Senior Safety & Risk Assurance Lead

City of Detroit; Michigan; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Detroit's Human Resources Department - Risk Management Division seeks a Supervising Safety Officer to lead safety staff, conduct on-site surveys, investigate incidents, and develop corrective actions to reduce hazards.

You will coordinate with state and federal safety agencies, plan training programs, and report findings to leadership while ensuring compliance with OSHA and workers’ compensation provisions.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or G.E.D. required.
• Two years of college with courses in safety standards and practices.
• Two years of experience planning and conducting safety programs across varied exposures.
• Two years in a supervisory capacity over safety functions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise subordinate safety personnel.
• Investigate accidents and review reports to identify causes and high-risk areas.
• Develop methods to reduce accidents and collaborate with engineers to eliminate hazards.
• Conduct on-site surveys and inspections for unsafe conditions.
• Prepare survey reports and recommend corrective actions.
• Liaise with state safety compliance officers.
• Coordinate training programs related to employee safety.
• Consult with division heads and union reps to ensure program effectiveness.
• Recommend safety equipment purchases.
• Maintain records of safety violations and workers’ compensation cases.
• Communicate with physicians and injured employees regarding treatment and prognosis.

Skills

Hazard knowledge

OS&H Acts knowledge

Workers' comp knowledge

Accident reporting

Interpersonal communication

Safety training

Safety program development

Computer skills

Education

High school graduation or G.E.D.

Two years of college in occupational safety

Job description

The City of Detroit's Human Resources Department - Risk Management Division seeks a Supervising Safety Officer to lead safety staff, conduct on-site surveys, investigate incidents, and develop corrective actions to reduce hazards.

You will coordinate with state and federal safety agencies, plan training programs, and report findings to leadership while ensuring compliance with OSHA and workers’ compensation provisions.