Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer - Risk Officer ($15k Signing Bonus!)

The Position

The successful candidate will be eligible to receive a $15K signing bonus as outlined by the County's Hiring Incentive Policy.

The list established by this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies for up to one year. There is currently one (1) regular full-time vacancy.

The Ideal Candidate is a strategic, collaborative, and solutions-oriented leader with deep expertise in public sector risk management, workers' compensation, insurance, workplace safety, and leave administration. They are an experienced executive who can navigate complex regulatory environments, build strong partnerships across departments, and confidently advise executive leadership and elected officials on organizational risk, compliance, and operational strategy. The successful candidate is an innovative problem solver who inspires high-performing teams, drives continuous improvement, and is passionate about protecting the County's workforce, assets, and ability to deliver exceptional public service. This is an "at-will" management position.

Experience and Education

• Experience: The equivalent of at least six (6) years of professional full-time, progressively responsible, experience in risk management that included general liability, property and workers' compensation claims and insurance management for a large and diverse organization, public sector experience is highly desirable.
• Education: Bachelor's or higher-level degree in public or business administration, accounting, finance, risk management, insurance or a closely related field.

License or Certificate

• Professional certifications such as Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Financial Risk Manager (FRM), Professional Risk Manager (PRM), and an Associate in Risk Management (ARM) are highly desirable.
• Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

The Recruitment Process

Candidates must attach a cover letter, resume, and at least five professional references to their application for consideration.

Application Deadline, 5:00 pm PDT - Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Application Screening - Week of July 20, 2026

Oral Panel Interview - Tentatively scheduled for the week of July 27th, 2026. The most qualified candidates from the interview process will be placed on the eligibility list and may be considered to fill positions for up to one year.

Example of Duties

View the full job description including the example of duties for DEPUTY CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER - RISK OFFICER - HERE

Benefits

Learn more about the benefits package for this position HERE.

ADA Accommodation

Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303.

Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Management - Non-Classified Benefits Information

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These benefits do not apply to extra help positions

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Employer: County of Napa

Address: 1195 Third Street, Suite 110, Napa, California, 94559

Phone: 707-253-4303

Website: http://www.napacountycareers.com