public entities.

The hiring range for this position is $145,000 - $165,000.

To apply, please email your resume and a cover letter describing your qualifications and interest in joining Team County to ***email_hidden***. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct and manage department operations including, development of policies and procedures, adherence to standards and oversight of underwriting, claims and loss control programs.

Participate and lead strategic planning for alignment of department objectives and programs with Association goals and strategies, including developing and managing short and long-term plans for risk management pools.

Communicate regularly and develop/maintain relationships with insurance pool members; serve as adjunct risk management advisor for members by providing insurance coverage guidance and risk-based solutions at the County Manager/Commissioner level.

Conduct interviews, make hiring decisions, provide salary recommendations, monitor and assign work, counsel and discipline employees, develop work plans and conduct performance evaluations.

Negotiate renewal contracts in concert with General Counsel, Chief Finance Officer and Executive Director for various pool vendors, including coordination and negotiation with reinsurance carriers.

Communicate and keep the Pool Board of Trustees and pool memberships abreast of the risk management pool status and of related updates/changes. Plan, prepare and develop Board agenda and meetings.

Plan and budget risk management pools in concert with Chief Finance Officer, Controller

and Executive Director.

Develop and administer the department budget; approve invoices and expenditures; manage risk management procurement and purchasing; review financial statements.

Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or related field with a minimum of ten years of relevant Association or risk management experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Comprehensive knowledge of risk management handling techniques and methods; thorough knowledge of property and casualty insurance coverage and insurance contract language; ability to identify risks and loss prevention/risk avoidance options; thorough knowledge of research methods and techniques and reporting; ability to analyze, interpret and report research findings; ability to interpret and make decisions in accordance with laws, regulations and policies; ability to communicate ideas effectively both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members, county officials, associates; proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and the Association’s membership database; ability to plan, organize, direct and evaluate the work of subordinate employees.

Certificates and Licenses

NC Property Casualty Insurance Licenses & professional designations such as ARM, ARM-P, CRM, CPCU preferred. Valid Driver’s License.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job: office environment; moderate noise level.

Travel

Frequent travel operating a motor vehicle to member locations.

Equipment Operation

Regularly uses personal computer and other standard office equipment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The physical demands described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Standing — Frequently (2-5 hrs. / shift)
• Walking — Frequently (2-5 hrs. / shift)
• Sitting — Frequently (2-5 hrs. / shift)
• Lifting up 10 lbs. — Occasionally (Up to 2 hrs. / shift)
• Carrying — Occasionally (Up to 2 hrs. / shift)
• Pushing/Pulling — Rarely (not a regular part of job)
• Climbing — Rarely (not a regular part of job)
• Balancing — Rarely (not a regular part of job)
• Kneeling/Crouching — Rarely (not a regular part of job)
• Crawling — Rarely (not a regular part of job)
• Reaching/Handing — Rarely (not a regular part of job)
• Grasping/Feeling — Rarely (not a regular part of job)
• Talking — Constantly (5-8 hrs. / shift)
• Hearing — Constantly (5-8 hrs. / shift)
• Repetitive Motions, e.g. typing — Occasionally (Up to 2 hrs. / shift)
• Eye/Hand Coordination — Rarely (not a regular part of job)
• Close vision — Frequently (2-5 hrs. / shift)

To apply, please email your resume and a cover letter describing your qualifications and interest in joining Team County to ***email_hidden***. 

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