Risk Control Advisor

Position Overview

Housing Authorities Risk Retention Pool (HARRP) seeking a proactive, relationship-driven safety and risk management professional to join their Risk Management Team as a Risk Control Advisor. The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Director of Risk Management and collaborate with a dynamic team to support member agencies in reducing financial exposures and supporting safety-related needs.

This position is fully remote, with up to 50% or more of the time spent in the field conducting on-site risk management inspections, assessing conditions affecting safety, risk control, and loss prevention, and advising on corrective actions. Overnight stays will be required.

Risk Control Advisor has a pay range of $80,292 (minimum) to $120,438 (maximum).
Candidate must live in WA, OR, CA or NV.

• Assist and support the development, administration, and operation of the Risk Management Program.
• Plan and schedule risk management assessments and training.
• Conduct on-site and, occasionally, virtual or hybrid risk assessment/consultative visits.
• Assist members in planning and implementing safety and risk management programs.
• Develop risk management recommendations, prepare reports, and monitor compliance.
• Prepare reports following business communication best practices.
• Develop and deliver occupational health and safety training programs, including all course materials.
• Travel extensively to conduct risk assessments and deliver onsite training, including overnight stays.
• Drive personal or rental vehicles for work-related travel.
• Develop and review training programs, including course objectives, outlines, presentations, and exercises.
• Coordinate advanced training in safety practices and operating procedures.
• Participate in the development of webinars and supporting materials.
• Develop website resources, including best practices, fact sheets, alerts, and other materials.
• Prepare professional articles on risk management topics.
• Review claim patterns and make recommendations to control or reduce loss exposures.
• Conduct ergonomic evaluations.
• Participate in the development and updating of model risk management programs.
• Assist in the analysis and evaluation of new and revised laws and regulations as they impact members’ work policies and procedures.
• Prepare and make periodic reports and presentations to committees.

• Current health, safety, and environmental laws as they relate to public entities.
• English grammar and usage.
• Safety programs and policies.
• Computer systems and software applications.

• Travel by airplane or automobile to deliver services at member facilities or conferences.
• Develop and present safety and risk management programs.
• Consult with members regarding their safety and risk management programs.
• Conduct accident investigations.
• Make effective presentations to management, boards, staff, and the public.
• Read, analyze, and interpret safety documents, loss runs, accident reports, and other information.
• Maintain expertise on current safety and risk management issues.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S., B.A.) in occupational safety and health, environmental safety and health, safety or environmental management, engineering, or related field, and a minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience.
• OR Associate’s degree (A.S., A.A.) and five (5) years of relevant experience.
• OR a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant work experience in occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, risk management, or loss prevention.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with public entity operations, safety, and risk management is desirable.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and implementing occupational health and safety programs.
• Strong business writing skills.
• Professional certification such as ASP, GSP, SMP, ARM, or CHSO is required (or must be obtained within two years of employment).