Risk and Safety Manager

Empress Ambulance Service•City of Yonkers, NY

2d•$90,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Risk and Safety Manager plans, implements, coordinates, and assesses occupational health and safety, environmental, and insurance claims programs using industry-recognized health and safety engineering strategies and the operating regulations associated with 9-1-1 emergent and non-emergent services. This role monitors and ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local health, safety, and environmental regulations affecting operations, and serves as the company's liaison with insurance brokers and carriers as well as a subject-matter expert on employee health, safety, and environmental concerns.

Requirements

5+ years of progressive experience in safety/occupational health.
Broad knowledge across multiple health, safety, and environmental disciplines (EMS, OSHA, EPA, Insurance, NFPA Life Safety).
Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Safety, Business, or a related field (Preferred).
Valid State Driver's License with a record in good standing per company requirements.
Ability to provide health, safety, and environmental direction across multiple sites.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of personal information.
Ability to read, interpret, and translate federal regulations into appropriate programs.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.
Highly organized critical thinker focused on continual improvement.
Technologically savvy, with experience in Microsoft Office Suite.
Dedicated, responsible professional with the highest level of judgment and integrity.
Positive, results-oriented communicator and team player.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of experience in the EMS industry.
Experience working with unions.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and review local risk and safety policies, procedures, programs, OSHA, and state plans.
Identify risk and loss trends and recommend ways to control, reduce, or eliminate health and safety risks.
Develop and promote organizational risk-reduction goals, strategies, and initiatives.
Foster a positive health and safety culture across the organization.
Conduct site visits, evaluations, and inspections to determine compliance with applicable health and safety guidance.
Maintain current knowledge of health and safety regulations through webinars, workshops, and training.
Develop, implement, and review local environmental policies and programs (EPA, RCRA, and state environmental agencies).
Conduct site visits, evaluations, and inspections to determine environmental compliance.
Maintain current knowledge of environmental regulations through ongoing training.
Serve as the local point of contact for insurance carriers, brokers, and third-party claims administrators.
Review claims analysis for trends and recommend risk-reduction measures.
Stay abreast of emerging health and safety programs and technology within the ambulance industry.
Handle confidential information with sensitivity and discretion.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Sr. Director of Operations or Corporate Safety Liaison.