Safety and Risk Manager

Would you like the opportunity to work with a highly collaborative, customer-service oriented team who gets things done effectively in a fun, friendly atmosphere? The Town of Apex Human Resources Department is looking for a responsible and experienced Safety & Risk Manager to join our team. We are seeking a dynamic professional with outstanding communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills to fill a key role in our organization.

The Safety & Risk Manager performs professional work in administration of the Town's Safety and Risk Programs including safety, insurance administration/claims processing, record keeping, consultation with departments, and employee training.

Salary Range: $95,765 - $117,296

Work Location:

Apex Town Hall, 73 Hunter Street

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm
Posting Closing Date:
Open until filled (preference given to applicants who apply by September 6, 2026)

The Safety and Risk Manager performs comprehensive professional, technical, and administrative work in the management and leadership of safety and risk activities of the Town, limiting the Town’s risk exposure and ensuring that employees are working as safely as possible.

This person will operate in a player/coach capacity while supervising the Safety Specialist and serving as a town-wide strategic advisor to supervisors and managers. This position reports to the Human Resources Director with general guidance on policy and strategic priorities to ensure coordination of objectives.

• Manages the Town's overall safety and risk management program
• Supervises the work of, and provides direction, feedback, and coaching to, the Safety Specialist
• Manages and administers property, auto, liability, and workers compensation insurance programs, coverages, and claims
• Ensures claims are properly reported, investigated and managed while pushing for timely, thorough, and cost-effective resolution
• Adheres to regulatory requirements and uses town accident and injury data and trend analysis to determine appropriate preventative measures, education opportunities, and target audiences
• Develops and delivers educational and training programs and other employee engagement opportunities
• Evaluates programs for effectiveness and facilitates changes and/or additions to the programs that reflect the changing needs of the Town
• Develops and maintains a system for timely and accurate reporting, including a monthly dashboard of important and relevant metrics to track trends and progress toward goals and objectives
• Develops Town-wide written safety and risk management policies; monitors implementation and enforcement; provides guidance and feedback to department leaders
• Ensures compliance with related local, state, and federal regulations
• Inspects town facilities, properties, and worksites; recommends corrective actions
• Reviews insurance coverages; recommends appropriate providers and coverage to meet Town needs
• Oversees driver training and licensing programs for drivers of Town vehicles
• Maintains inventory of Town assets, including covered property and vehicles
• Completes insurance renewal application and leads renewal negotiations
• Ensures timely, accurate completion of annual workers compensation audit and annual OSHA reporting requirements; maintains required workplace accident and injury records in compliance with OSHA requirements and NC records retention requirement
• Plans, develops, organizes, and implements the Town’s safety program using input, collaboration, and assistance from internal and external subject matter experts
• Leverages relationships with insurance partners and other stakeholders
• Conducts workplace walk-throughs; identifies and follows through on corrective actions
• Manages the Town’s drug test policy, procedures, and vendor relationships; ensures compliance with drug testing requirements for DOT and safety sensitive positions
• Oversees safety and risk control related contracts; approves invoices
• Serves as Chair of the Employee Safety Committee; schedules and leads bimonthly meetings
• Maintains accurate driver's license data and manages FMCSA Clearinghouse…