Risk Manager

Reports to: Executive Director of Human Resources

Purpose: This position leads the risk management function for the district and is responsible for a large variety of compliance and safety functions. The Risk Manager will ensure compliance with all applicable legal requirements. This role will stay abreast of all safety and environmental standards and will use this knowledge to develop, evaluate, and administer safety and environmental policies and procedures for Rowan-Salisbury Schools.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute health and safety plans in the workplace according to safety standards, regulations and guidance.
• Work within the district to establish a culture of health and safety awareness and compliance.
• Prepare, communicate and enforce all policies related to health and safety.
• Evaluate current health and safety policies, practices, procedures for effectiveness with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Audit and monitor compliance at all RSS facilities to ensure legal compliance and to assess risks.
• Perform safety audits, inspections, and accident/incident investigations, observe employee activities and workplace conditions, submit recommendations to management to correct deficiencies, eliminate hazards, and improve the overall program.
• Inspect equipment and machinery to observe possible unsafe conditions, and remedy those conditions.
• Investigate accidents and incidents to determine root cause. Track root causes, look for trends, and create and implement solutions to reduce risk of future exposure and incidents.
• Manage the district’s workers’ compensation program. Investigate and report on incidents as appropriate, and ensure legal compliance related to workers’ compensation.
• Identify the health and safety training needs for the district.
• Develop and conduct health and safety training throughout the district where appropriate and applicable (i.e. hazardous material, forklift truck, lifting operations, etc.).

• Recommend solutions to issues, improvement opportunities and new prevention measures.
• Maintain and regularly report on health and safety data, incident rates and other related statistics.
• Review safety statistics, accident reports, and safety audit results through team safety meetings with employees and management in order to solicit suggestions for improvement.
• Interpret federal/state/local government regulations to ensure compliance and coordinate with regulatory agencies to negotiate terms of compliance.
• Complete applicable permits/reports.
• Seek Health and Safety continuous improvement by controlling hazards and mitigating risk levels.
• Support and facilitate the implementation of Health and Safety programs.
• Encourage employee participation in safety programs through continual communication, close observation, and committee work.
• Lead and develop safety staff members.
• Perform other job duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Occupational Safety or related field
• Five or more years of related health and safety work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong regulatory knowledge in Federal, State, and Local EPA, OSHA, DOT regulations
• MESH certification a plus
• Accident/Incident investigation experience
• Strong organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and develop others
• Professional and strong verbal and written communication skills, and interpersonal skills Strong initiative and ability to anticipate issues proactively.
• Ability to work and solve problems independently, as well as part of a team
• Strong computer skills to include Microsoft Office products
• Demonstrated ability to lead organization-wide programs and initiatives
• Ability to collaborate extremely well with others
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working partnerships with employees and others.
• Discreet and able to handle confidential and proprietary information appropriately.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record

Physical Requirements:

• Requires the occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force
• Regularly requires sitting, speaking, or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions
• Regularly requires standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling with hands and arms, pushing, or pulling and lifting
• Requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines and observing general surroundings and activities
• Ability to work in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic)

Term of Employment: 12 months

Salary: TBD