Risk and Safety Intelligence Officer

University of California, Riverside; California (MO); On-site; USD 78,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Riverside seeks a Risk and Safety Intelligence Officer to lead the data lifecycle and organizational insight functions within the Environmental Health, Safety & Risk Management unit.

The incumbent will design safety, compliance and loss prevention metrics, create BI dashboards, and ensure data accuracy for campus-wide risk mitigation and strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area or equivalent experience/training.
• 4–7 years of related experience.
• Proven ability to concisely present complex risk findings and make recommendations verbally and in writing.
• Familiarity with Environmental Health and Safety operations and terminology.

Responsibilities

• Lead data lifecycle and organizational insight functions for EHSRM.
• Analyze data sets to provide strategic insights into divisional performance.
• Develop KPIs and BI tools (pivot tables, dashboards) for campus-wide risk mitigation.
• Identify root causes of safety and loss incidents and propose data-driven improvements.

Skills

Risk management

Forecasting

Data analysis

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

RSS

RDMS

iVOS

Job description

Position Information

The full salary range for the Risk and Safety Intelligence Officer is $78,200 - $141,400 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is from $78,200- $115,000 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Reporting to the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Environmental Health, Safety & Risk Management (EHSRM), the Risk and Safety Intelligence Officer serves as the primary technical lead for the EHSRM unit's data lifecycle and organizational insight functions. The incumbent functions with a high degree of autonomy to coordinate and administer complex systems for managing information, including UC systemwide platforms such as RSS, RDMS, iVOS, and internal HR and financial systems. The position is responsible for independently determining which data sets to analyze to provide strategic insights into divisional performance and the intersections between organizational losses. Beyond routine report generation, the incumbent leads analytical studies including SWOT and GAP analyses to identify root causes of safety and loss incidents and formulate data-driven recommendations for improvements of EH&S and Risk Management programs. Using seasoned analytical skills, the incumbent designs new safety, compliance and loss mitigation/prevention metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), creates advanced business intelligence tools (e.g., pivot tables and dashboards), and ensures the long‑term accuracy and integrity of data used for campus-wide risk mitigation and strategic decision‑making. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Experience Requirements

4 - 7 years of related experience.

Minimum Requirements

• Thorough knowledge in the following areas: risk management; insurance; forecasting and analysis; accounting; knowledge of common organization‑specific computer application programs; knowledge of organizational processes and procedures; understanding of organization rules and regulations.
• Proven interpersonal skills, customer service orientation, active listening skills, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to concisely present complex risk findings and make recommendations verbally and in writing.
• Proven ability to use critical thinking and analytical skills to solve problems.
• Strong skills required to develop course materials and deliver content effectively to diverse populations.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including advanced political acumen and skill to effectively communicate with diverse constituencies in a highly political environment.
• Familiarity with Environmental Health and Safety operations and terminology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of common University‑specific computer application programs.

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park‑like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities’ air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019‑20 Center for World University rankings.
• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low‑income, first‑generation, and students of color.
• Among top‑tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti‑discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

Job Description Details

Generic Scope

Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in‑depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions.

Custom Scope

Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced enterprise risk management professional with a full understanding of industry practices and organizational policies and procedures; resolves a wide range of issues. Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors in the areas of physical risk, business risk, employee injury and process risk. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

Department Custom Scope

Reporting to the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Environmental Health, Safety & Risk Management (EHSRM), the Risk and Safety Intelligence Officer serves as the primary technical lead for the EHSRM unit's data lifecycle and organizational insight functions. The incumbent functions with a high degree of autonomy to coordinate and administer complex systems for managing information, including UC systemwide platforms such as RSS, RDMS, iVOS, and internal HR and financial systems. The position is responsible for independently determining which data sets to analyze to provide strategic insights into divisional performance and the intersections between organizational losses. Beyond routine report generation, the incumbent leads analytical studies including SWOT and GAP analyses to identify root causes of safety and loss incidents and formulate data‑driven recommendations for improvements of EH&S and Risk Management programs. Using seasoned analytical skills, the incumbent designs new safety, compliance and loss mitigation/prevention metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), creates advanced business intelligence tools (e.g., pivot tables and dashboards), and ensures the long‑term accuracy and integrity of data used for campus‑wide risk mitigation and strategic decision‑making.