Risk Manager

** MUST APPLY ON THE COUNTY WEBSITE https://www.lex-co.com/Applications/HROnline/PUBLIC/VACANCYLISTING.ASPX **

Job Purpose:

Performs specialized safety, training, human resources, and related duties in the Risk Management Division of the County Human Resources Department. Manages the County’s Occupational Safety Program and works directly with County Elected Officials, Directors, and Front-line Supervisors. Investigates accidents that occur in the workplace to determine cause and prevention techniques. Researches, develops, and implements accident prevention techniques and policies. Manages Building, Property and Fleet Liability by assessing and reporting insurance claims. Recovers monies owed to the County due to non-fault accidents. Maintains statistics related to the County’s safety program including expenditures. Develops, conducts and coordinates safety and development training for County employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Establishes and maintains a safe workplace for all County employees through routine inspections and training; assumes responsibility for assigned initiatives and activities of the Risk Management Division including occupational safety, loss control, OSHA compliance, and DOT compliance.

Administers loss prevention programs; manages the County’s accident investigation process to determine root cause and prevention techniques; addresses problem areas for workers’ compensation, property, and tort liability.

Conducts training sessions covering specified occupational safety initiatives for newly hired employees; oversees training programs to minimize losses resulting from accidents, natural causes, regulatory non-compliance, workplace violence and other related issues; researches, plans, organizes, and proofs training materials.

Manages the County’s Alcohol and Drug Testing Program to include all new hire testing and random testing for Department of Transportation (DOT) and safety sensitive positions; notifies Chief Human Resources Officer when employees test positive for drugs and/or alcohol; reports concerns of drug or alcohol use by County employees; administers the County’s driver history screening program.

Coordinates with the third party administrator to select the initial treating physician for workers’ compensation claims; guides the employee through return to work light duty initiatives; monitors each injured employee’s medical treatment; assists adjuster/attorney in gaining information and interviewing employee and witnesses; completes necessary wage chart in cases with lost time wages; assists in reimbursing employees’ leave balances for workers’ compensation; attends workers’ compensation hearings as County representative; communicates with employee, adjuster and provider with regards to employee’s restrictions and accommodations; informs Chief Human Resources Officer regarding problematic claims.

Maintains OSHA inspection records, prepares yearly OSHA log and related reports; maintains records of employee injuries and assists departments with return-to-work issues; sets standards for on-the-job injury reporting; notifies the injured employee in order to counsel them regarding their benefits and other rights.

Provides input for coverage levels for the County’s property and casualty insurance concerns to Chief Human Resources Officer.

Investigates all vehicle accident claims; maintains files and processes claims for recovery; communicates and corresponds with insurance companies to retrieve monies owed to the County; provides input to ensure the necessary insurance budget requirements and cost allocations are appropriate.

Supplemental Functions:

Performs other similar duties as required.

Job Specifications and Qualifications:

Knowledge:

• Thorough knowledge of the methods, procedures and policies in the Risk Management Division of the Human Resources Department;
• Federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing risk management administration;
• Policies, procedures, methods and practices of the administration of safety programs and accident prevention;
• Policies, procedures, methods, and practices of various forms of drug/alcohol testing, worker's compensation, and safety regulations;
• Federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing safety administration including OSHA;
• Current literature, trends, and developments in the field of County safety and training.

Skills:

• Management and safety practices for personnel and staff;
• Written and verbal communication via in-person, phone and email contact;
• Organization and supervision of personnel;
• Implementation of policies and procedures;
• Preparation of personnel documents;
• Operation of office equipment;

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree, with 3 to 5 years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Licensing and Certifications:

• Valid Driver’s License; OSHA 30 certification preferred.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly having to move objects.
• Positions in this class typically require fingering, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking, repetitive motions, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $68,937.64 - $79,278.29 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $68,938 - $79,278