Padre Dam Municipal Water District
Safety & Risk Manager
Padre Dam Municipal Water District, Santee, California, United States, 92071
DESCRIPTIONPadre Dam is seeking a Safety & Risk Manager that is focused on promoting a positive, safe, and healthy work environment while aligning with Padre Dam's Safety Standards.
Under administrative direction from the Director of Human Resources, Incumbent is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating and administering the District's comprehensive safety, security and risk management programs including property, liability and workers compensation insurance.
Duties include: Preparing, investigating and adjusting claims, obtaining property, liability and workers' compensation insurance; investigating claims and inspecting sites; developing and administering the safety and health programs to include emergency management and disaster preparedness; developing, implementing and administering the District's security programs including vulnerability assessments, site assessments and remote site security monitors workplace for exposure to potential health and safety hazards; coordinates, plans, develops and conducts specialized safety and health education programs; develops and administers the ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition plans; develops and implements a comprehensive wellness program; develops regulations, policies, and procedures as needed for various plans; plans for the development and implementation of new risk management and safety programs; ensures compliance with OSHA and related local, state, and federal regulations; reviews and updates all OSHA related programs and policies as necessary; conducts safety inspections and responds to complaints of safety hazards and other duties as may be required. Other duties as assigned.
The Safety & Risk Manager has one subordinate employee: Occupational Health & Safety Specialist.ESSENTIAL DUTIESAssumes management responsibility for and develops, implements and evaluates Padre Dam's Risk Management program including insurance, safety, and property/liability claims by performing inspections and preparing, adjusting and investigating claims. This includes budgeting, training, forecasting, and making recommendations for improvements. Develops, implements and evaluates Padre Dam's safety, health, disaster preparedness and environmental hazards programs. Monitors workplaces for exposure to potential health hazards. Assists with development, implements, administers and evaluates Padre Dam's security program including vulnerability assessments of Padre Dam facilities; employee training, employee and community education. Chairs the Security Team and periodically reports to the board. Develops, implements, evaluates and updates Padre Dam's emergency response program to include the Emergency Response Plan, critical incident planning, regular training exercises, crisis management and communication. Includes taking proactive steps in preventing disasters including terrorism. Manages the WebEOC program for the District and coordinates and administers annual training exercises accordingly. Chairs the Emergency Response Team. Reports to the board periodically. Develops, implements and evaluates Padre Dam's wellness program Develops, interprets and implements risk reduction, health and safety policies and procedures. This includes ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures. Oversees all internal and external ADA issues and programs. Develops, interprets and implements the ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plans. Represents the department at meetings with other departments and the general public. Maintains a professional demeanor at all times. Reviews and administers Padre Dam's D.O.T. Drug & Alcohol Policy. Oversees, coordinates and tracks all medical examination and programs associated. Maintains confidentiality of all information gathered during these processes. Plans, develops and conducts safety and health education programs, training activities and an annual training calendar. Coordinates and oversees monthly meetings of Safety Committee. Conducts new hire safety orientations, ensures new hires are safety compliant and completes all safety training within the probationary period. Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the Safety and Risk annual budget. Researches legislation by reviewing legal journals and publications to anticipate what effects changes will have on Padre Dam and to develop new codes, regulations and operating procedures. Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for the district. Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of Risk Management and Safety. Assumes management responsibility for all of Padre Dam's property, liability and Workers' Compensation insurance programs. Makes recommendations for cost efficiencies and improvements as needed. Responsible for oversight, training and development of the Confined Space Rescue Team. Oversees and maintains all certificates of insurance for the District. Monitors and administers all insurance issues for the District. Selects and works with contractors, brokers, and insurance carriers. Performs market/cost benefit analysis, prepares and reviews requests for proposal, agreements and selects vendors to work with. Ensures compliance with OSHA and related local, state and federal regulations and updates all related policies and programs as necessary. Works with departments as needed to ensure OSHA compliance at all times.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE & LICENSINGKnowledge:Organizational characteristics, services and activities of a comprehensive risk mgmt and safety program
Applicable laws and regulations; Worker's Compensation, liability and property claim management; Current training methods and techniques; Crisis management and communication; Vulnerability assessments for security issues; Emergency Response procedures and protocols; Americans with Disabilities Act General and specialized industry safety rules. Principles and practices of customer service Project Management Federal, OSHA and other required training. National Incident Management System (NIMS) Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS).
Skills :
Oversee and manage a comprehensive risk and safety program. Developing and conducting training sessions. Coordinating and monitoring third party contracts; Preparing and reviewing claims; Reviewing and analyzing insurance policies; Maintaining records and reports; Developing and implementing risk, security and safety programs; Budget preparation and administration Analyze and interpret laws, legal documents, contracts and insurance language. Ability to use audio/visual equipment; Ability to use computers and related software applications; Ability to Communicate with and establish relationships using interpersonal skills with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction. Project Management: collect, compile, research, analyze, evaluate and implement programs.
Training and Experience :
Bachelor's Degree in Safety, Public Administration or a related field and
four
years experience in administering risk and safety programs; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Licensing Requirements:
Valid California Driver's License. Associate of Risk Management is highly desired.
Under administrative direction from the Director of Human Resources, Incumbent is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating and administering the District's comprehensive safety, security and risk management programs including property, liability and workers compensation insurance.
Duties include: Preparing, investigating and adjusting claims, obtaining property, liability and workers' compensation insurance; investigating claims and inspecting sites; developing and administering the safety and health programs to include emergency management and disaster preparedness; developing, implementing and administering the District's security programs including vulnerability assessments, site assessments and remote site security monitors workplace for exposure to potential health and safety hazards; coordinates, plans, develops and conducts specialized safety and health education programs; develops and administers the ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition plans; develops and implements a comprehensive wellness program; develops regulations, policies, and procedures as needed for various plans; plans for the development and implementation of new risk management and safety programs; ensures compliance with OSHA and related local, state, and federal regulations; reviews and updates all OSHA related programs and policies as necessary; conducts safety inspections and responds to complaints of safety hazards and other duties as may be required. Other duties as assigned.
The Safety & Risk Manager has one subordinate employee: Occupational Health & Safety Specialist.ESSENTIAL DUTIESAssumes management responsibility for and develops, implements and evaluates Padre Dam's Risk Management program including insurance, safety, and property/liability claims by performing inspections and preparing, adjusting and investigating claims. This includes budgeting, training, forecasting, and making recommendations for improvements. Develops, implements and evaluates Padre Dam's safety, health, disaster preparedness and environmental hazards programs. Monitors workplaces for exposure to potential health hazards. Assists with development, implements, administers and evaluates Padre Dam's security program including vulnerability assessments of Padre Dam facilities; employee training, employee and community education. Chairs the Security Team and periodically reports to the board. Develops, implements, evaluates and updates Padre Dam's emergency response program to include the Emergency Response Plan, critical incident planning, regular training exercises, crisis management and communication. Includes taking proactive steps in preventing disasters including terrorism. Manages the WebEOC program for the District and coordinates and administers annual training exercises accordingly. Chairs the Emergency Response Team. Reports to the board periodically. Develops, implements and evaluates Padre Dam's wellness program Develops, interprets and implements risk reduction, health and safety policies and procedures. This includes ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures. Oversees all internal and external ADA issues and programs. Develops, interprets and implements the ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plans. Represents the department at meetings with other departments and the general public. Maintains a professional demeanor at all times. Reviews and administers Padre Dam's D.O.T. Drug & Alcohol Policy. Oversees, coordinates and tracks all medical examination and programs associated. Maintains confidentiality of all information gathered during these processes. Plans, develops and conducts safety and health education programs, training activities and an annual training calendar. Coordinates and oversees monthly meetings of Safety Committee. Conducts new hire safety orientations, ensures new hires are safety compliant and completes all safety training within the probationary period. Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the Safety and Risk annual budget. Researches legislation by reviewing legal journals and publications to anticipate what effects changes will have on Padre Dam and to develop new codes, regulations and operating procedures. Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for the district. Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of Risk Management and Safety. Assumes management responsibility for all of Padre Dam's property, liability and Workers' Compensation insurance programs. Makes recommendations for cost efficiencies and improvements as needed. Responsible for oversight, training and development of the Confined Space Rescue Team. Oversees and maintains all certificates of insurance for the District. Monitors and administers all insurance issues for the District. Selects and works with contractors, brokers, and insurance carriers. Performs market/cost benefit analysis, prepares and reviews requests for proposal, agreements and selects vendors to work with. Ensures compliance with OSHA and related local, state and federal regulations and updates all related policies and programs as necessary. Works with departments as needed to ensure OSHA compliance at all times.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE & LICENSINGKnowledge:Organizational characteristics, services and activities of a comprehensive risk mgmt and safety program
Applicable laws and regulations; Worker's Compensation, liability and property claim management; Current training methods and techniques; Crisis management and communication; Vulnerability assessments for security issues; Emergency Response procedures and protocols; Americans with Disabilities Act General and specialized industry safety rules. Principles and practices of customer service Project Management Federal, OSHA and other required training. National Incident Management System (NIMS) Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS).
Skills :
Oversee and manage a comprehensive risk and safety program. Developing and conducting training sessions. Coordinating and monitoring third party contracts; Preparing and reviewing claims; Reviewing and analyzing insurance policies; Maintaining records and reports; Developing and implementing risk, security and safety programs; Budget preparation and administration Analyze and interpret laws, legal documents, contracts and insurance language. Ability to use audio/visual equipment; Ability to use computers and related software applications; Ability to Communicate with and establish relationships using interpersonal skills with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction. Project Management: collect, compile, research, analyze, evaluate and implement programs.
Training and Experience :
Bachelor's Degree in Safety, Public Administration or a related field and
four
years experience in administering risk and safety programs; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Licensing Requirements:
Valid California Driver's License. Associate of Risk Management is highly desired.