Safety Risk Agency Manager

The Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority (JPHSA) Safety/Risk Manager coordinates and directs the agency-wide safety program, including risk management, loss prevention, safety, accident prevention, emergency preparedness, and staff training. He/she is responsible for the day-to-day management and monitoring of the agency's overall safety, emergency preparedness, and loss prevention programs. He/she is accountable for all risk management functions, including insurance contracts, claims administration, insurance transactions, and loss prevention.

The incumbent also serves as the JPHSA Safety Coordinator and Chairperson of the Safety Committee. He/she reports to the Administrative Program Director 3 (Facility Asset & Risk Management Department Director).

• Five years of experience in safety inspection or training, emergency preparedness, safety education or promotion, risk management, or administrative services; OR
• Six years of full-time work experience plus two years of experience in safety inspection or training, emergency preparedness, safety education or promotion, risk management, or administrative services; OR
• A bachelor’s degree plus two years of experience in safety inspection or training, emergency preparedness, safety education or promotion, risk management, or administrative services; OR
• An advanced degree plus one year of experience in safety inspection or training, emergency preparedness, safety education or promotion, risk management, or administrative services.
• EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
  • Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

• This position functions as the agency’s authority for safety, risk management, emergency preparedness, and operational loss prevention activities
• Chairs the JPHSA Safety Committee, a chartered standing committee that meets no less than quarterly and is accountable to the Executive Director. Leads the committee to perform and document the following duties:
• Selects quarterly safety training for staff;
• Reviews incident/accident reports provided by the Compliance & Performance Support Division to identify potential safety violations and recommend preventative measures to avoid recurrences of similar incidents;
• Conducts quarterly safety inspections to identify hazards and recommend corrective measures to the Facility Asset & Risk Management (FARM) Department Director; trains Safety Committee members on the proper completion of safety inspection.
• Conducts quarterly fire drills
• Conducts or coordinates investigations involving vehicle accidents, safety incidents, property damage, injuries. Prepares reports and corrective action recommendations
• Documents, tracks, and updates JPHSA agency vehicle safety inspections, including reviewing vehicle inspection checklists, tracking repairs to completion, and updating associated documentation
• Develops training materials based on Safety Committee recommendations and ensures documentation of staff member participation
• Provides detailed analysis on safety-related incidents/ accidents to the Safety Committee; obtains data from the Compliance & Performance Support Division and Human Resources Department, as needed, for full analysis
• Coordinates with the Facilities Manager and members of the Safety Committee to complete building and grounds surveys on a periodic and regular basis to detect code violations, hazards, and incorrect work practices and procedures. Documents and analyzes data produced from surveys; and makes recommendations for corrective action to the FARM Department Director.
• Conducts or coordinates inspections related to fire/life safety systems, means of egress, emergency lighting, hazard conditions, and general workplace safety. Tracks corrective actions identified during inspections and follows through to resolution
• Leads the annual Hazard and…