Safety & Loss Prevention Analyst

Orange County Government; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Job summary

Orange County Government seeks a safety professional to inspect worksites and investigate incidents, aiming to minimize loss exposures across county operations.

The role develops and implements safety programs, evaluates compliance with laws, and collaborates with department heads to improve occupational health and safety results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety and/or Risk Management or related field with at least three years of experience in safety and/or loss prevention administration

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety inspections of work sites and investigate incidents to minimize loss exposures.
• Develop and implement safety and loss prevention programs for the County.
• Evaluate safety programs for compliance with state and federal laws and regulations; prepare written recommendations.

Skills

Safety concepts

Risk assessment

Loss prevention

Report writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety and/or Risk Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.

Job Description

General Functions

Responsible for conducting safety inspections of work sites and incident/injury investigations in order to effectively eliminate and/or minimize loss exposures to the County. Develops and implements programs to reduce or/and minimize losses to the County.

Representative Duties/Assignments

• Researches, develops, and implements safety/loss prevention programs that minimize the self-funded and insured losses to the County.
• Conducts safety inspections based on loss trend analysis to eliminate or control the risk of loss to Orange County and provides recommendations that will eliminate or reduce the risk of losses. Researches and develops written reports based on inspections, surveys, and observations.
• Evaluates safety and occupational risk programs for the County and determines compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Determines and prepares written standard safety operating procedures to ensure compliance and reduce the loss/risk to the County.
• Compiles statistical data to determine trends and identify and apply proper preventive methods.
• Serves as consultant, advises and confers with Department heads, Division managers, union representatives, and other safety and occupational health professional on safety matters as well as develops and carries out safety education activities.

The Following Additional Duties Apply To The Utilities Department

• Observes workers to determine use of prescribed equipment, such as glasses, helmets, goggles, respirators, and clothing.
• Tests working areas for noise, toxic, and other hazards, using decibel meter, gas detector, and light meter.
• Prepares report for inspection findings with recommendation for corrective action.
• Investigates accidents to ascertain causes for use in recommending prevention safety measures and developing safety program.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Safety and/or Risk Management or related field and three years of experience in safety and/or loss prevention administration; or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training or experience. Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Preferences

Knowledge of Microsoft Access and PowerPoint

Application Deadline

Open Date: 10/29/2026
Close Date: 11/12/2026
This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Salary Information

Pay Grade: 016 - From $27.75 to $36.08
FLSA Status: Exempt
Placement based on Education and Experience

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually.
• 18 days paid time off per year.
• Longevity bonus based on years of service.
• 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
• Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
• Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
• Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
• Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Earn service time to forgive student loans.

Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.
For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx

Educational Requirements

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.

Notes

Selected candidates will be required to provide employment references and will be required to complete a pre-employment drug, physical and background check.