Employee Safety Leave & Claims Specialist

City of Cleveland; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Cleveland is seeking an Employee Safety Leave & Claims Specialist to support departmental safety programs, OSHA compliance, and leave administration. You will maintain records, assist in training, coordinate meetings, and prepare routine and ad-hoc reports for management.

Applicants should have an appropriate degree and at least one year of relevant government or private-sector experience, with familiarity in OSHA, FMLA, and safety procedures essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate or Bachelor's Degree preferred in related field.
• One year of full-time paid experience in government or private industry required.
• Substitution options include fellowship/apprentice programs or certification programs (PM, HR, etc.).
• Must be able to lift and carry thirty pounds and have a valid Ohio driver’s license or state ID.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating and implementing departmental safety programs and initiatives.
• Support OSHA compliance, BWC reporting, drug testing, and FMLA processing.
• Maintain related records, reports, and documentation.
• Coordinate meetings, training, and departmental communications.
• Prepare reports, monitor projects, and track deadlines.
• Collaborate with departmental personnel to support objectives.

Skills

OSHA familiarity

FMLA processing

Safety program coordination

Communication skills

Recordkeeping

MS Office proficiency

Education

Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Social Sciences, or closely related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Employee Safety Leave & Claims Specialist

Under administrative direction, is responsible for assisting with duties related to completion of projects, programs, or initiatives for a City division or department. Serves as the specialist to the supervisor or manager of projects, programs or initiatives. Provide administrative support, schedule meetings and ensure deadlines are met. Assist in creating schedules, timelines, and maintain project budgets. Provides reports, presentations, communications and correspondence as required. Performs other related duties as required.

High School Diploma or GED required. Associate or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited two year or four-year college or university in Business or Public Administration, Social Sciences, or closely related field preferred. One year of full-time paid experience in government or private industry required. Substitution: Completion of a fellowship program, apprentice program, or other similar program; OR completion of a certification program, i.e., Project Management, Human Resources, etc. Must be able to lift and carry thirty (30) pounds. Valid State of Ohio Driver's License or State-issued identification card. Must be proficient utilizing all Microsoft Office products.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to or basic familiarity with OSHA Exposure to or basic familiarity with OSHA regulations, workplace safety programs, or BWC reporting preferred.
  
• Familiarity with FMLA processes, employee leave administration, or human resources procedures preferred.
• Basic understanding of workplace safety, risk management, or hazard identification.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with management, employees, and departmental personnel.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.Ability to prepare reports, presentations, and maintain accurate records.
• Willingness to learn OSHA compliance, BWC reporting, FMLA processing, and departmental drug testing procedures.

Additional Requirements

• Will be required to obtain OSHA (10) Voluntary Outreach General Industry and/or Construction minimum of ten hours (10) training within the first year of employment.
  

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the coordination and implementation of departmental safety programs, projects, and initiatives.
  
• Assist with OSHA compliance, Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) reporting, Drug testing program, and? FMLA processing.
• Maintain related records, reports, and documentation.
• Assist with coordinating meetings, training, and departmental communications.
• Prepare reports, monitor assigned projects, and track deadlines.
• Coordinate with departmental personnel to support program objectives and operational needs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

https://www.clevelandohio.gov/city-hall/departments/human-resources/total-rewards

The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.