County Safety Manager (Loss Prevention Analyst IV)

Under the general direction of the Risk Manager, serves as the manager for county risk assessment and safety programs. Supervises the Loss Prevention Team, providing guidance on risk assessment and safety analysis performed by staff. Develops, implements, and administers risk reduction strategies to ensure a safe environment; provides leadership for continual improvement and proactive measures in the area of risk assessment programs. Provides strategic direction, manages the program's short and long-term strategies and objectives. Communicates such strategies and goals for risk assessment and safety program(s). Uses business process redesign to improve processes and develop comprehensive risk assessment/safety policies and procedures. Ensures compliance with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Virginia State Occupational Safety (VOSH), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Conducts analysis and review of highly complex and significant incidents. Utilizes information and data methods for management of goals, creation of management reports, and analysis of losses and where necessary, follow through with recommendations to mitigate and control losses. Establishes cooperative relationships with county management, departments, and employees, as well as federal, state, and local organizations. Participates on county-wide task forces and/or assigned project teams in risk management related areas.

The successful candidate will have excellent written and oral communications skills, knowledge of State, and Federal regulatory requirements, and thorough knowledge of accident investigation and prevention techniques, causal factor analysis, and risk reduction methods.

Note: Salary offer will not exceed the mid-point ($113,758.11) of the advertised salary range.

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.)

• Serves as program manager for multiple County loss prevention and safety programs;
• Develops, implements and administers prevention and risk reduction strategies to ensure a safe environment;
• Provide leadership for continual improvement and proactive measures in the area of loss
• prevention and safety;
• Develops policies and provides technical and administrative direction on all safety and loss
• prevention programs;
• Develops, manages and implements all procedures involved with loss prevention and safety programs to ensure compliance with all OSHA, VOSH, NFPA, and DOT regulations;
• Manages the process of developing short and long term goals and objectives for loss prevention and safety;
• Utilization of information and data methods for management goals and analysis of losses;
• Manage information and communication processes related to loss prevention and safety and prepares and delivers senior management reports regarding risk reduction measurements and objectives.

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all inclusive list.)

• Extensive knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices of loss prevention and safety programs;
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and methods of loss prevention and safety;
• Thorough knowledge of the County, state, and federal policies, regulations, and procedures governing loss prevention and safety;
• Ability to plan and carry out activities necessary to ensure effective and efficient utilization of resources;
• Ability to effectively supervise and coordinate the activities of professional, technical, and clerical subordinates;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, public and private organizations, and the general public;
• Ability to successfully perform as a team leader;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.

• Experience with interpreting and applying Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and similar safety related regulations.
• Experience with conducting safety inspections and resolving OSHA safety and health complaints.
• Advanced skills using MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access to include the ability to perform advanced statical analysis.
• Ability to perform multiple assignments with attention to detail.
• Presentation skills, including public speaking and presentation creation using PowerPoint or a similar program
• Experience with safety training or directing employees on safety policies and procedures that facilitate workplace loss prevention and risk reduction.
• Experience with EPA, State, Federal and regulatory requirements investigations.
• Experience doing accident investigation and prevention techniques, causal factor analysis and risk reduction methods.
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning systems (such as SAP, FOCUS, etc.)
• Associate in Risk Management (ARM) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) desired.