Safety & Risk Manager: Protect People, Drive Compliance

Chatham County, NC; Pittsboro (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chatham County in North Carolina seeks a Safety and Risk Manager to lead the administration, development, and oversight of comprehensive safety and risk programs across county operations. The role requires independent judgment, policy development, and risk mitigation, with collaboration across departments and leadership.

Responsibilities include OSHA/compliance oversight, training, accident investigations, insurance programs, claims management, and workers' compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety or related field.
• 2–4 years experience in liability, workers' compensation, or occupational safety with loss prevention focus.
• OSHA certification/designations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops, administers, and coordinates the County's safety and risk programs including accident prevention and emergency planning.
• Researches and monitors federal and state safety laws (OSHA, DOT, EPA) and updates policies to ensure compliance.
• Conducts workplace inspections, hazard assessments, and investigations; advises on corrective actions.
• Serves as Safety Officer and chairs Safety and Risk Management Committee; coordinates safety meetings and education.
• Delivers safety training for new employees on topics like defensive driving, First Aid, CPR, Bloodborne Pathogens, etc.
• Evaluates insurance needs and risk-transfer strategies; coordinates property, auto, general liability, and other insurance programs.
• Oversees workers' compensation program, claims, and return-to-work processes.
• Reviews contracts for risk exposure; assists with litigation-related risk management.
• Performs accessibility assessments and manages drug testing program.
• Maintains safety and claims records; reports to OSHA and relevant authorities.

Skills

Safety management

Risk assessment

Safety training

Regulatory compliance

Insurance knowledge

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety related field

Tools

NeoGov

Tyler Technologies

Job description

Chatham County in North Carolina seeks a Safety and Risk Manager to lead the administration, development, and oversight of comprehensive safety and risk programs across county operations. The role requires independent judgment, policy development, and risk mitigation, with collaboration across departments and leadership.

Responsibilities include OSHA/compliance oversight, training, accident investigations, insurance programs, claims management, and workers' compensation.