Loss Prevention Analyst II

Fairfax County; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfax County is seeking a safety and risk management professional to identify opportunities for safety and loss prevention by conducting investigations and site assessments. The role ensures compliance with OSHA and related regulations, develops training and safety communications, and supports driver-risk and Commercial Driver's License programs for county staff.

A bachelor's degree and two years' experience are required; background checks will be conducted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety, finance, or related field with two years of loss prevention or safety experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Background in occupational safety and health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify loss prevention and safety opportunities through investigations and site assessments.
• Develop strategies to reduce losses and prevent accidents.
• Conduct safety trainings and communicate safety policies to county staff.
• Analyze claims data trends to prioritize programs and mitigate costs.
• Coordinate OSHA compliance and recordskeeping with county contacts.
• Collaborate with county departments and external agencies on safety and risk management.

Skills

Loss prevention

Safety management

OSHA knowledge

Communication skills

MS Office

Training supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety/related field

Tools

RMIS

MS Office Suite

Job description

Identifies opportunities for safety, loss prevention, and risk reduction methods and programs by conducting accident and injury-related investigations and facility site assessments. Ensures compliance with county, state and federal regulations and guidelines addressed in, but not limited to, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Proposes proactive solutions to county agencies for ways to reduce losses. Contributes to the development and implementation of safety communication tools, training presentations, correspondence, and safety bulletins for county employee outreach through education programs. Conducts training on safety-related subject matter. Establishes cooperative relationships with county employees, departments and management, as well as federal, state and local organizations. Assists with the analysis, interpretation, and reporting of county safety losses, claims trends and lost days on a recurring basis. Provides recommendations to mitigate and control losses. Represents the Risk Management Division (RMD) on loss prevention, safety, and risk management related areas to include oversight of critical programs. Supports the administration of the county's driver-risk and Commercial Driver's License programs in accordance with applicable federal requirements, researches employer and contractor safety and regulatory compliance histories using available federal and state information systems and manages the county's OSHA Injury and Illness Recordkeeping forms by coordinating with county points of contact. This is a safety position that is a direct report to the Fairfax County Loss Prevention manager.

Note: Salary offer will not exceed the midpoint ($96,456.05) of the advertised salary range.

The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.

• Proactively, develops options and strategies to resolve issues, problems and complaints;
• Conducts job hazard analysis and risk analysis for appropriate exposures;
• Develops loss prevention and risk reduction methods for immediate results;
• Responds to customer needs related to loss prevention and safety;
• Applies standard safety and loss prevention practices and regulations;
• Researches and identifies occupational safety and loss prevention policies and protocols (federal, state, and local);
• Obtains, analyzes and develops trends utilizing claims data as a basis for program priority and focus as well as cost allocation requirements for insurance fund.

The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all inclusive list.

• Knowledge of the mission, goals, and objectives of loss prevention, safety and risk management program(s);
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques relating to loss prevention and safety;
• Ability to perform a variety of increasingly complex work in areas relating to loss prevention and safety;
• Ability to identify possible solutions for solving business problems;
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software to prepare documents and to store, manipulate, analyze and present information;
• Ability to train and supervise staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in the field related to financial management, business management, occupational safety and health, loss prevention and/or safety; plus two years of professional work experience within loss prevention and safety.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED

Valid driver's license

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, driving record check, and credit check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in occupational safety and health, or safety management;
• Experience in creating, implementing, and maintaining safe work environment programs and procedures that facilitate a safe work environment, as well as analyzing and tracking performance and trends;
• Experience conducting safety training or directing employees on safety policies and procedures that facilitate employee safety and health and risk reduction;
• Experience with and knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA) and the application and interpretation of safety related regulations, conducting safety inspections and resolving OSHA safety and health complaints;
• Experience working with a Risk Management Information System (RMIS);
• Experience working in a risk management role with progressive responsibilities for a large state or county government department;
• Experience with MS Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook);
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Possession of current and valid safety-related certifications and/or designations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to stand, stoop, bend, stretch, walk, climb, set, kneel, crouch, reach, crawl, lift and handle material with manual dexterity. Must be able to carry items up to 15 lbs. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Panel Interview and may include a practical exercise.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others). We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. [e-mail] EEO/AA/TTY.