Safety Risk Agency Manager

About the Department

The Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority (JPHSA) Safety/Risk Manager coordinates and directs the agency-wide safety program, including risk management, loss prevention, safety, accident prevention, emergency preparedness, and staff training. He/she is responsible for the day-to-day management and monitoring of the agency's overall safety, emergency preparedness, and loss prevention programs. He/she is accountable for all risk management functions, including insurance contracts, claims administration, insurance transactions, and loss prevention. The incumbent also serves as the JPHSA Safety Coordinator and Chairperson of the Safety Committee. He/she reports to the Administrative Program Director 3 (Facility Asset & Risk Management Department Director).

Position Duties

Minimum Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Other Qualifications

Job Duties:

As a Safety Risk Manager you will, 

• This position functions as the agency’s authority for safety, risk management, emergency preparedness, and operational loss prevention activities
• Chairs the JPHSA Safety Committee, a chartered standing committee that meets no less than quarterly and is accountable to the Executive Director. Leads the committee to perform and document the following duties:
  1. Selects quarterly safety training for staff;
  2. Reviews incident/accident reports provided by the Compliance & Performance Support Division to identify potential safety violations and recommend preventative measures to avoid recurrences of similar incidents;
  3. Conducts quarterly safety inspections to identify hazards and recommend corrective measures to the Facility Asset & Risk Management (FARM) Department Director; trains Safety Committee members on the proper completion of safety inspection.
  4. Conducts quarterly fire drills
• Conducts or coordinates investigations involving vehicle accidents, safety incidents, property damage, injuries. Prepares reports and corrective action recommendations
• Documents, tracks, and updates JPHSA agency vehicle safety inspections, including reviewing vehicle inspection checklists, tracking repairs to completion, and updating associated documentation
• Develops training materials based on Safety Committee recommendations and ensures documentation of staff member participation
• Provides detailed analysis on safety-related incidents/ accidents to the Safety Committee; obtains data from the Compliance & Performance Support Division and Human Resources Department, as needed, for full analysis
• Coordinates with the Facilities Manager and members of the Safety Committee to complete building and grounds surveys on a periodic and regular basis to detect code violations, hazards, and incorrect work practices and procedures. Documents and analyzes data produced from surveys; and makes recommendations for corrective action to the FARM Department Director.
• Conducts or coordinates inspections related to fire/life safety systems, means of egress, emergency lighting, hazard conditions, and general workplace safety. Tracks corrective actions identified during inspections and follows through to resolution
• Leads the annual Hazard and Vulnerability Assessment. Ensures review and update, if needed, of the Hazard and Vulnerability Assessment procedure on a bi-annual basis. Provides training, as needed, to the assessment team
• Develops, monitors, reviews, and updates safety policies and procedures and for staff training relative to such policies and procedures
• Provides the Executive Director, Deputy Director and members of the Executive Management Team with assistance with enforcing safety policy and procedure
• Maintains the ORM Safety Manual for annual ORM audit, containing documentation of agency-wide safety activities.

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment

Career Progression: This position does not participates in a Career Progression Group 

Work Schedule: Flexible work hours that may be outside of the traditional 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, schedule dependent on job duties.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.   

**Note regarding the advertised pay range: The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make over their career and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Enjoli Lewis

Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority

3616 S. I-10 Service Road West, Metairie, LA 70001

[email protected]

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