Human Resources Coordinator (Risk Management/Safety Officer)

Under general direction, coordinate, oversee, and manage the development, implementation, and administration of the risk management, workers' compensation, and safety programs.  This position is vital in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations while fostering a culture of safety across our workforce.

 Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Coordinate and facilitate the city safety program, training sessions, and workshops, and maintain training records to ensure compliance with California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal-OSHA) and other regulatory standards;
• Conduct regular needs assessments to identify training requirements and ensure programs are aligned with industry best practices;
• Manage the Department of Transportation (DOT) program, and Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) pull program, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations for employees who operate city vehicles;
• Facilitate regular workplace safety inspections and audits to ensure compliance with safety standards and implement corrective action plans to address and rectify items identified during safety audits and incident investigations;
• Serve as the point of contact for safety-related inquiries and incidents;
• Chair the city's safety committee, facilitating regular meetings to discuss safety concerns, initiatives, and program updates, and collaborate with committee members to identify safety hazards and develop strategies to mitigate risks;
• Participate in local and regional safety committees or forums to stay current on best practices and regulatory changes.
• Administer the city workers' compensation program, ensuring timely reporting and processing of claims, monitoring claim status, and maintaining open communication with injured employees, medical providers, and insurance adjusters;
• Develop and implement strategies for effective claims management, facilitate return-to-work programs, and conductregularreviewsofclaimsdatatoidentifytrendsandareasforimprovement;
• Collaborate with insurance providers, TPA's, legal counsel, and healthcare professionals, management and employees to manage claims;
• Maintain an organized record system of claims and related activities;
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field. For degrees obtained outside of the U.S., an official equivalency evaluation is required. 

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in workers' compensation, workplace safety, or a risk management related field.
• Previous experience in a public sector or municipal setting is highly desirable.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.
• Possession of an OSHA 30-hour safety certification within 6 months of employment.
• Certification in safety management (e.g., CSP, CHST), risk management or workers’ compensation is a plus.

• Ability to work in both office and field environments; ability to travel to various sites.
• Regularly required to talk or hear, stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the minimum qualifications of the position. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written, performance, and oral exams to evaluate the applicant's skills, training, and experience for the position. 

The employment application must be completed and submitted online.  Applicants must list current and past work experience.  Do not indicate “See Resume”. 

Proof of education such as but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees must be submitted online with your application.  Applicants are responsible for attaching proof of education, certification, and/or license to each position for which they apply.  

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. This evaluation must be submitted by the application deadline.

Failure to provide all required documents will result in elimination from the selection process.

Please note, the City of Redlands’ preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference/background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which may include a drug/alcohol screening depending upon job classification).  The City of Redlands utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Julie Maher at jmaher@cityofredlands.org or Sophia Diaz at sdiaz@cityofredlands.org