Strategic Safety & Risk Leader

Chatham, County of (NC); Pittsboro (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Chatham County, NC seeks a Safety and Risk Management professional to develop and oversee the county's comprehensive safety, risk management, and insurance programs. You will evaluate organizational risks, craft policies, and advise leadership on liability, regulatory compliance, and employee safety.

The role involves coordinating with departments, delivering training, managing insurance and claims, and leading the Safety and Risk Management Committee.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety, risk management, occupational health, or related field (or equivalent).
• OSHA 30 Hour General Industry/Construction preferred.
• 2–4 years in safety, liability, or workers' compensation program development and administration.

Responsibilities

• Develops, administers, and coordinates employee safety and accident prevention programs.
• Researches and interprets OSHA, DOT, EPA requirements to ensure compliance and minimize liability.
• Performs workplace inspections, hazard assessments, and investigations; advises on corrective actions.
• Serves as Safety Officer and chairs Safety and Risk Management Committee; coordinates safety education.
• Delivers new employee orientation and safety training on topics like defensive driving and first aid.
• Manages risk management and loss control programs, evaluating loss exposures and mitigation strategies.
• Assesses insurance needs, reviews coverage, and liaises with carriers and brokers.
• Oversees property, auto, general liability insurance programs, audits, and requests for proposals.
• Oversees workers' compensation program, open claims, return-to-work processes.
• Reviews contracts for risk exposures and provides risk assessments to leadership.
• Coordinates litigation-related risk management and mediations with counsel and carriers.
• Conducts accessibility assessments and recommends improvements.
• Manages drug testing program and maintains required safety, claims, and OSHA records.
• Consults with departments and HR on safety hazards and risk mitigation strategies.
• Serves as a resource for residents and staff on safety and risk questions.
• Performs after-hours responses during emergencies and special projects as needed.

Skills

Safety program leadership

Hazard assessment

Regulatory compliance

Training delivery

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety, risk management, or related field

OSHA 30 Hour preferred

Tools

NeoGov

Tyler Technologies

Job description

Chatham County, NC seeks a Safety and Risk Management professional to develop and oversee the county's comprehensive safety, risk management, and insurance programs. You will evaluate organizational risks, craft policies, and advise leadership on liability, regulatory compliance, and employee safety.

The role involves coordinating with departments, delivering training, managing insurance and claims, and leading the Safety and Risk Management Committee.