Risk Manager - Full Time Exempt
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JOB SUMMARY
The Risk Manager is responsible for the development, coordination and implementation of safety training for all district employees. The Risk Manager will directly supervise the Safety Committee, oversee PDRMA field visits and audits, assure compliance to OSHA regulations as well as assume responsibility for accident/incident investigation and reporting.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Acts as team leader of the District’s Safety Committee. Responsible for agendas, meeting minutes, records, assigning special projects, and facilitating consensus to resolve safety issues.
Responsible for administration of Accident/Incident Claims and Workers Compensation: Complete reports, acts as liaison with authorities, gathers documentation, conducts investigations, follow-ups, and root cause analysis.
Oversee CPR Training
Coordinates and prepares the PDRMA Loss Control Program.
Coordinates and responds to all PDRMA field visits and audits.
Serves as representative on the PDRMA insurance pool board.
Routes all PDRMA correspondence, reviews PDRMA loss reports and attends at least one Risk Management Institute per year.
Evaluates compliance laws and ordinances and recommends measures to assure compliance with federal, state and local laws governing health and safety. Monitors emerging issues, researches and proposes policies .
Establishes training and safety related goals and objectives.
Prepares and monitors training and safety related budgets.
Maintains the safety manual. Evaluates and contributes to updating safety manuals for facilities, activities, vehicles and equipment.
Coordinates and maintains a self-inspection program for facilities and equipment to identify unsafe conditions/practices and ensure that corrective action is taken.
Works with appropriate staff to develop and maintain emergency operation and evacuation plans.
Prepares probability distributions to determine budgets and assess training needs.
Plan, implement and, when necessary, conduct a program of safety and harassment related staff training.
Produces annual Safety Fair and educational campaigns to engage workforce and improve safety culture.
Analyzes recreation activities and district projects to identify risks and implement techniques to transfer or reduce risk and liability.
Conducts statistical analysis of safety data and makes recommendations for improvement based on this information
Evaluates existing safety/loss prevention programs and makes recommendations for improvements.
Reports to management about the status of matters affecting the safety program and/or matters, which pose a safety hazard or threat to employees and the general public.
Assists with other Human Resources functions when necessary
Performs the job safely and in compliance with district policies, procedures, work and safety rules.
Be familiar with the safe operation of any equipment necessary in accomplishing required tasks.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to work in a team based environment.
Skill in written and verbal communication.
Organizational ability.
Ability to work independently and manage simultaneous projects.
Good knowledge of pertinent safety precautions.
Ability to maintain positive and effective working relationships with other employees.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
The above knowledge, skills and abilities may be demonstrated by a Bachelor's Degree with a Risk Management background plus one year of experience in safety or office/administrative work related positions. ARM Certification or ability to obtain. CPSI Certification preferred but not required. Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for the above.