Safety & Occupational Risk Administrator

GENERAL SUMMARY

Manages the safety and risk management of all personnel in the organization.

Safety is #1 at the River Authority: We expect every employee: to 1) Strictly follow safety policies, rules, and safe work methods. 2) Promptly correct or report safety hazards or unsafe conditions. Immediately report injuries for prompt diagnosis and treatment. 3) Make regular suggestions for safety process improvements to support continuous safety improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Plans, implements, and executes safety programs to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries, illnesses, and financial losses. Maintains adopted Injury and Illness, Prevention Plan (IIPP). 
• Performs and oversees facility and site inspections that identify and appraise conditions that could produce accidents and/or financial losses. 
• Leads the Safety and Risk Management Committee. Provides a forum for implementing best safety and risk practices and solicits input to build awareness and enhance safety and risk policies, procedures, and programs. 
• Serves as first point of contact for safety incidents. Responds to emergencies and determines corrective actions using available resources. 
• Oversees the Worker's Compensation reporting process and system. Ensures appropriate management of Worker’s Compensation in coordination with Human Resources and General Liability Claims for timely resolution and cost control
• Ensures training on company safety programs and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. 
• Supports Finance department in completing the River Authority's Workers’ Compensation, General Liability, and Property Loss renewal. Acts as liaison with TWA representatives for safety and risk management best practices and assessments.
• Selects, leads, coaches, and develops divisional/departmental safety team leaders. 
• With direction and support from executive team, schedules and conducts facility safety audits and ensures prompt action through managers, supervisors, and employees. Responsible for ensuring appropriate corrective actions are taken related to safety risk observations. 
• Develops and oversees safety department budget. Initiates and approves requisitions for purchasing materials, supplies, and contractor's services for safety programs.
• Develops, maintains, and distributes a monthly employee safety training calendar. Delivers or arranges relevant training opportunities for River Authority employees. 
• Gathers data and provides monthly reports related to safety program practices and outcomes.
• Conducts and coordinates safety investigations and produces required documentation. Conducts accident analysis, root cause analysis, determines trends, and creates tactics to address safety and risk issues. Develops, monitors, and communicates standardized safety metrics and reporting.
• Manages the River Authority's Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and Annual Driver's License Authorized Driver Programs.
• Performs related work as required. Works "on-call" and hours other than the regular schedule as needed.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS

• This position may directly or indirectly supervise employees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

• An undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university in Occupational Health & Safety, Risk Management, Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline, and five (5) years’ of progressively responsible experience in safety, risk management; or a combination of experience and education that results in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Required Licenses or Certifications

• None 

☒ Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record.

Preferred Licenses or Certifications

• Professional designation within the safety and environmental health fields such as Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Safety and Health Manager, and Associate Safety Professional. OSHA Commendations or industry commendations. Working knowledge of safety training programs and safety best practices in a government entity. 

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Knowledge of:

• Current office practices and equipment, including applicable software
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding safety, wage and hour, worker's compensation, and employment laws

Skills and Abilities:

• Oral and written communication
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
• Analyzing problems and developing solutions
• Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture that reflects our Values In Action of Accountability, Excellence, Open and Direct Communication, Teamwork and Collaboration. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work Environment and Physical Effort: (check the appropriate box:)

Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Medium: Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Heavy: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

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San Antonio River Authority is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity.