Safety and Risk Manager

Town of Apex • Apex, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Town of Apex Human Resources Department is looking for a responsible and experienced Safety & Risk Manager to join their team. This dynamic professional will have outstanding communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills and will fill a key role in the organization. The Safety & Risk Manager performs professional work in the administration of the Town's Safety and Risk Programs, including safety, insurance administration/claims processing, record keeping, consultation with departments, and employee training. The Safety and Risk Manager performs comprehensive professional, technical, and administrative work in the management and leadership of safety and risk activities of the Town, limiting the Town’s risk exposure and ensuring that employees are working as safely as possible. This person will operate in a player/coach capacity while supervising the Safety Specialist and serving as a town-wide strategic advisor to supervisors and managers. This position reports to the Human Resources Director with general guidance on policy and strategic priorities to ensure coordination of objectives.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and a minimum of three (3) years of related experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state workplace safety and environmental regulations, especially OSHA standards
• Knowledge of safety and risk management program development, services, activities and administration
• Ability to analyze working conditions to determine unsafe work practices and recommend alternative methods and procedures
• Ability to communicate ideas effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to recommend and implement goals, policies, and procedures for effective and efficient safety and risk management services
• Ability to analyze accident and risk trends to ensure the Town is minimizing its risk exposure while effectively maintaining costs
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with governmental agencies, fellow employees, and the public
• Ability to enforce safety regulations with firmness and tact
• Ability to design and deliver effective employee education and engagement opportunities
• Ability to prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports
• Ability to identify and address the diverse needs of the Town’s workforce
• Ability to think quickly, maintain self control, and adapt to stressful situations
• Ability to observe confidentiality requirements; act with tact and diplomacy; and exercise sound judgment, maturity, professionalism, and discretion in the execution of all job functions

Nice To Haves

• A Bachelor's degree in Industrial Safety, Safety or Risk Management, Business Management, or other related degree field
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in insurance; specifically liability, claims, contracts, insurance, safety administration and/or risk management
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing workplace safety programs with positive impacts in lost work time, claims costs, and workers compensation modification rating
• Completion of OSHA 30-hour training for General Industry
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Manager of Environmental, Safety, and Health (MESH) Certification Program

Responsibilities

• Manages the Town's overall safety and risk management program
• Supervises the work of, and provides direction, feedback, and coaching to, the Safety Specialist
• Manages and administers property, auto, liability, and workers compensation insurance programs, coverages, and claims
• Ensures claims are properly reported, investigated and managed while pushing for timely, thorough, and cost-effective resolution
• Adheres to regulatory requirements and uses town accident and injury data and trend analysis to determine appropriate preventative measures, education opportunities, and target audiences
• Develops and delivers educational and training programs and other employee engagement opportunities
• Evaluates programs for effectiveness and facilitates changes and/or additions to the programs that reflect the changing needs of the Town
• Develops and maintains a system for timely and accurate reporting, including a monthly dashboard of important and relevant metrics to track trends and progress toward goals and objectives
• Develops Town-wide written safety and risk management policies; monitors implementation and enforcement; provides guidance and feedback to department leaders
• Ensures compliance with related local, state, and federal regulations
• Inspects town facilities, properties, and worksites; recommends corrective actions
• Reviews insurance coverages; recommends appropriate providers and coverage to meet Town needs
• Oversees driver training and licensing programs for drivers of Town vehicles
• Maintains inventory of Town assets, including covered property and vehicles
• Completes insurance renewal application and leads renewal negotiations
• Ensures timely, accurate completion of annual workers compensation audit and annual OSHA reporting requirements; maintains required workplace accident and injury records in compliance with OSHA requirements and NC records retention requirement
• Plans, develops, organizes, and implements the Town’s safety program using input, collaboration, and assistance from internal and external subject matter experts
• Leverages relationships with insurance partners and other stakeholders
• Conducts workplace walk-throughs; identifies and follows through on corrective actions
• Manages the Town’s drug test policy, procedures, and vendor relationships; ensures compliance with drug testing requirements for DOT and safety sensitive positions
• Oversees safety and risk control related contracts; approves invoices
• Serves as Chair of the Employee Safety Committee; schedules and leads bimonthly meetings
• Maintains accurate driver's license data and manages FMCSA Clearinghouse pre-employment and annual queries
• Serves as the model of workplace safety and works to promote a culture of workplace safety
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Free paid medical insurance option for employees
• 5% annual contribution to the NC401(k) retirement plan (no matching required)
• Participation in the Local Government Employees' Retirement System (LGERS)
• 80 hours of Peak Paid Time Off per year, in addition to traditional sick and vacation leave
• Annual $1,200 Peak Lifestyle Benefit paid to employees for health and wellness activities (after completion of probation)
• 8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• 3 weeks of Paid Caregiver Leave
• Bereavement leave
• 13 paid holidays
• Longevity Pay
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive wellness program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager