DEPUTY DIRECTOR RISK MANAGEMENT

Dorchester County; St. George (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorchester County is seeking a qualified Risk Management & Safety professional to oversee and enhance the county's risk management and safety programs. You will manage safety initiatives, training, and regulatory compliance to protect employees and the public.

The role involves budgeting, RMIS implementation, and coordinating with insurers and HR on workers’ compensation and safety matters. Strong leadership and a background in risk management are essential.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent combination of training/experience with 4 years of related work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in safety, Environmental Health, Risk Management, Business Administration or related field with 2 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the county’s safety program and accidents investigations.
• Coordinate training on safety and claims reporting.
• Administer Safety Incentive Program and OSHA/regulatory reporting.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Safety compliance

Education

Associates degree or equivalent + 4 years related experience

Bachelor’s degree in safety/related field + 2 years related experience

Tools

RMIS

Job description

The purpose of this job is to provide assistance to the Director of Risk Management & Safety in the functions of the County’s risk management and safety programs, ensuring that its’ risks, assets, and liabilities are adequately insured, and that a safe environment is provided for employees and citizens.

This position works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to the Risk Manager, Deputy County Administrators and County Administrator through conferences and reports.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Manages the county’s safety program. Assists in accidents investigations. Implements employee training on safety and claims reporting. Attends Safety Committee and Dorchester County Vehicle Accident Review Board (DCVARB) meetings. Administers the Safety Incentive Program. Ensures county’s compliance of safety regulations and standards. Coordinate the annual review of the county safety manual. Ensures completion of all required Federal (OSHA 300), state or local regulatory reports.

Manages the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for safety and claims-related programs; recommends and administers policies and procedures. Manages the County’s Return to Work program including coordination of FMLA with HR. Assists in ensuring departmental compliance of all Federal, State, and local laws and regulations related to Workers Compensation and Safety.

Implements the collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of claims, safety, insurance, and operational performance data; identifies trends, emerging risks, and cost drivers; develops executive dashboards and performance metrics; and makes policy, operational, and loss prevention recommendations to Department leadership.

Assists in the administration of the County’s property, casualty, workers’ compensation, and related insurance programs, including annual renewals, asset valuation, coverage analysis, budgeting, cost allocation, and coordination with insurers, brokers, and third-party administrators.

Assists in planning, coordinating and managing the daily activities of the department. Serves as the Director of Risk Management & Safety designee as required in his/her absence.

Serves as backup liaison between the County, insurance carriers, third party administrators, case managers and attorneys; provides information as required in the resolution of claims; attends meetings, mediations, hearings, and conferences as required.

Reviews reported worker’s compensation injuries, near accidents and/or misses, over utilization, abuses and circumstances surrounding every claim; will periodically visit the employee to ascertain the status of the employee. Works closely with Human Resources to resolve Worker’s Compensation and Americans with Disabilities Act related issues.

Supervises assigned staff. Supervisory duties include instructing; assigning, reviewing and planning work others; maintaining standards; coordinating activities; selecting new employees; acting on employee problems; recommending and approving employee discipline; and recommending discharge as appropriate.

Leads or coordinates special projects, strategic initiatives, organizational studies, and cross-departmental improvement efforts assigned by Director.

Assists in the preparation of the departmental budget.

Implements and maintains the department’s risk management information system (RMIS), ensuring data integrity, workflow automation, reporting capabilities, system configuration, and operational efficiency.

Responds to employee/public inquiries, concerns, and complaints regarding Risk Management & Safety policies, procedures, and Freedom of Information requests.

Assist Director during emergency operations as needed; may be on-call 24/7 for emergency operations as assigned.

Attend training, meetings, seminars and conferences to enhance job knowledge and skills.

Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Associates degree or equivalent combination of training/experience and a minimum of four (4) years of related work experience with progressive responsibility.

or

Bachelor’s degree in safety, Environmental Health, Risk Management, Business Administration or related discipline and a minimum of two (2) years of related work experience.

Special Qualifications, Certifications and Licenses:

Must possess and maintain a valid SC driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Must be AAA Driver Instructor certified or able to attain certification within 6 months of employment.

Must obtain OSHA 10/30 or similar safety-related certification within 6 months of employment.

May be required to obtain and maintain insurance/claims related certifications as deemed appropriate by Department Head.

Intermediate-level computer skills with Microsoft suite programs. Experience in using a Risk Management Information System (RMIS) is preferred.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):

Work is performed in relatively safe, secure and stable work environment.

Dorchester County has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position; typical work hours and days are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but employees must be available during the “core” work hours of 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and must work 40 hours each week to maintain full-time status. Employees must be available to share weekly on-call duties during evenings, weekends, and holidays with other staff members. May also be required to work during emergencies or as requested by the Director. This is a safety sensitive position and employees holding this position have the responsibility for their own safety and the safety of others. This position is subject to random drug testing.

E.O.E. Dorchester County does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability or military service in employment or the provision of services.