Loss Control Specialist

Administrative Services, Department of; United States; Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Administrative Services seeks a Loss Control Specialist to lead risk management, workplace safety, and loss prevention across state agencies. You will evaluate operations, incidents, and loss trends, and provide technical consultation to implement practical improvements.

This civilian role emphasizes policy development, training, and cross-agency collaboration, with a hybrid work arrangement and opportunities to influence statewide risk strategies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and two years of related experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and four years of related experience.
• Associate's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and five years of related experience, two years in a related area.
• Two years of experience at the lower-level Compliance Specialist 2 (RCP061) or equivalent.
• Some positions may require certification or licensure.
• Some positions may require a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate customer education and training programs across programs.
• Evaluate agency operations, workplace hazards, incidents, and loss trends.
• Recommend practical controls to protect employees, property, and state resources.
• Improve safety and loss control policies, programs, standards, and training.
• Advise state entities, report findings, and track improvements.

Skills

Risk assessment

Workplace safety

Loss prevention

Incident analysis

Policy interpretation

Training development

Communication

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Education

Master's degree in related field

Bachelor's degree in related field

Associate's degree in related field

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title

Loss Control Specialist

Agency

Department of Administrative Services

Job Requisition ID

JR0000006331

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details

$68,000 - $78,000

Job Description

(Hiring salary will be based on experience, credentials, pay equity, and statewide rules.)

Start date on or after January 4, 2027.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

POSITION CLARIFICATION: This is a civilian risk management, workplace safety, and loss prevention position. It is not a law enforcement, security, or protective services role. Join the State of Georgia and help lead agencies through a transformation in adopting best practices in Risk Management. The Loss Control Officer evaluates operational risks and safety programs, analyzes loss trends, provides technical consultation, and recommends practical improvements.

The role is a subject matter resource in risk management, occupational safety, insurance loss control, and loss prevention.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position develops, implements, and evaluates customer education and training programs and collaborates with the risk management leadership team to ensure that safety and loss control issues are managed consistently across programs.

Risk Assessment

• Evaluate agency operations, workplace hazards, incidents, and loss trends.

Loss Prevention

• Recommend practical controls that protect employees, property, and state resources.

Policies and Training

• Improve safety and loss control policies, programs, standards, and training.

Consultation and Follow-Up

• Advise state entities, report findings, and track recommended improvements.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of risk assessment, workplace safety, loss prevention, and loss control practices
• Ability to analyze incidents, loss information, operational exposures, and trends; evaluate programs; and recommend practical corrective actions
• Ability to develop and interpret policies, procedures, standards, and training, with strong organization and follow-through
• Strong oral and written communication, presentation, consultation, and interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong people management (managing, motivating, and developing staff), decision‑making, negotiation, and strategic‑thinking skills

Travel

This position may require weekly travel.

Location

Area location is predominately South Georgia territory.

Background Check

Completion of a pre‑employment background check is required.

Work Environment

DOAS participates in a hybrid work environment and Telework is encouraged with some days in the office required.

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by the hiring agency.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

When applying for this position, you will be asked if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as stated below and may possibly be presented with additional questions to assess preferred qualifications. Preference will be given to applicants who meet one or more of the preferred qualifications.

MINIMUM ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Two years of related experience
• Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Four years of related experience
• Associate's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Five years of experience, Two years of which in a position directly related to the area of assignment
• Two years of experience required at the lower-level Compliance Specialist 2 (RCP061) or position equivalent.
• Note: Some positions may require a certification or licensure.
• Note: Some positions may require a valid driver's license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional experience in risk management, occupational safety, insurance loss control or risk engineering, industrial hygiene, or workplace loss prevention
• Experience conducting workplace risk assessments, safety program evaluations, or loss control consultations and preparing written recommendations
• Certification as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or Associate Safety Professional (ASP); relevant professional association membership is also valued
• Associate in Risk Management (ARM) and/or Associate in Risk Management for Public Entities (ARM-P)

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma/GED and four (4) years of job-related experience; or two (2) years of experience required at the lower level Complnc Specialist 2 (RCP061) or position equivalent.--Note: Some positions may require a certification or licensure. --Note: Some positions may require a valid driver's license.

Equal Opportunity

DOAS is an equal opportunity employer. The Georgia Department of Administrative Services is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience to everyone, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact Kristen Matekenya at [e-mail] or 404-463-6773.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

About the State of Georgia

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.