What are the responsibilities and job description for the Risk Manager position at City of Harrisonburg?
Are you seeking a challenging yet rewarding career in a teamwork environment that will allow you to make an impact in the operation of City departments and services? If so, consider applying for the City of Harrisonburg's Risk Manager opportunity within the Department of Finance, where you'll collaborate with teams across City departments to strengthen operations, manage risk, and help protect the people, programs, and resources that our community relies on!
The Risk Manager is an exempt full-time position with benefits and a preferred hiring range of $36.47 - $41.03 per hour (equivalent to $75,857 - $85,342 annually); however, an exact salary will be determined based upon the selected candidate's qualifications and in compliance with City policy.
In this vital role, you’ll lead the City of Harrisonburg’s risk and safety management program and partner with departments to identify exposures early, reduce financial loss, and strengthen a Citywide culture of safety. You’ll conduct worksite safety and OSHA audits, keep the Safety Program Manual current, and help develop practical safety policies, procedures, and training programs that eliminate and/or reduce potential losses. You’ll also ensure compliance with OSHA, VOSH, and applicable ANSI standards, serving as a trusted resource to answer questions and align liability coverage with operational safety needs.
As the Risk Manager, you’ll coordinate and maintain the City’s insurance portfolio (including annual renewals), assist departments with filing claims, and monitor claims involving the City and its employees. Your duties will also include advising on insurance requirements for special events and vendor contracts, potentially reviewing leases and contracts to assure risk protections, and helping to evaluate market conditions as they affect City programs.
In your position with the City, you’ll support sound financial stewardship by preparing budgets for risk protection and completing the annual Line of Duty Act (LODA) renewal process, including coordinating required training and system updates. Also, you’ll facilitate meetings of the Executive Safety Committee and Accident Review Board to drive continuous improvement in safety and loss control.
The Risk Manager is an exempt full-time position with benefits and a preferred hiring range of $36.47 - $41.03 per hour (equivalent to $75,857 - $85,342 annually); however, an exact salary will be determined based upon the selected candidate's qualifications and in compliance with City policy.
In this vital role, you’ll lead the City of Harrisonburg’s risk and safety management program and partner with departments to identify exposures early, reduce financial loss, and strengthen a Citywide culture of safety. You’ll conduct worksite safety and OSHA audits, keep the Safety Program Manual current, and help develop practical safety policies, procedures, and training programs that eliminate and/or reduce potential losses. You’ll also ensure compliance with OSHA, VOSH, and applicable ANSI standards, serving as a trusted resource to answer questions and align liability coverage with operational safety needs.
As the Risk Manager, you’ll coordinate and maintain the City’s insurance portfolio (including annual renewals), assist departments with filing claims, and monitor claims involving the City and its employees. Your duties will also include advising on insurance requirements for special events and vendor contracts, potentially reviewing leases and contracts to assure risk protections, and helping to evaluate market conditions as they affect City programs.
In your position with the City, you’ll support sound financial stewardship by preparing budgets for risk protection and completing the annual Line of Duty Act (LODA) renewal process, including coordinating required training and system updates. Also, you’ll facilitate meetings of the Executive Safety Committee and Accident Review Board to drive continuous improvement in safety and loss control.
A detailed list of essential functions and the ideal candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is available in the class specification.
- Bachelor’s degree with coursework in risk management, business administration, or related field and considerable (3-5 years) experience in municipal risk management, including analyzing and processing liability claims. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be used to meet this requirement.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Click here to view the physical requirements of this position.
The selected candidate for this position will be subject to the following screenings and must receive satisfactory results:
- DMV record review; and
- Criminal background check.
To Apply: In order to be considered, all candidates must submit a complete City of Harrisonburg online employment application, including previous work experience and education history. This position may close at any time after 10 calendar days. (posted 07/22/2026)
The City provides an excellent benefits package including health insurance, retirement (VRS & MissionSquare), life insurance, paid leave (including upfront sick leave) and 15.5 holidays.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status.
The City of Harrisonburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status.
The City of Harrisonburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $75,858 - $85,342