Claims and Safety Officer

Performs highly technical and administrative work in developing, implementing and administering safety and utility claims related programs and activities. Work is frequently of a sensitive nature, requiring the exercise of tact, good judgment, and knowledge of the laws and regulations relating to safety standards. Duties include policy development, safety inspections, safety training, on-the-job accident investigations, investigating damages to City property, invoicing and subrogation activities.

This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and reports to the Human Resources Director.

• Develops safety related programs and procedures.
• Ensures that safety policies, practices, and procedures are properly implemented and followed.
• Conducts inspections of all City owned property, equipment, and safety apparatus, and report’s findings to the Director.
• Works closely with State inspectors and other safety consultants.
• Conducts special investigations as requested.
• Maintains a record of all determined safety liabilities and corrective actions taken.
• Maintains records designed to monitor the increase or decrease in accident occurrences and cost.
• Investigates all accidents and incidents, safety violations, and unsafe working conditions.
• Investigates the incident to determine the responsible party or parties.
• Determines the costs of repairs related to an incident by obtaining price quotes for labor and materials from internal and external sources.
• Bills the responsible party or parties for the damages resulting from each incident and arranges meetings with the responsible parties when necessary to resolve the claim.
• Receives payments, post the payments to the proper accounts, forwards payments to the Finance Manager for deposit, and maintains cash controls records.
• Compiles information from hardcopy and electronic files and prepares a variety of reports documenting such things as monthly damages, collections, and outstanding balances.

• Recommends appropriate activities and follows up on the implementation of recommendations.
• Takes leadership role with development and implementation of a Safety Committee for the organization.
• Coordinates, develops, implements, and motivates employees through the presentation of safety training and orientation, informational and incentive/other programs designed to reduce the frequency of accident occurrences.
• Maintains a log of all accidents and injuries involving Public works personnel.
• Prepares and delivers written reports and/or oral presentations, answers complaints of and makes recommendations.
• Provides and purchases safety instructional materials where appropriate.
• Attends safety and loss prevention training courses, seminars and conferences to keep abreast of regulatory and scientific changes in the risk management field.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals to include departmental personnel, managers, supervisors, other City Personnel, vendors and the general public.

• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Risk Management, Business Administration or related field with Four (4) to (7) Seven years’ experience in Risk Management, Insurance, Business Continuity and supervision; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Must possess a valid State of Florida Driver’s license with satisfactory driving record held throughout employment.
• Must have a working knowledge of risks associated with the daily operation of a municipality.

• Ability to conduct work site/facility and safety/liability inspections, reviews operating procedures and may conduct field investigations and determine liability exposure.
• Ability to maintain…