232 - Safety & Risk Coordinator

City of Brownsville (TX) • Brownsville, TX

361d • $52,076 - $75,498

About The Position

The Safety and Risk Coordinator supports with the planning, directing, managing, and oversight of the activities, projects and operations of the Safety and Risk Division, that ensure a safe working environment for City Employees. The Safety and Risk Coordinator is responsible for developing implementing and monitoring the City's safety program, ensuring compliance with State and Federal regulations, and making recommendations to City Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree plus one year of experience or High school graduation/GED plus five years of experience in Safety and/or Risk Management.
• Five years of progressive experience with increased responsibilities in management or supervision.
• Must be able to communicate in English and Spanish.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced training or certification in safety and security.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor the City's safety program.
• Ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations.
• Make recommendations to City Management.
• Respond to safety and security risks in various work sites.
• Coordinate and schedule safety trainings with outside organizations.
• Act as the general and liability insurance point of contact.
• Assist departments with enforcement and training compliance with the City's Drug and Alcohol policy.
• Provide loss data to management and department directors.
• Make recommendations on accountability issues related to vehicle accidents.
• Assist with division budget preparations and monitor expenditures.
• Conduct annual driver's license verification checks.
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct safety meetings with departmental Safety Officers.
• Perform periodic safety inspections and ensure documentation.
• Coordinate and conduct semi-annual safety trainings.
• Ensure new employees undergo required safety orientation.
• Investigate accidents and occupational injuries.
• Report safety violations and hazardous conditions to management.
• Work with Finance Department on annual re-rate documents.
• Respond to inquiries on claim-related matters.
• File all general and liability claims to insurance administrator.
• Oversee record maintenance on all claims.
• Assist safety & risk staff on daily operations and annual projects.

Benefits

• Retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a City to Employee Matching Ratio of 2:1.
• Exceptional health benefits including medical, dental, and life insurance plans.
• Vision coverage for employees enrolled in health insurance.
• Access to care at Frontier Clinic at no cost when covered by the City's health plan.
• Voluntary pet insurance.
• Deferred compensation plans through Equitable.
• Supplemental insurance options from AFLAC and Colonial Life.
• Accrual of 10 sick days and 15 vacation days annually for full-time employees.
• Parental leave concurrent with FMLA for eligible employees.
• Longevity pay and 100% tuition assistance up to $5,000 annually.
• 14 holidays per year plus two floating holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree