Risk Specialist, Facilities

About the role

The Risk Specialist supports the Yaamava’ Resort & Casino Safety team (YRC Safety) by leveraging data, dashboards, and safety management information systems to monitor performance, track key metrics, and identify trends. This role administers technical and administrative support functions for YRC Safety and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to implement property-wide safety programs. It also ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local safety regulations for team members, vendors, and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Ensures high-quality, error-free incident processing within the Risk Management Information System (RMIS).
• Receives, reviews, and enters incident data daily; creates and distributes reports.
• Provides accurate, professional, and timely responses to internal and external stakeholders regarding incident status and related inquiries.
• Identifies, tracks, and maintains complex process data related to risk, safety, environmental, and reliability concerns, and recommends corrective actions.
• Maintains current knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, and applicable regulations governing departmental operations.
• Processes all documentation in accordance with established standards.
• Supports incident data analysis by preparing reports, identifying trends, and monitoring incident rates.
• Compiles and organizes data for executive-level presentations, reports, and other business materials.
• Tracks and manages financial expenditures, including the collection, reimbursement, and reconciliation of third-party invoices.
• Maintains ongoing communication with service providers regarding invoicing for services rendered on behalf of YRC Safety.
• Compiles and analyzes data related to third-party services, including costs, invoicing trends, and forecasting needs.
• Supports YRC Safety-related projects by developing and updating materials, job aids, training resources, schedules, and presentations.
• Provides administrative support to YRC Safety management by coordinating project schedules, meetings, and training activities.
• Assists with the planning, organization, and facilitation of team meetings and training sessions.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Risk Management, Business, Finance, or a closely related field is required.
• Minimum two (2) years of directly related experience in environmental, health and safety or a related industry.
• Related, relevant, and/or direct experience may be considered in lieu of minimum educational requirements.
• Possession of an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-Hour Certification is required, or the ability to obtain the certification within one (1) year of hire.

Skills

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, as well as internet research methodologies.
• Experience utilizing a Risk Management Information System (RMIS) preferred.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to clearly and effectively present information through written reports and presentations.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrated maturity and professionalism, with the ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion in sensitive situations.
• Ability to appropriately handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and conduct work in compliance with all applicable legal, regulatory, and organizational requirements.
• Ability to interpret and apply a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• Primary work environment is in a climate-controlled office setting.
• Work requires travel to attend meetings, trade shows, and conferences.
• May be required to work evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.
• Strength sufficient to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects and/or move up to 40 pounds occasionally.
• Sedentary work: involves sitting most of the time.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Physical activities include balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Hearing sufficient to hear conversational levels in person, via videoconference, and over the telephone.
• Speech sufficient to make oneself heard and understood in person, in front of groups, in meetings, via videoconference, and over the telephone.
• Visual acuity required for preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; and visual inspection of employees, visitors, or facility.
• Mobility sufficient to safely move in an office environment, walk, stoop, bend and kneel, and enter, exit, and operate a motor vehicle in the course of travel to promotional events, meetings, conferences, trade shows, and San Manuel properties.
• Endurance sufficient to sit, walk, and stand for extended periods, and maintain efficiency throughout the entire work shift and during extended work hours.
• May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles including secondhand smoke. Reasonable accommodation will be made in compliance with all applicable law.

Licenses & Certifications

• At the discretion of the San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission, you may be required to obtain and maintain a gaming license.
• No driving responsibilities: Role does not require a driver’s license or insurance.