Description Under the direction of the Director of Human Resources administers the Risk Management and Loss Prevention Programs designed to minimize losses to the City’s operations and assets. Includes the development, maintenance and management of a cost effective risk management program, administration of worker’s compensation funds, insurance procurement, and risk analysis and loss control.
Examples of Duties:
Coordinates the risk management functions for the City, including identification and analysis of all risk and loss to which the City is exposed; selects appropriate techniques to handle risks, implements and monitors results.
Establishes and maintains effective safety and loss control programs to minimize the risks of injury to employees, the public and damage to the property of the City. Manages the City safety recognition program.
Analyzes past losses, injuries and develops prevention techniques when applicable. Conducts risk management reviews with Departments: determines exposures and potential exposures and identifies/recommends loss prevention programs. Researches and reports on the most cost effective plans to minimize asset liability.
Provides assistance regarding loss exposures and methods of control and compliance with various regulations pertaining to safety.
Administers and monitors all efforts of the City’s Safety programs. Coordinates the functions of the City Safety Committee and acts as secretary.
Reviews accidents/reports of injury to determine if accidents were preventable; ensures implementation of appropriate safety precautions.
Functions as Safety Officer for the City; responsible for meetings with various City departments and outside agencies; responsible for training employees and ensuring safety meetings are held to ensure success of safety program of the City. Ensures managers are trained on safety standards and practices and ensures compliance with state and federal guidelines on safety management.
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06/18/2009
