Safety/Loss Control Analyst - Bisbee

SAFETY/LOSS CONTROL ANALYST - BISBEE

OPENS:  Tuesday, January 28, 2025
CLOSES:  Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 5 p.m.

Under general supervision, performs professional and technical safety/loss control work of considerable difficulty in support of the County's Risk Management and Safety programs; performs related duties as assigned.  As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.

(Illustrative Only)   Assists in formulating, developing and implementing a comprehensive risk management program; evaluates insurance coverage, premiums, loss exposure and experience to determine total risk; develops comprehensive risk management/loss prevention training program; coordinates the processing and settlement of claims; maintains records and statistics; administers safety program; coordinates OSHA safety training; coordinates Worker Compensation Program; inspects field operations to enforce OSHA safety standards and to eliminate safety hazards to personnel, equipment, and the public; is engaged in the safety and security of County facilities.A Bachelor’s Degree with major course work in occupational health, safety, industrial hygiene, or a related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning recognized by the US Department of Education; two (2) years of professional experience in liability claims, occupational health/safety, risk management or other related fields; must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver’s License and the ability to be covered by county insurance.
 
An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered.
 
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference may be given to individuals who possess an Associates’ Degree in Risk Management designation.  
 Knowledge of:

• principles and practices of risk management;
• insurance underwriting and claims administration/adjustment;
• OSHA regulations applicable to County government;
• Worker Compensation;
• risk management and safety training;
• insurance practices and procedures;
• evaluation and settlement of claims;
• county government operation or ability to learn.

Skill in:

• accident evaluation/investigation;
• effective training, including classroom presentation;
• interpersonal relations and communications;
• OSHA inspection activities.

Ability to:

• work harmoniously with committees, agencies, and representatives from private and public sector;
• plan, organize, develop training programs;
• develop programs to meet the risk management and safety needs of the County;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public;
• attend necessary staff meetings, program-related meetings, workshops, seminars, and conferences;
• travel frequently within and outside of the County as required;
• field occasional calls outside of typical business hours;
• read, write, and speak English;
• communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is primarily performed under general supervision in an office setting with appropriate climate controls and occasionally outdoors in a variety of climatic conditions. Requires travel and may occasionally include working early mornings, evenings and weekends.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 
Essential functions of this position require: lifting, manual dexterity, ability to communicate.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force; frequently lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds requires a good deal of walking, standing or involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls.

Mental Application: Utilizes memory for details and verbal instructions, requires emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem-solving skills.

Salary : $41,000 - $82,000