Risk and Safety Program Manager

City of Gig Harbor•Gig Harbor, WA

1d•$96,069 - $120,175•Onsite

About The Position

The city is seeking an experienced and collaborative professional to serve as its Risk & Safety Program Manager and play a key role in protecting the people, resources, and operations that keep our community running. This position leads the city’s risk management, workplace safety, and workers’ compensation programs, helping departments identify potential hazards, reduce risk, strengthen safety practices, and respond effectively when incidents occur. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of safety and risk management principles, excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to building a culture where safety and responsible risk management are part of everyday operations. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the organization while supporting a safe, resilient, and well-run community. The risk & safety program manager plans, organizes, coordinates, and assists in the development and management of risk management, and safety and workers’ compensation programs designed to identify, analyze, and minimize liability, loss exposures, and job-related accidents, injuries, or illnesses.

Requirements

Knowledge of Federal, State, and local safety laws and regulations including State General Safety Standards, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act.
Knowledge of Principles and practices of safety management, industrial hygiene, and risk management.
Knowledge of Research and analytical methods, practices, and procedures to compile information, analyze data to determine risk exposure and recommend solutions.
Knowledge of Current literature, trends, and developments in the field of work safety and risk management.
Knowledge of Insurance coverage contracts, terminology, and practices.
Knowledge of Municipal organization, operation, programs, policies, and objectives.
Ability to Communicate effectively with other employees and the public, individually and in groups, verbally in-person and by phone, and in writing.
Ability to Maintain confidentiality.
Ability to Read, interpret, apply, and explain complex material, technical journals, financial reports, legal documents, operating and procedure manuals, general business periodicals, and government regulations.
Ability to Write clear, concise reports and present explanations and methodology.
Ability to Establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with department directors, employees, and the public.
Ability to Use tact, patience, and courtesy in interpersonal interactions.
Ability to Work independently and make decisions within broad guidelines.
Ability to Speak effectively and present information before groups of employees, managers, or officials.
Ability to Compose, proofread, and edit general correspondence, routine reports, insurance contracts, policies, procedures, etc. that meet or exceed the highest level of professional standards in content, style, and format.
Ability to Use mathematics to compute fractions, ratios, percentages and proportions, and draw and interpret graphs and charts.
Ability to Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to Apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to Work effectively on several projects concurrently and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
Bachelor’s degree in occupational health/safety, public or business administration, risk management, or related field.
At least two (2) years of experience in the workplace safety field.
A valid Washington State driver’s license (or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire).
A history of and ability to maintain safe and responsible driving that meets the city’s motor vehicle record minimum driving requirements.
Ability to pass position relevant pre-employment screening.

Responsibilities

Develops and manages an enterprise risk management program, including ensuring ongoing development to enhance protocols as needed.
Consults with internal departments and external organizations and agencies on a variety of risk management issues and topics and perform periodic evaluations to assist departments in managing their loss exposures.
Coordinates the approval of special event permits and receipt of certificates of insurance.
Develops and maintain suspense files related to potential claims.
Processes city fleet bills for payments related to accident claims.
Tracks insurance compact status and trainings.
Acts as an administrative liaison between RMSA, the city, and claimants; process claims for damages and subrogation received by the city.
Audits and maintains the city’s automobile, property, and liability insurance schedules.
Coordinates with department directors, or designees, to develop, analyze, and review city policies and procedures related to safety for consistency with federal, state, and local safety laws and regulations.
Coordinates with department safety representatives to arrange safety training for employees.
Coordinates, as necessary, various workplace samplings for possible hazards and exposures.
Coordinates safety inspections of city property and work sites with department directors, or designees.
Coordinates with department directors, or designees, on the installation and use of safety devices on city equipment, property, and work areas.
Provides leadership to and attends the monthly city safety committee meetings; attends department/ division safety meetings on a rotating basis.
Reviews and maintains the city's accident prevention program.
Investigates accidents as assigned.
Assists safety representatives in establishing and maintaining emergency evacuation procedures for city facilities.
Coordinates the identification and correction of hazardous conditions and situations which would put the city in a potential loss situation.
Makes recommendations concerning the improvement of loss control and any prevention programs.
Develops and conducts safety orientation for new employees.
Maintains accurate records related to safety activities such as safety inspections, safety training, and accident investigations; prepares and types written summaries and reports.
Assists in the evaluation and administration of the city's insurance programs such as worker's compensation, and liability programs.
Acts as the city's liaison with third-party administrators to provide research and information, as necessary.
Assists and coordinates employees’ return to work after absence due to workers' compensation injury or illness with a priority of limiting time loss.
Coordinates with city departments to ensure proper maintenance and accessibility of Material Safety Data Sheets.
Coordinates the Commercial Drivers' License drug and alcohol testing program.
Supports and promotes the city's strategic and operational goals.
Maintains punctual and reliable attendance.