Safety & Risk Management Specialist

Gaston County Government; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 96,851,000 - 115,017,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaston County Government's Risk department seeks a qualified professional to develop and coordinate county-wide safety training, conduct inspections, and lead regulatory compliance efforts.

The role supports fleet safety, workers' compensation administration, and incident analysis, while maintaining strong partnerships with departments to promote a safe work environment and minimize risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety, risk management, or related field.
• At least four years in safety/risk in public or private sector.
• On-call rotation required and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Develops and delivers County-wide safety and compliance training.
• Conducts safety inspections, audits, and risk reviews.
• Supports fleet safety, driver training, and accident analysis.
• Assists with workers' compensation and claims administration.
• Monitors OSHA, and other safety regulations; coordinates safety committee activities.

Skills

Safety training

OSHA compliance

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Safety/Occupational Health

Tools

Risk management software

Compliance software

Job description

Gaston County Government's Risk department seeks a qualified professional to develop and coordinate county-wide safety training, conduct inspections, and lead regulatory compliance efforts.

The role supports fleet safety, workers' compensation administration, and incident analysis, while maintaining strong partnerships with departments to promote a safe work environment and minimize risk.