County Safety Manager; Loss Prevention Analyst IV

Overview

This position manages the Loss Prevention Team and supervises county risk assessment and safety programs. Provides oversight and guidance on safety analysis reviews performed by staff including assessments, findings, recommendations to mitigate and reduce losses, training, and outreach. Develops, implements, and administers risk reduction strategies to ensure a safe environment and provides leadership for continual improvement and proactive measures in the area of risk assessment programs.

Provides strategic direction and manages the program’s short and long-term strategies and objectives. Works effectively with county agencies to improve safety-related business 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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. Establishes positive working 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. This position reports to the risk manager.

Serves as program manager for multiple County loss prevention and safety programs; develops and administers prevention and risk reduction strategies; provides leadership for continual improvement; develops policies and provides technical and administrative direction on all safety and loss prevention programs; manages procedures to ensure compliance with all OSHA, VOSH, NFPA, and DOT regulations; manages the process of developing short and long term goals and objectives;

utilizes information and data methods for management goals and analysis of losses; manages information and communication processes related to loss prevention and safety and prepares and delivers senior management reports regarding risk reduction measurements and objectives.

• 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.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in financial or business management with a focus on safety management, occupational safety and health, and/or risk management; plus five years of professional experience in loss prevention, safety and health, or safety management, two years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.

Driver’s license

The appointee will be required to complete a criminal background check, driving record check, and credit check to the satisfaction of the employer. This position is emergency/essential services personnel. Required to report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergencies.

• Experience analyzing operations; and developing, recommending, and training on loss prevention techniques based on accident investigations, causal factor analysis, and risk reduction methods.
• Experience with interpreting and applying Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and similar safety…