Liability Program Manager

PERMA is a California Joint Powers Authority (JPA) made up of 32 public entities including cities, transit districts, and special districts.

Under general direction of the Executive Director, the Liability Program Manager is responsible for PERMA’s liability program. This at-will, full-time position is responsible for planning, managing, and directing the day-to-day operations of the liability program. The Manager will oversee the liability claim handling third party administrator, or staff, be accountable for trend identification, assistance in the design of loss control programs and reporting, and member relations related to liability claims. The position will not regularly adjust claims but may occasionally manage overflow.

Salary Range: $131,829 to $176,662 annually

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

Health: CalPERS medical, dental, vision, disability

Application Deadline:  April 11, 2025, 5 pm

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

Interested candidates must return the following:

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

Materials must be returned in this format:

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

Key dates:

  • April 11, 5 pm:  Application deadline
  • April 15: Candidates selected for interview
  • April 18, 8 – 5 pm: Initial Interviews (remote)
  • April 25, 8 – 12:30 pm: Finalist Interviews (remote – if necessary)

 

Application Materials