Safety & Risk Management Coordinator

City of Shelby; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Shelby seeks a professional to coordinate its safety and risk management program, advising City management on safety and liability issues. The role conducts safety training for all employees, handles confidential personnel records, and leads audits and claim processes.

A Bachelor’s degree plus safety certifications are required, with managerial safety credentials expected on hire. Responsibilities include drug testing coordination, policy maintenance, and coordination of Employee of the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with relevant coursework and substantial experience in safety training, risk management, workers' compensation, or HR.
• Possession of MESH/PS-MESH and Advanced Safety certifications on hire; OSHA Trainer status within 2 years.
• Valid driver’s license in North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the safety and risk management program for the City and advise management on safety and liability issues.
• Coordinate safety training for all City employees and conduct safety orientation for new hires.
• Maintain policies and procedures manuals and confidentiality of personnel records.
• Lead safety audits and participate in committee work; manage injury claims and insurance renewals.
• Coordinate drug testing, testing records, and related pre-employment processes.

Skills

Safety program management

Training coordination

Workers' compensation

Policy development

Records confidentiality

Communication skills

OSHA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety, education, business administration, or related field

OSHA General Industry Trainer (Authorized)

Job description

• Coordinates the safety and risk management program for the City; advises management regarding safety and liability issues; prepares, updates, and maintains the policies and procedures manual.
• Coordinates and conducts safety related training for all City employees; conducts safety orientation for new hires.
• Handles personnel records with confidentiality.
• Participates on the Central Safety Committee; leads facility and building safety audits; conducts work zone safety audits.
• Investigates, conducts research, compiles information, and represents the City at legal hearings for Workers' Compensation and Property and Liability claims; submits claims to insurance; follows up on claims until closed or settled.
• Serves as the Designated Employer Representative (DER) for the City's drug testing program; schedules pre-employment, random, post-accident, and follow-up drug tests; collects and reviews pre-employment paperwork for accuracy and completeness, answers questions, and maintains testing records.
• Plans and coordinates various recognition and charitable programs and events such as Employee of the Year and the City's United Way campaign.
• Audits and maintains the City's property, vehicle, and equipment schedules for insurance; verifies property schedule; compiles, completes, and submits insurance renewals.
• Schedules Hepatitis B vaccinations and follow up tests for relevant staff.
• Provides administrative support for the department as needed; greets and directs visitors to the appropriate party; assists applicants; orders office supplies.
• Codes invoices from providers and other vendors; processes and codes claims payments; notifies directors when funds have been deposited.
• Prepares and submits various reports, correspondence, articles, etc.; maintains personnel and medical records in an accurate and confidential manner.

Bachelor's degree with coursework in safety, education, business administration, or related field and considerable experience in occupational safety and health training, risk management, workers' compensation, human resources, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Possession of Manager of Environmental Safety and Health (MESH), Public Sector Manager of Environmental Safety and Health (PS-MESH), and Advanced Safety certifications upon hire. Obtain OSHA Authorized General Industry Trainer status within two years of hire. Valid driver's license in the State of North Carolina.

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of general insurance fundamentals, claims processing/adjusting, workers' compensation, employee safety, OSHA, and related areas; thorough knowledge of personnel rules and regulations; general knowledge of State regulations regarding the release of information from employee files; skill in the use of personal computers, associated software packages, hardware, and peripheral equipment; ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form; ability to apply established policies, practices, and procedures; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other departments, elected officials, and the general public.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.