Safety & Risk Management Coordinator

City of Shelby, NC; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Shelby, NC is seeking a skilled professional to plan, develop, implement, and administer safety and risk management programs, policy development, and related activities under the Director of Human Resources, with performance measured by program effectiveness and regulatory compliance.

This role coordinates the safety program, conducts training for all City employees, and maintains confidential personnel records while coordinating audits, insurance renewals, and claims handling.

Qualifications

• 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 MESH, PS-MESH, and Advanced Safety certifications upon hire; OSHA Authorized General Industry Trainer within two years; Valid driver's license in North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the safety and risk management program for the City; advise management regarding safety and liability issues; prepare, update, and maintain the policies and procedures manual.
• Coordinate and conduct safety related training for all City employees; conduct safety orientation for new hires.
• Handle personnel records with confidentiality.
• Participate on the Central Safety Committee; lead facility and building safety audits; conduct work zone safety audits.
• Investigate, conduct research, compile information, and represent the City at legal hearings for Workers' Compensation and Property and Liability claims; submit claims to insurance; follow up on claims until closed or settled.
• Serve as the Designated Employer Representative (DER) for the City's drug testing program; schedule pre-employment, random, post-accident, and follow-up drug tests; collect and review 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.

Skills

Safety training

OSHA knowledge

Risk management

Communications

Records confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety/OSH or related field

MESH/PS-MESH certification

OSHA Trainer certification

Tools

PC proficiency

Job description

Performs difficult administrative and technical work planning, developing, implementing, and administering safety and risk management programs, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Director of Human Resources.

General Description

Performs difficult administrative and technical work planning, developing, implementing, and administering safety and risk management programs, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Director of Human Resources.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Typical Qualifications

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.

Physical Demands

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.