Assistant Director - Risk Management

Palmdale School District · Palmdale · Los Angeles County

Salary: $87,894 – $112,178 per year

Closes: 2026-11-18T00:00:00.000Z

Job description and requirements

Requirements / Qualifications Applicants must complete all required fields of the application and provide a copy of the following documents, preferably in .pdf format, for attachment to the application: Introductory Cover Letter Resume Two (2) Current Letters of Recommendation, preferably on company letterhead; must be dated and signed by the author (outdated letters will not be accepted.) Proof of Education - Official transcript, if applicable, from accredited college/university to confirm degree awarded and date conferred. References - Contact details for two (2) professional references, distinct from those who composed letters of recommendation (contact details for relatives will not be considered.) Minimum Qualifications Education: Associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university with major in business administration, public administration, safety management, risk management, or a closely related field. Completion of forty-eight (48) semester units of college coursework with the same major areas of academic focus can substitute for the Associate degree. An Associate in Risk Management (ARM) designation or Certified Risk Managers Program (CSRM) designation may be substituted for one year of required experience. Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in risk management, workers' compensation, and liability administration within an entity of comparable size. Licenses and Other Certifications Hold and maintain a valid California Driver’s License. The availability of private transportation or ability to provide transportation between job sites is required. Ability to be covered under the District property/liability insurance. Special Requirements: The ability to speak, read and write a second language other than English, such as Spanish, is desirable.
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Requirements / Qualifications

Applicants must complete all required fields of the application and provide a copy of the following documents, preferably in .pdf format, for attachment to the application: Introductory Cover Letter Resume Two (2) Current Letters of Recommendation, preferably on company letterhead; must be dated and signed by the author (outdated letters will not be accepted.) Proof of Education - Official transcript, if applicable, from accredited college/university to confirm degree awarded and date conferred. References - Contact details for two (2) professional references, distinct from those who composed letters of recommendation (contact details for relatives will not be considered.)

Minimum Qualifications Education: Associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university with major in business administration, public administration, safety management, risk management, or a closely related field. Completion of forty-eight (48) semester units of college coursework with the same major areas of academic focus can substitute for the Associate degree. An Associate in Risk Management (ARM) designation or Certified Risk Managers Program (CSRM) designation may be substituted for one year of required experience. Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in risk management, workers' compensation, and liability administration within an entity of comparable size. Licenses and Other Certifications Hold and maintain a valid California Driver’s License. The availability of private transportation or ability to provide transportation between job sites is required. Ability to be covered under the District property/liability insurance. Special Requirements: The ability to speak, read and write a second language other than English, such as Spanish, is desirable.

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Applications close in 13 days, on November 18, 2026.

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This posting appears on EdJoin. CA Public Jobs first observed it on October 29, 2026. It was last verified open on November 4, 2026.

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