Safety and Risk Program Manager

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Focuses on building and improving programs that support employee safety and organizational risk management. Supervises assigned staff. Program responsibilities include but are not limited to workers compensation and return to work, insurance, risk assessments, and safety reporting, analysis, and training. Applicants are required to attach a resume and cover letter. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills.  This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties that are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required.  The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.  Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Evaluates the need for insurance programs and makes appropriate recommendations; works with insurance providers to assure coverage meeting City needs; purchases and/or renews insurance coverages and files claims as appropriate. Conducts risk assessments to identify all risks of loss arising from city operations, activities, or property ownership; researches, evaluates, and recommends best methods and programs for managing those risks. Develops a comprehensive safety and occupational health plan document; prepares and monitors insurance, risk management, and safety budget. Administers and monitors the workers’ compensation and return to work program; manages workers’ compensation third-party administrator. Develops related goals and other program performance expectations for the safety and risk group. Administer the employee drug test and alcohol testing programs, including pre-employment and random compliance requirements. Manage relationships with preferred drug testing and workers’ compensation providers. Provide monthly metrics to track performance of the safety and risk program and report out to city departments. Serves as a lead and primary liaison from Human Resources with all city departments and external entities concerning safety and risk matters. Interviews, recommends for hire, supervises, and develops staff through review of performance data, conferences, training and counseling. Assigns, organizes, and monitors task completion for safety and risk team. Conducts surveys, audits and inspections to ensure a safe environment and compliance with safety standards. Develops and maintains employee safety accountability procedures. Compiles safety and risk program performance data and communicates performance to senior management with recommendations for changes. Meets with city department staff to review industry…