Risk Safety Analyst II

Travis County•Austin, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs intermediate-level professional risk management duties as the County’s Driver Safety Coordinator, administering the Vehicle and Equipment Safety Policy (Travis County Code Chapter 130) for Covered Drivers of County Vehicles. Responsibilities assigned to the County Safety Officer and Risk Management under Chapter 130 include obtaining and evaluating Motor Vehicle Reports (MVRs), applying risk assessment and County incident point tables, coordinating with adjustors investigating County Vehicle collisions to determine fault, and reporting findings to departments. The position also assists departments with driver records and safety training, reviews vehicle collision claims and corrective action plans, and produces loss runs and an annual program evaluation. It supports related safety efforts, including coordination with the Human Resources Management Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Program under Chapter 115. This intermediate-level Risk / Safety Analyst classification is assigned to the Risk Management Department as Driver Safety Coordinator. It is distinguished by its focus on fleet and driver risk, including driving record evaluation, County Vehicle collision investigation, and administration of Chapter 130. The position formerly titled County Safety Officer (Human Resources Management) now resides in Risk Management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Personnel Management, Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Environmental Sciences, Safety Engineering, Chemistry, or a directly related field, and three years of directly related demonstrated experience; alternatively, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the job duties and responsibilities.
Knowledge of Travis County Code Chapters 130 and 115 and related County policies, procedures, and terminology.
Knowledge of the Texas Transportation Code, traffic offenses, and how convictions appear on Texas and out-of-state MVRs.
Knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements (49 CFR Parts 40 and 382).
Knowledge of collision investigation methods, fault determination, and scene documentation.
Knowledge of fleet safety, defensive driving, loss prevention, vehicle liability and auto physical damage claims, and Third Party Administrator claim processes.
Knowledge of confidentiality requirements for personnel and driving records, data compilation, loss statistics, reporting, business letter writing, grammar, and report preparation.
Skill in applying point tables and rating criteria accurately and consistently; explaining technical policy requirements in plain language; and using spreadsheets, databases, HR/ERP systems (SAP), and risk management information systems.
Skill in problem-solving, decision-making, prioritizing work assignments, verbal and written communication, and presenting training.
Ability to analyze collision and claims data and identify trends; make objective fault determinations and defend them on appeal; maintain accurate confidential records and meet notification deadlines; and respond to collision scenes and conduct field inspections.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment and establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees and officials, Department Heads, Claim Administrators, law enforcement, and the public.
Physical ability to lift or carry 50 pounds occasionally and perform the stated physical activities necessary for essential job functions.
Ability to work in conditions that may include dust, extreme temperatures or weather changes, heat, cold, humidity, dangerous machinery, and hazardous chemicals.
Employees may be assigned to business continuity efforts outside their normal job functions.
Criminal and CJIS fingerprint background checks are required.

Nice To Haves

Valid Texas Driver’s License.
Certified Safety Professional.
Certified Government Benefits Administrator.
Certified Employee Benefits Specialist.
Certified Defensive Driving Instructor.

Responsibilities

Obtain MVRs for employee and non-employee Covered Drivers from each state where they held a license during the prior two years, and forward MVRs and County Incident records to departments on an agreed timetable.
Review certified MVRs submitted by prospective employees for positions requiring operation of a County Vehicle, and advise departments on point totals and hiring eligibility.
Review MVRs and overall safety records to evaluate driving performance using the Risk Assessment Table and County Incidents Table.
Track 24-month rolling point totals and driver rating categories, and notify supervisors of required actions and MVR check frequency.
Support driver improvement training, including the 60-day deadline and biennial training requirement.
Maintain Covered Drivers’ driving files and County Incident records, protecting confidentiality and limiting access to appropriate supervisory personnel and the employee.
Support department inventories of Covered Drivers and points, and coordinate with Human Resources and SAP/system administrators on driver classification and data accuracy.
Support departments with the driver appeal process.
Coordinate with adjustors investigating collisions involving County Vehicles to determine fault and report findings to departments.
Review vehicle collision claims and corrective action plans.
Produce monthly cumulative loss runs for each department covering County Vehicle losses, including date, employees involved, description, open/closed status, and claim cost including expenses.
Prepare the annual report on Chapter 130’s impact on vehicle and equipment safety, including accident data, on- and off-the-job collisions, injury or fatality incidents, and property damage costs.
Identify loss trends and recommend targeted loss prevention to departments.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.