Example of Duties
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Hiring Range: $28.89 - $44.78 hourly; $60,097.41 - $93,151.14 annually
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JOB SUMMARY
The Risk and Safety Coordinator performs a variety of routine and complex administrative, technical and professional work for the Human Resources Department. Reporting to the Assistant Human Resources Director, the Risk and Safety Coordinator works under general supervision sufficient to monitor progress and assess achievement of key performance indicators.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
- Serves as systems administrator and trainer for NEOGOV. Responsible for maintaining accurate data for onboarding and performance management modules.
- Administers and maintains the city’s random drug testing program; responsible for reconciling invoices related to drug testing.
- Responsible for reviewing background checks and drug screenings for all new hires and promotions; responsible for reconciling invoices related to background checks.
- Administers claims management of workers’ compensation claims and property and liability claims; serves as the liaison to the city’s risk management insurance providers, ensuring the flow of accurate and timely information for appropriate claims management.
- Maintains OSHA recordkeeping and reporting requirements.
- Administers the City’s injury/illness/accident prevention program; coordinates department compliance with the City Safety Manual.
- Prepares and provides training on laws, policies and procedures related to risk and safety.
- Responsible for maintaining accurate asset schedules for property and liability insurance coverage through collaboration with city departments and insurance providers.
- Ensures accurate reporting and maintenance of the City’s risk management information system.
- Serves as the system administrator for tracking of Certificates of Insurance (COI) for organization-wide vendors
- Conducts regular safety audits of City departments including the inspection of facilities, worksites, equipment, work practices, and safety devices to ensure compliance with required workplace safety standards, regulations, and City policy; reports findings to Assistant Human Resources Director and recommends changes to establish safe work conditions; may compel cessation of work in order to address an imminent danger; monitors changes and/or makes follow-up inspections to ensure continued compliance.
- Assists with facility audits and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- Prepares and distributes a variety of written information such as reports, brochures, correspondence, and spreadsheets; provides technical support to the Human Resources Department by gathering and importing data through Munis, NeoGov, and Incidentli.
- Performs general clerical and related tasks as required
Typical Qualifications
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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Thorough knowledge of the philosophies, principles and practices of public personnel administration.
- Considerable knowledge of employee classification, compensation, benefits, recruitment, selection, and training.
- Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and strong mathematical skills.
- General knowledge of organization and administration of municipal government.
- Knowledge of customer service principles.
- Strong office skills and demonstrated skill in use of personal computer and associated software, including Microsoft Office and Munis.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion.
- Ability to plan, organize and manage multiple projects and priorities.
- Ability to creatively and effectively prepare, edit and design reports and other publications.
- Ability to present ideas effectively, both orally or in written form.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.
- Ability to research, collect, organize and analyze data.
- Ability to perform work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business management, insurance/risk management, occupational safety and health or a closely related field and a minimum of three years’ experience in a risk or safety capacity. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must possess and maintain a class C driver’s license valid in the State of North Carolina.
OSHA 30-hour General Industry Safety and Health certification required within six (6) months.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
ARM or CSP certification is preferred. Experience in and general understanding of commercial insurance and workers’ compensation preferred. Other Necessary Requirements
JOB RELATED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
This position primarily operates in an office setting, performing mostly sedentary work. Physical activity related to this position may include constantly operating a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and printer, frequently moving about the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. and communicating information and ideas so others will understand. Sufficient visual acuity is required to prepare and analyze data and figures and do extensive reading. May require physical exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects. An employee in this position will not be substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
