Senior Risk Control Specialist

PERMA, a California Joint Powers Authority (JPA) made up of 32 public entities including cities, transit districts, and special districts, is seeking a Senior Risk Control Specialist to manage PERMA's risk control program.

This at-will, full-time position is responsible for planning, managing, and directing day-to-day training and risk control operations. The Senior Risk Control Specialist will oversee vendors responsible for risk control services, be accountable for trend identification, collaborate with claim management teams in the design of loss control programs, develop reports, and provide excellent member service related to risk control efforts. 

The recruitment began on 4/3/2026 and can end at any time without prior notice.  Applicants will only be contacted if chosen for an interview. The first round of interviews are expected to take place in late-April. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check. 

See job analysis for responsibilities.

Salary Range: $109,877 to $147,246 annually

Retirement: CalPERS Classic 2.7% @ 55, PEPRA 2% @ 62

Benefits: CalPERS medical; dental, vision, disability

Application Deadline:  Open until filled (interviews begin in late-April)

Position Location:  PERMA staff works remotely (candidates must reside in California)

Interested candidates must return the following:

  1. Letter of interest
  2. Responses to Supplemental Questions
  3. PERMA Application for Employment
    • Resumes may be included, however, applications must still be completed

Materials must be returned in this format:

  • Combine response materials (letter of interest, question responses, application) into a single .pdf document
    • Name the .pdf document as follows: LastName_FirstName_SrRiskControl_YYYYMMDD
  • Email Subject line: Senior Risk Control Specialist Application Materials (FirstName LastName)
  • Email to blyons@permarisk.gov

Key dates:

  • Late April:  Candidates selected for interview
  • Late April / Early May:  Initial interviews (remote)
  • May: Finalist interviews (if necessary, held remotely); offer extended
  • June: Begin employment

Application Materials