CHIEF BUREAU OF RISK MANAGEMENT
Career Family: CHIEF
Chief Bureau of Risk Management is a competitive state title, the kind you test for: the exam result, not a hiring manager's pick, decides where you land in line.
You can qualify with a bachelor's degree or, if you do not have one, by piling up more experience instead. Pay on the FY2026 schedule runs $106,547 to $157,363, and state payroll lists a single employee in the title, at Environmental Protection.
How to apply
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Exam
This is an application to sit an exam and be placed on an eligible list for this title, not an application for a specific job. A $35 application fee applies to Non-Public-Safety announcements issued on or after 2026-02-01. There may be no current vacancy behind it, and the list it produces may not be certified for months or years.
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Exam
Open to permanent employees in the competitive division who hold a qualifying lower title in the same unit. A $35 application fee applies to Non-Public-Safety announcements issued on or after 2026-02-01. Like the open competitive exam, this places you on a list; it is not itself a job offer.
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Agency posting
Department of Environmental Protection posts its own vacancies directly, often before (or instead of) any civil service exam announcement. Provisional appointment against a posted vacancy is how most people are actually hired into this kind of title.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 1 person working under this title. The median actual salary is $145,265. The agencies employing the most are:
- Environmental Protection (1)
Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.
Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator.
Definition
Under direction of Director, or Deputy Director, Division of Risk Management, Department of the Treasury, has responsibility for the development, administration, and supervision of a comprehensive statewide Risk Management program; does related work as required.
Examples of work
Designs broad underwriting requirements and negotiates insurance policies containing special manuscript language to protect against the characteristics of risk which are peculiar to a large corporation. Develops comprehensive information gathering and reporting systems for the collection of data regarding insurance rates, experience factors, and long and short-term coverage projections. Directs an analytical financial evaluation of all state accidents and property losses incorporating inflationary projections with industry and experience comparisons and developing of an actuarial evaluation of the indicated level of self-insurance funding. Supervises the design of a financial management program consisting of insurance and self- insurance which will provide maximum protection at minimum cost. As directed by the Director or the State Treasurer, acts as consultant in the review, evaluation. design, and negotiation of insurance/risk management programs for quasi-state agencies, such as New Jersey Transit Corporation, New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority, New Jersey Housing Finance Authority, and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority. Develops bureau goals and objectives. Supervises the development and administration of a complex statewide communication network designed to identify the risk exposures which are developed due to the character of operations of all segments of state government. Supervises the design and administration of a comprehensive data collection system combining records from various state departments and agencies to identify the frequency, magnitude, and characteristics of the state's accident history in areas such as: automobile liability and physical damage, Worker's Compensation, general and public liability, medical and professional malpractice, aircraft liability and physical damage, property loss, boiler and machinery loss, and employee dishonesty loss. Reviews and evaluates proposed legislation. Supervises the design and administration of a statewide property preservation inspection system coordinating the resources of insurance carriers, consultants and internal staff, which produces a corrective response to both serious and incidental hazards, combined with a long-term capital planning policy to provide for the preservation and protection of all state owned or leased real and personal property; is responsible for the presentation of a capital planning program. Directs the development and administration of a statewide loss prevention and loss control program designed to reduce the frequency and magnitude of employee injuries; establishes uniform policies and procedures and supervises the operation of safety and accident review committee in each state department. Recommends policy for hiring standards and work conditions designed to reduce the physical and emotional characteristics of employee injuries. Supervises the design, calculation, and administration of a premium reallocation system for the payment of automobile insurance premiums charged to all state departments based on accident performance. Supervises the negotiation and settlement of all insurance and self-insurance claims paid on behalf of or received by the State of New Jersey, including casualty losses, property losses and fidelity bond losses. Supervises the insurance company claim department in the investigation of accidents, and approves the negotiation and settlement of all claims on behalf of the state in the area of automobile liability. Supervises the recovery of the cost of physical damages to Central Motor Pool vehicles handled by the division's Claims Service Section. Supervises the review and approval of all indemnification and insurance clauses in state contracts such as lease agreements, purchase orders, and construction contracts, and negotiates terms of contract as required. Supervises the development and implementation of standard insurance and indemnification contract specifications used in lease agreements and in routine purchase orders for service or equipment. Develops and maintains effective communication with management officials in the insurance industry to keep informed of the latest industry trends and to predict the impact of changes to the state program. Plans, organizes, and assigns the work of the organizational unit and evaluates employee performance and conduct, enabling the effective recommendation of the hiring, firing, promoting, and disciplining of subordinates. Negotiates with individuals to resolve disagreements whenever lines of authority do not effectively extend. Supervises the design and content of training programs for state employees for all Risk Management areas. Prepares and supervises the preparation of clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports of a technical and analytical nature containing conclusions and broad statewide policy recommendations. Directs the establishment and maintenance of essential records to standards which will be acceptable in future legal proceedings. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
License
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of modern risk management concepts and principles. Knowledge of the methods used to design programs which will reduce the financial impact of casualty and property losses on the corporate budget. Knowledge of the insurance industry including insurance negotiation, contract design, and procurement. Knowledge of the techniques and procedures used in settling claims. Knowledge of modern management and communication techniques. Ability to conduct negotiations of a complex legal nature. Ability to supervise the negotiation and settlement of insurance claims. Ability to interpret legal documents, laws, and contracts. Ability to read, interpret, and analyze laws, regulations, and legal decisions and apply them to specific situations. Ability to delegate authority and integrate efforts of planning, controlling, decision making, and communication. Ability to supervise studies, surveys, and investigations, and to prepare reports that clearly present findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Ability to supervise the design and administration of a comprehensive data collection system. Ability to direct the development and administration of programs and systems including loss prevention and control, property preservation inspection, and premium reallocation system. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
The definition and examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Ten (10) years of professional experience with responsibility for a complex insurance procurement and risk management operation including policy recommendation, budget preparation, contract and tort liability investigation and, negotiation, program coordination, and liaison with other agencies and officials; three (3) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and six (6) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, three (3) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity. "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.
Study guides for this exam
- Management Test Battery (MTB) National Learning Corporation · $52.95
- Manager/Administrator Test National Learning Corporation · $49.95 · general prep, not specific to this title
The Civil Service Commission does not publish official study guides or release past tests. These are independent equivalency guides.