Risk Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Risk Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field required.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in human resources, risk management, safety, compliance, employee relations, or a related field.
• A valid Florida driver’s license is required

Nice To Haves

• Public Sector or municipal government experience preferred.
• Advanced Public Risk Management Certificate, SHRM-CP, PHR, ARM, CRM, or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, develops, recommends, implements, and monitors the City's risk management, compliance, safety, and loss prevention programs to minimize financial exposure from loss, injury, litigation, and regulatory non-compliance.
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including ADA, FMLA, Title VII, EEOC, OSHA, DOT, and other employment and occupational safety requirements.
• Administers and oversees the City's Drug-Free and Smoke-Free Workplace Programs, including policy enforcement, random, post-incident, and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing, compliance documentation, and employee education.
• Conducts and maintains driver qualification reviews, Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) checks, driver license verification, and related compliance requirements for employees operating City vehicles or equipment.
• Ensures compliance with DOT/CDL regulations, including driver qualification files, safety standards, training requirements, and regulatory reporting.
• Administers workers' compensation claims, injury management processes, return-to-work programs, and related loss control initiatives.
• Conducts workplace safety inspections, hazard assessments, accident investigations, and root cause analyses to identify corrective and preventive actions.
• Serves as Chair of the City's Accident Review Committee; coordinates committee meetings, presents investigative findings, facilitates accident reviews, and makes recommendations regarding corrective actions and disciplinary measures.
• Supports and/or conducts employee relations investigations involving workplace complaints, misconduct, harassment, discrimination, policy violations, and other employment-related matters.
• Assists in the preparation and response to EEOC charges, employment-related claims, litigation matters, audits, and regulatory investigations.
• Develops, reviews, negotiates, and monitors risk-related provisions in contracts, insurance policies, vendor agreements, and service contracts.
• Coordinates with insurance carriers, third-party administrators, attorneys, consultants, brokers, and regulatory agencies regarding claims, litigation, compliance, and risk-related matters.
• Develops, implements, and enforces safety policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and risk management standards.
• Develops and delivers training programs related to OSHA, DOT, risk management, workplace safety, compliance, workers' compensation, and employee conduct.
• Develops and maintains HR and risk management metrics, statistical reports, dashboards, and compliance analyses to identify trends and support organizational decision-making.
• Supports internal and external audits, inspections, compliance reviews, and legal proceedings by providing documentation, records management, and subject matter expertise.
• Assists in developing and monitoring risk management budgets, insurance programs, and self-insurance funds.
• Establishes goals, performance objectives, and work plans for risk management, safety, compliance, and training programs.
• Collaborates with emergency management personnel and City leadership during emergencies, business disruptions, and disaster recovery efforts to support continuity of operations and workforce readiness.
• Administers and oversees the City's Safety Program.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.