Employee Safety Leave & Claims Specialist
About The Position
Under administrative direction, the Employee Safety Leave & Claims Specialist assists with projects, programs, and initiatives for a City division or department, serving as a specialist to the project, program, or initiative supervisor or manager. The role provides administrative support, schedules meetings, helps ensure deadlines are met, assists with schedules, timelines, and project budgets, and prepares reports, presentations, communications, and correspondence. The specialist supports departmental safety programs and initiatives, including OSHA compliance, Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) reporting, the drug testing program, and FMLA processing. The position maintains related records and documentation, coordinates meetings and training, monitors projects and deadlines, and works with departmental personnel to support program objectives and operational needs. The employee must obtain at least 10 hours of OSHA Voluntary Outreach General Industry and/or Construction training within the first year of employment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- One year of full-time paid experience in government or private industry.
- Must be able to lift and carry 30 pounds.
- Valid State of Ohio driver’s license or state-issued identification card.
- Proficiency utilizing all Microsoft Office products.
- Must obtain OSHA (10) Voluntary Outreach General Industry and/or Construction training of at least 10 hours within the first year of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in Business or Public Administration, Social Sciences, or a closely related field.
- Exposure to or basic familiarity with OSHA, OSHA regulations, workplace safety programs, or BWC reporting.
- Familiarity with FMLA processes, employee leave administration, or human resources procedures.
- Basic understanding of workplace safety, risk management, or hazard identification.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with management, employees, and departmental personnel.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prepare reports and presentations and maintain accurate records.
- Willingness to learn OSHA compliance, BWC reporting, FMLA processing, and departmental drug testing procedures.
Responsibilities
- Assist with coordinating and implementing departmental safety programs, projects, and initiatives.
- Assist with OSHA compliance, Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) reporting, the drug testing program, and FMLA processing.
- Maintain related records, reports, and documentation.
- Assist with coordinating meetings, training, and departmental communications.
- Prepare reports, monitor assigned projects, and track deadlines.
- Coordinate with departmental personnel to support program objectives and operational needs.
- Provide administrative support, schedule meetings, and help ensure deadlines are met.
- Assist in creating schedules and timelines and maintaining project budgets.
- Prepare presentations, communications, and correspondence as required.
- Perform other related duties as required or assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
