ADA - Risk/Safety Director

Lake City, City of•Lake City, FL

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Highly responsible administrative position working with all departments in coordinating city-wide compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and coordinating the City’s Risk-Safety program. Work is performed under the general direction of the City Manager. Essential Functions: Acts as a liaison for the city interpreting and explaining applicable ADA codes and providing technical assistance on accessibility of buildings, facilities, programs and services for governmental or community organizations and businesses to bring building, facilities, programs and services into compliance with ADA accessibility requirements. Works with I.T. and other departments on ADA compliance for documents, website, and social media. Manage all workers’ compensation, automotive, property and general liability claims that are filed within the City. This includes taking part in mediations and working closely with City Attorneys. Administrates and coordinates safety programs and training for the City. Formulates training modular and schedules educational programs for the City. Processes liability reports and claims. Confers and conducts training sessions with employees, department heads, attorneys, insurance companies, etc on safety related matters. Provides assistance to those seeking information pertinent to safety. Develops safety manuals and procedures. Distributes safety films, newsletters, etc. Investigates (from safety perspective) all City-owned vehicle accidents, secures statements, injuries, pictures, etc. Investigates all sewer or water damage claims within the City, and work with the County emergency management during any County-wide emergency. Attends meetings and acts as secretary to Safety Board and Auto Accident Review Board. Maintains various records and files. Investigates safety procedures and employee injuries. Makes recommendations on improvements in working conditions and safety equipment. Manages property schedules, worker’s compensation claims and auto schedules. Coordinates and processes worker’s compensation claims. Works with liability, risk, property, and casualty insurance companies on a regular basis. Develops and maintains annual budget for the department. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.
Five (5) years of progressively responsible, administrative experience in regulatory compliance work.
Experience with compliance and claims processing.
Must have, or obtain within eighteen (18) months of employment, ADA Coordinator Training Certification (ACTCP) and/or Certified Risk-Safety Coordinator.
Must have a valid Florida Driver’s License
Pass a Level II Criminal History background check
Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)
Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid)
Light to moderate lifting (up to 44 lbs)
Ability to communicate both orally
Ability to access, input and retrieve information from a computer
Knowledge of Principles, practices, and procedures of a municipal loss controlled program
Knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of developing and maintaining a safety program
Knowledge of recent developments, current literature and sources of information in the field of safety supervision, and resource preservation
Ability to plan and coordinate the activities of a municipal loss controlled reports and provide safety training
Skill in computing and presenting statistical analysis of loss due to accidents for use by management.

Nice To Haves

A combination of education and experience may be acceptable in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

Acts as a liaison for the city interpreting and explaining applicable ADA codes and providing technical assistance on accessibility of buildings, facilities, programs and services for governmental or community organizations and businesses to bring building, facilities, programs and services into compliance with ADA accessibility requirements.
Works with I.T. and other departments on ADA compliance for documents, website, and social media.
Manage all workers’ compensation, automotive, property and general liability claims that are filed within the City.
Administrates and coordinates safety programs and training for the City.
Formulates training modular and schedules educational programs for the City.
Processes liability reports and claims.
Confers and conducts training sessions with employees, department heads, attorneys, insurance companies, etc on safety related matters.
Provides assistance to those seeking information pertinent to safety.
Develops safety manuals and procedures.
Distributes safety films, newsletters, etc.
Investigates (from safety perspective) all City-owned vehicle accidents, secures statements, injuries, pictures, etc.
Investigates all sewer or water damage claims within the City, and work with the County emergency management during any County-wide emergency.
Attends meetings and acts as secretary to Safety Board and Auto Accident Review Board.
Maintains various records and files.
Investigates safety procedures and employee injuries.
Makes recommendations on improvements in working conditions and safety equipment.
Manages property schedules, worker’s compensation claims and auto schedules.
Coordinates and processes worker’s compensation claims.
Works with liability, risk, property, and casualty insurance companies on a regular basis.
Develops and maintains annual budget for the department.
Performs other duties as assigned.