Risk Specialist I

About the role

The Position The City of Portland is recruiting to fill current and future Risk Specialist I vacancies across the city. The current vacancy is with Portland Parks & Recreation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with annual evaluation of assigned safety policies, programs, and performance metrics.
• Design, conduct, and assess occupational health and safety training for field and office staff.
• Track, maintain, and analyze data from internal systems such as incident reports and workers’ compensation records.
• Follow up with employees involved in claims, injuries, or accidents.
• Perform accident and workplace safety investigations and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct inspections of parks, facilities, and field operations to ensure compliance and identify improvements.
• Track ergonomic program activity and assist with office workstation evaluations.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the policies and methods of risk management, public health, communicable disease transmission, injury prevention and basic OSHA compliance standards.
• Experience designing, conducting, and evaluating occupational health and safety internal audits, best practices, and conformance/compliance with occupational health/safety regulations.
• Experience in analyzing data, identifying program needs, and making recommendations to resolve issues.
• Experience communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing, including developing and delivering end-user training, presenting information, proposals, and recommendations clearly and persuasively.

Qualifications

• Possession of OSHA 30, Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or other recognized occupational health and safety certifications.
• Experience supporting, managing, or analyzing workers’ compensation claims, return to work processes, or related employee injury case management.

Benefits

Union Representation: AFSCME-189. To view current labor agreements, click here .

Pay

Starting Pay: Applicants start at the entry rate. If you are an AFSCME/DCTU-represented employee, see the labor agreement or contact your labor representative for additional information.

Schedule

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 am-5 pm. Work hours will vary to meet business needs. Work Location: Hybrid; Employees are expected to work on site 50% of the time. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For the current vacancy in Parks & Recreation, in-person work will be conducted at 33 NW Naito and Davis.

Virtual Meet & Greet Opportunity

Time: Jul 8, 2026 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Recruitment Process

• Submit your resume and responses to supplemental questions by the closing date.
• (Optional) Submit Veterans’ Preference documents, if applicable.
• Once we verify your eligibility, we’ll record your veteran preference in our system, so it automatically applies to your future applications.
• Click here for application tips for resume, supplemental question response, and/or cover letter.

Additional Information

• Learn More About: How to Apply Videos and Workshops
• City of Portland Core Values
• HRAR-3.01 - Recruitment Processes
• Veteran Preference Information
• Total Compensation and Benefits