Risk Management Administrator

RISK MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATOR

CLOSES ON AUGUST 14, 2026 AT 5:00 P.M. MST

DESCRIPTION RISK MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATOR

REPORTS TO:

Human Resources Director

DIVISION:
Internal Services / Human Resources

FLSA CLASSIFICATION:
Exempt

SALARY: 17

SALARY GRADE: $120,349 - $141,100

SMFR is accepting internal and external applications for a Risk Management Administrator opportunity.

• Develops, implements, and monitors workplace safety programs, policies, and procedures to reduce employee injuries, property damage, and liability exposure.
• Conducts and coordinates workplace safety inspections, job hazard analyses, and risk assessments; identify trends and recommend corrective actions.
• Analyzes injury, incident, and near-miss data to identify root causes, emerging risks, and opportunities for proactive prevention.
• Coordinates accident, injury, and exposure investigations; prepares reports, recommends corrective measures, and tracks implementation.
• Coordinates and facilitates the District’s Safety Committee, including scheduling meetings, developing agendas, documenting minutes, tracking action items, and ensuring follow-through on identified safety concerns.
• Serves as a liaison between departments, management, and employees on safety-related issues, ensuring consistent communication and accountability.
• Monitors compliance with applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations and standards (e.g., NFPA, OSHA or state equivalents).
• Develops and coordinates safety training programs, including onboarding, refresher training, and targeted training based on risk trends.
• Maintains safety documentation, records, and metrics, including committee records, inspection reports, training logs, and corrective action tracking.
• Collaborates with management and leadership to integrate safety practices into daily operations.
• Prepares safety performance reports and recommendations for leadership to support informed decision-making and resource allocation.
• Implements, coordinates, and monitors random drug testing program to ensure compliance; works with testing agents to ensure results are returned in a timely manner; coordinates with other HR staff as necessary.
• Coordinates review of motor vehicle records for all applicable employee drivers to ensure compliance with District policy.
• Promotes a culture of safety through employee engagement, education, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Oversees and administers the District’s workers compensation program; ensures claims are properly documented, filed, and reported; coordinates with employees, insurance carrier, medical providers, and claim adjusters to ensure timely claim resolution; works with modified duty program manager to coordinate return-to-work and light-duty assignments.
• Acts as primary liaison between the employer, the injured worked, medical providers, and claims adjusters; monitors claim status and follows up as necessary; verifies average weekly wage calculations; coordinates workers’ compensation benefits with payroll and HR staff; ensures compliance with Colorado Division of Workers’ Compensation rules.
• Tracks costs and trends within the worker’s compensation program; analyzes data and implements strategies to improve program outcomes, enhance employee recovery, and reduce overall cost.
• Leads the request for proposal (RFP) for selecting workers compensation vendors; evaluates proposals, works with adjusters and services providers to ensure effective and compliant claim management.
• Implements and manages internal procedures for injury reporting and claim handling; updates policies based on regulatory changes and claim trends.

• Administers the District’s general liability insurance programs; maintains all coverage documents and renewals; reviews contracts, vendor agreements, and insurance documents to ensure compliance with the district and insurance carrier requirements; works with the District’s broker to evaluate insurance needs, deductibles, and coverages.
• Provides logistical support pertaining to risk and the accreditation process.
• Receives incident reports, investigates…