Job Description

Posting number: 2026-00130

Department: Administration

Division: Administration

Job classification: Admin - Risk Manager

Posting type: Internal & External

Categories: Administration, Professional, Miscellaneous, Attorney

Summary

The Town of Breckenridge is seeking a qualified and dedicated individual for the position of Risk Manager.

The Risk Manager develops, administers, and manages the Town of Breckenridge’s comprehensive Risk Management Plan, including property, casualty, liability, insurance, claims, and loss prevention programs. This role identifies and evaluates risks to Town operations, assets, property, and the public, and recommends strategies to prevent, reduce, transfer, or finance those risks. The Risk Manager oversees the Town’s property and casualty insurance program, liability and property claims, automobile and fleet-related exposures, incident investigations, loss recovery, subrogation efforts, certificates of insurance, insurance renewals, and risk-related contractual requirements. The position also administers the Town’s workers’ compensation program and serves as a key resource to departments and leadership on risk mitigation, insurance coverage, claims resolution, and loss prevention.

The Risk Manager works collaboratively with Town leadership, attorneys, departments, insurers, third-party administrators, and other partners to protect Town assets and minimize financial and operational exposure. The role requires strong independent judgment, analytical skills, discretion, and the ability to manage sensitive and complex risk and claims matters.

For additional information regarding this position including important roles, essential job functions and duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required, materials and equipment used, working environment, and physical activity required, please view the full position description.

Examples of duties

FULL-TIME YEAR-ROUND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & PERKS:

At the Town of Breckenridge, we believe that supporting our employees' well-being is essential to creating an engaged, connected, and high-performing workforce. As part of our commitment to our employees and their families, we offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that includes quality health benefits, generous leave, retirement savings opportunities, wellness programs, employee events, and a variety of other resources designed to support employees both at work and beyond. For further details on the Town’s benefits package, please click here.

Benefits Package Highlights:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision insurance with 100% employer covered premiums for employee only coverage
• Retirement Benefits – Town contributes 7% after 6 months and 9% after 6 years into the 401a plus opportunity to invest in a 457 or Roth IRA
• Generous Leave Programs including 8.5 Holidays, Personal, Annual, Sick, Volunteer Time Off and Sabbatical Leave
• Free Recreation Wellness Pass for employees and their families for the Recreation Center, Gold Run Nordic Center, and the Stephen C. West Ice Arena as well as substantially discounted golf rates at the Breckenridge Golf Club

Perks Highlights:

• Leadership Development & Training Opportunities
• Tuition and Education Reimbursement
• Employee transitional housing support, Down Payment Assistance Program and Rental Deposit Assistance Program
• Tenure Award Recognition
• Annual Discretionary Bonus
• Early Registration and discounted Youth After School and Camp Programs at the Breckenridge Recreation Center
• Free Electric Vehicle (EV) charging at various Town-owned locations
• Free Breck E-Ride electric bikeshare membership

Town of Breckenridge Core Values:

The Town of Breckenridge’s Core Values guide us in fostering an inclusive Community, embracing Adaptability and Innovation, upholding Integrity, promoting effective Communication, and practicing Stewardship to responsibly manage Town resources.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university in risk management, business administration, finance, insurance, public administration, safety or a related field is required.
• A minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible professional experience in risk management, insurance, claims administration, loss control, property and casualty, or a related field.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Municipal or governmental risk management, claims, insurance or public agency experience preferred.
• Experience administering property, casualty general liability, automobile, workers' compensation or similar insurance programs preferred.
• Experience investigating claims and incidents and working with insurance carriers, third-party administrators, adjustors, and legal counsel preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES REQUIRED:

• Valid Colorado Driver’s License required within 30 days of hire.
• Associate in Risk Management (ARM), Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or relevant professional certification preferred.

Supplemental information

Hiring Pay Range: $3,600.00 - $4,261.54 bi-weekly, $93,600 - $110,800 if annualized.

Full Pay Range: $3,600.00 - $4,923.08 bi-weekly, $93,600 - $128,000 if annualized.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Interested applicants must apply online for this position and must also attach a resume and cover letter.

The Town of Breckenridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are selected for hire, the Town will provide a conditional job offer and check your references and conduct a background review before confirming your job offer and scheduling your orientation. If pre-employment drug-testing; medical testing; credit check; Motor Vehicle Record; Colorado Bureau of Investigation background review; or, other background reviews are required, the Town generally makes a conditional offer of hire based on successful completion of these additional steps.