Safety and Risk Coordinator

📍 Georgetown, TX | 💼 Full-Time | 💰 $59,269.60 – $74,256.00/year

📝 Resume & cover letter required

The City of Georgetown is looking for a driven and detail-oriented Safety and Risk Coordinator to lead and support critical workplace safety, risk management, and insurance claim efforts.

In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of employee well-being, conducting training, leading investigations, improving safety policies, and managing workers’ compensation and liability claims. It’s a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference in a community-focused organization.

Applicants are required to attach a cover letter and resume.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serves as primary contact for all workers' compensation, property and liability claims and processing:  files, tracks and coordinates adjustments claims with the City’s insurer.
• Monitors and approves return to work and modified duty requests.
• Monitors the progress of liability claims against the City and maintains communication with affected parties.
• Coordinates accident, injury and property investigations. References policy guidelines for recommendations to the manager for methods for the prevention of recurrence.
• Provides appropriate assistance to employees and supervisors on a variety of issues, many of which are sensitive and/or confidential.  Conducts employee investigations as necessary and makes recommendations for any actions that need to be taken.
• Maintains and reviews a comprehensive safety and occupational health plan document.
• Maintains and assists in safety education, training, awareness and publicity programs.
• Reviews and maintains safety programs and procedures for the City of Georgetown.  Coordinates the drug/alcohol testing program to include random and post-accident testing.
• Assists in conducting surveys, audits and inspections to ensure a safe environment and compliance with safety standards.
• Coordinates meetings with designated staff to review industry events and regulatory changes to ensure adequacy of safety and training programs and procedures, rules, and standards.
• Conducts, prepares, participates in and coordinates the safety committee, council and seminar meetings.
• Conducts surveys to determine the necessity and applicability of safety protective equipment and procedures.
• Maintains a safety technical library.
• Assists in the preparation and submission of information required by statute.
• Conducts routine safety training and researches new topics for safety presentations.
• Prepares correspondence, manuals, procedures and other written materials.
• Provides support in the development and publication of safety and risk metrics in accordance with the adopted business plan.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines

Associate's degree from an accredited institution in Occupational Safety and Health or a related discipline, three plus (3 ) years of field experience OR Any combination of related experience or education to meet the minimum qualifications.

Knowledge of:

• Occupational safety and health program standards, rules and regulations.
• OSHA and other safety and health regulatory agencies.
• Federal, State, and Local laws and ordinances governing Occupational Safety.
• Safety policies and procedures.
• State of Texas Workers' Compensation laws.
• Risk Management, insurance, and loss control techniques.

Skill in:

• Strong customer service skills.
• Planning, developing, organizing, directing, controlling and evaluating safety and risk programs.
• Using historical data to determine trends for the development of programs to improve negative trends.
• Presenting presentations and training.
• Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Reading and understanding technical manuals, business documents, policies and procedures, and system documentation.
• Using a computer and various software programs.
• Data analysis and problem solving.
• Writing clear, accurate, and timely documentation.
• Writing clear, concise memos in non-technical terminology to brief managers/ supervisors.
• Performing mathematical calculations and making projections and forecasts.
• Exercising sound judgment in interpretations and decisions that have a moderate impact on City operations and costs.
• Analyzing complex situations and responding appropriately.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with peers, clients, citizens, and vendors.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Class "C" Texas driver’s license required. Out-of-state license holders must have a valid license and provide a three (3) year driving history.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, crouching, bending, vision, hearing, talking, use of foot controls.

Exposure to weather extremes.