Safety & Risk Coordinator

About the role

Under the direction of the Human Resources Department, the Safety & Risk Coordinator supports the administration and continuous improvement of the City’s comprehensive safety and risk management programs. This position serves as a highly visible citywide safety partner and resource, working collaboratively across departments to promote a strong culture of safety, accountability, prevention, and employee well-being. The Safety & Risk Coordinator develops strong cross-functional relationships with employees, supervisors, managers, citizens, vendors, and department leadership and serves as a trusted resource for workplace safety and risk-related matters. The position requires an individual who is approachable, service-oriented, confident presenting to groups, comfortable communicating with employees at all levels of the organization, and able to discuss issues effectively with citizens and insurance adjusters. As a member of the Human Resources Department, the Risk & Safety Coordinator is expected to approach safety through an employee-service mindset, supporting the HR mission and core values while balancing regulatory compliance and the operational needs of City departments.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a visible, accessible, and trusted citywide safety resource, building collaborative relationships across all levels of the organization to identify safety needs, address concerns, and develop proactive strategies that promote shared ownership of workplace safety, employee wellness, engagement, and organizational effectiveness.
• Proactively supports the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of citywide occupational health and safety programs, policies, and initiatives to reduce workplace hazards, injuries, and illnesses.
• Develops and delivers engaging safety training, presentations, campaigns, and educational programs, communicating safety expectations and technical information in a clear, practical, and approachable manner across all levels of the organization.
• Analyzes safety trends, incident data, workers’ compensation information, and other performance indicators to identify areas of risk and opportunities for prevention and continuous improvement.
• Conducts workplace safety inspections, observations, assessments, job hazard analyses, and reviews of incidents, injuries, near misses, and other safety concerns.
• Partners with departments to identify hazards and root causes and to develop, implement, monitor, and follow up on corrective actions and prevention strategies that reduce workplace risk and prevent recurrence.
• Supports the City’s workers’ compensation, liability, occupational safety, return-to-work