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THE ORGANIZATION THE POSITION
HE POSITION RECEIVES direction from higher-level
MODESTO, A FULL-SERVICE CITY, Tmanagement and exercises direct supervision over assigned
has a total FY 2019/20 operating support personnel. The incumbent will coordinate division
budget of approximately $403 activities and work with other divisions and departments
million and a staff size of throughout the City and provide staff assistance to executive
1,236 FTE / 476 PTE. The City is management.
governed by a Council-Manager Responsibilities include:
form of government. The
Modesto City Council consists of F Plan, organize, and direct the Risk Management Division
seven members, six of whom are activities, including the workers’ compensation program,
elected by district, and the Mayor, general liability, loss control, safety, occupational medical,
who is elected at-large, all elected property, and other related insurance programs.
for four year overlapping terms. F Direct, oversee, and develop the Risk Management Division
work plan; provide supervision and coaching to Risk
The City Council appoints the City Management staff and assign work activities, monitor workflow;
Manager, who serves as the Chief review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures.
Executive Officer overseeing all F Prepare and implement the Risk Management Division budget;
departments. The City Manager participate in the forecast of additional funds needed for
delegates hiring responsibilities staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; administer the
and supplemental duties to approved budget.
nine Departments, including F Recommend the appointment of personnel; provide or
Community and Economic coordinate staff training, conduct performance evaluations;
Development; Finance; Fire; implement discipline procedures as required; maintain
Human Resources; Information discipline and high standards necessary for the efficient and
Technology; Parks, Recreation, professional operation of the Division.
and Neighborhoods; Police; F Implement and maintain appropriate risk financing techniques,
Public Works and Utilities. including maintaining adequate monetary reserves and
departmental cost allocation plans.
