Safety and Risk Manager

Town of Wendell•Wendell, NC

About The Position

Performs professional and technical work managing and administering the Town’s safety and risk management activities. The position manages the Town’s risk exposure and works to ensure employees have a safe working environment. It plans, organizes, develops, implements, and monitors a comprehensive risk management and safety program for the Town. The work is performed independently under the general supervision of the Human Resources Director and is evaluated through conferences, review of records and reports, and implementation of a successful program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, industrial engineering, public administration, or a related field, and considerable experience administering risk management and safety programs, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
Valid driver’s license.
Considerable knowledge of OSHA laws and regulations, safety principles, and accident prevention.
Considerable knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local employee safety laws, regulations, and processes, as well as Town policies and procedures, including the substance abuse policy.
Knowledge of training techniques and adult education methodology, with skill in delivering training programs.
Knowledge of applying information technology to work activities.
Considerable knowledge of EPA and OSHA regulations.
Skill in conflict resolution and facilitation.
Ability to develop and conduct training and orientation programs; inspect worksites, areas, and accidents and prepare objective reports and findings; review safety standards and recommend improvements and corrections; communicate effectively orally and in writing; maintain effective working relationships; compile data and records and file reports; plan and coordinate projects and activities; and conduct objective, factual accident investigations and present findings accurately.

Nice To Haves

Applicable certifications and designations for the area of expertise and/or OSHA certifications are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, implement, and assess the Town’s risk management and safety programs with input from department directors, department representatives, and technical assistance resources.
Work with directors across the organization to support compliance with OSHA’s General Duty Clause and report workplace issues through the Town’s management reporting structure for remediation.
Serve as a resource to employees and management, responding to safety questions and concerns.
Work with department heads to identify workplace hazards, recommend solutions, assist with re-engineering, and conduct occupational health and safety inspections and surveys.
Establish programs and procedures for compliance with federal and state OSHA regulations; maintain training and accident records and logs; and coordinate safety and health programs and projects, including contractor safety compliance when necessary.
Obtain resources or provide training to implement safety programs, maintain safety awareness, and ensure laws and policies are followed.
Process workers’ compensation, property, and liability claims; communicate with employees and citizens involved in accidents or claims and with insurance carrier staff and adjusters.
Serve as the Town’s ADA coordinator.
Maintain contact with monitoring agencies and stay current with changes in laws, rules, and regulations.
Administer DOT-required drug and alcohol testing programs for employees with Commercial Drivers Licenses, as well as non-DOT pre-employment and random drug testing.
Research applicable regulations and requirements and stay current with changes in laws, rules, and regulations.
Conduct accident investigations and analyze accident and injury patterns to identify hazards and training needs.
Chair the Safety Committee.
Review physical requirements for all positions to maintain essential safety functions in current job descriptions.