Loss Prevention Analyst II

Fairfax County•Fairfax (Ej32), VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Identifies opportunities for safety, loss prevention, and risk reduction methods and programs by conducting accident and injury-related investigations and facility site assessments. Ensures compliance with county, state and federal regulations and guidelines addressed in, but not limited to, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Proposes proactive solutions to county agencies for ways to reduce losses. Contributes to the development and implementation of safety communication tools, training presentations, correspondence, and safety bulletins for county employee outreach through education programs. Conducts training on safety-related subject matter. Establishes cooperative relationships with county employees, departments and management, as well as federal, state and local organizations. Assists with the analysis, interpretation, and reporting of county safety losses, claims trends and lost days on a recurring basis. Provides recommendations to mitigate and control losses. Represents the Risk Management Division (RMD) on loss prevention, safety, and risk management related areas to include oversight of critical programs. Supports the administration of the county’s driver-risk and Commercial Driver’s License programs in accordance with applicable federal requirements, researches employer and contractor safety and regulatory compliance histories using available federal and state information systems and manages the county’s OSHA Injury and Illness Recordkeeping forms by coordinating with county points of contact. This is a safety position that is a direct report to the Fairfax County Loss Prevention manager. Note: Salary offer will not exceed the midpoint ($96,456.05) of the advertised salary range.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in the field related to financial management, business management, occupational safety and health, loss prevention and/or safety; plus two years of professional work experience within loss prevention and safety.
Valid driver's license
Ability to perform a variety of increasingly complex work in areas relating to loss prevention and safety
Ability to identify possible solutions for solving business problems
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software to prepare documents and to store, manipulate, analyze and present information
Ability to train and supervise staff.

Nice To Haves

Experience in occupational safety and health, or safety management
Experience in creating, implementing, and maintaining safe work environment programs and procedures that facilitate a safe work environment, as well as analyzing and tracking performance and trends
Experience conducting safety training or directing employees on safety policies and procedures that facilitate employee safety and health and risk reduction
Experience with and knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA) and the application and interpretation of safety related regulations, conducting safety inspections and resolving OSHA safety and health complaints
Experience working with a Risk Management Information System (RMIS)
Experience working in a risk management role with progressive responsibilities for a large state or county government department
Experience with MS Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Possession of current and valid safety-related certifications and/or designations
Bilingual in English and another language

Responsibilities

Identifies opportunities for safety, loss prevention, and risk reduction methods and programs by conducting accident and injury-related investigations and facility site assessments.
Ensures compliance with county, state and federal regulations and guidelines addressed in, but not limited to, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Proposes proactive solutions to county agencies for ways to reduce losses.
Contributes to the development and implementation of safety communication tools, training presentations, correspondence, and safety bulletins for county employee outreach through education programs.
Conducts training on safety-related subject matter.
Establishes cooperative relationships with county employees, departments and management, as well as federal, state and local organizations.
Assists with the analysis, interpretation, and reporting of county safety losses, claims trends and lost days on a recurring basis.
Provides recommendations to mitigate and control losses.
Represents the Risk Management Division (RMD) on loss prevention, safety, and risk management related areas to include oversight of critical programs.
Supports the administration of the county’s driver-risk and Commercial Driver’s License programs in accordance with applicable federal requirements.
Researches employer and contractor safety and regulatory compliance histories using available federal and state information systems.
Manages the county’s OSHA Injury and Illness Recordkeeping forms by coordinating with county points of contact.
Develops options and strategies to resolve issues, problems and complaints.
Conducts job hazard analysis and risk analysis for appropriate exposures.
Develops loss prevention and risk reduction methods for immediate results.
Responds to customer needs related to loss prevention and safety.
Applies standard safety and loss prevention practices and regulations.
Researches and identifies occupational safety and loss prevention policies and protocols (federal, state, and local).
Obtains, analyzes and develops trends utilizing claims data as a basis for program priority and focus as well as cost allocation requirements for insurance fund.