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Are you a Safety and Risk Manager leader who is passionate about cultivating a robust safety culture and minimizing organizational risks? The Safety & Risk Manager at Great Parks will lead and monitor a comprehensive program for employee, volunteer, and visitor safety.

At Great Parks, our team members work together to preserve and protect natural resources and to provide outdoor recreation and education in order to enhance the quality of life for present and future generations.  Be a part of an inclusive organization that enriches the region by inspiring nature-based experiences, celebrating cultural heritage and building strong and healthy communities through our dedicated staff, volunteers, and friends. 

The successful candidate will do the following:

• Establishes, maintains and implements Great Parks-wide safety programs to encourage and achieve employee, visitors' and volunteers' safety while in GP parks and participating in its services.  
• Maintains responsibility for following and implementing OSHA, PERRP, other regulations, and standard safety procedures. Plans and implements hazard communication, confined space entry, lockout/tagout, bloodborne pathogen, severe weather and other emergency programs and standards.  Responsible for maintaining accuracy of emergency action plans, revise as needed, communicate and train supervisors and managers.  
• Demonstrates a proactive approach to inform affected staff and management of current or potential job hazards, and provides protection awareness, knowledge, practices, policy, processes and equipment.
• Holds individuals accountable for maintaining consistent safety practices.  Implements random drug and alcohol testing for CDL staff. Recommends disciplinary procedures to managers as safety violations warrant.
• Develops and conducts safety inspections and ensures compliance with safety practices and requirements.
• Inspects maintenance compounds, rental properties, works with local fire departments in the inspection of facilities, boilers, playgrounds, trails, snack bars, new properties and buildings, and after-hours lighting.  Conducts department of agriculture inspections and certifications of Winton Woods Equestrian and Riding Center, and wet playgrounds at Winton Woods and Woodland Mound.
• Performs formal employment safety and risk audits.  Identifies known employment exposures.  Identifies practices, locations, and departments that are at risk.
• Makes recommendations for measures whether to transfer, absorb, eliminate or reduce risks.   Identifies potential cost of each risk.   Shares information about risk and liability issues with management, is agile to develop and provide training, as needed, to address safety risks, holds supervisors and employees accountable for safety practices
• Manages Worker’s compensation program. Develops systems to manage claims.  Processes claim forms and coordinates with third party administrator.  Investigates potential insurance claims by visiting sites, collecting facts, taking pictures and compiling other documentation. Develops and manages return-to-work programs and provides case management for approved claims.  Collaborates with Employee Services team to provide assistance and information as needed to team members.
• Leads and directs the Great Parks Safety Steering Team to promote a culture of safety; ensure all departments are creating a safe work environment.
• Creates processes for addressing general liability and worker’s compensation losses.
• Monitors administrative costs of Worker’s Compensation program.  Identifies proactive measures to reduce expenditures and recommends cost containment strategies including alternative methods for administration and funding.  Prepares budgetary recommendations and assists in the monitoring, verifying and reconciling of budgeted funds.
• Writes reports to document and correct safety problems.
• Manages GP insurance coverage including property, liability, automobile, inland marine and commercial.  Writes specifications and submits for bids. Serves as liaison between GP and insurance carrier related to filing and processing claims.  Maintains knowledge of Great Parks insurance package to ensure appropriate protection, and compliance with terms and conditions.   Manages performance bonds.
• Identifies processes and procedures to increase awareness of safety and risks.
• Develops training modules and expands existing programs. Encourages employee participation in training opportunities and works strategically and proactively to address workplace safety issues
• Institutes, develops and delivers mandatory training for new supervisors and managers regarding safety and risk factors.
• Works with administration to develop annual risk management and safety goals.
• Prepares and files regulatory reports with required organizations related to safety, risk management and Worker’s Compensation.
• Manages relationship with occupational medicine vendors; preventive screening (hearing, respirator fit testing); workplace injury, fit for duty, post-accident drug tests; CDL drug testing.  
• Exhibits regular and punctual attendance; must be prepared to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as required.
• Ensures that GP complies with Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations regarding safety and, where applicable. Has required knowledge and understanding of PERRP/OSHA, State of Ohio Fire Code, State of Ohio Building Code, PERRP, OSHA, and others. Coordinates inspections from various organizations.
• Directs management and staff on safe work practices consistent with safety standards and has appropriate resources available regarding safety and health standards; works proactively and strategically to ensure accountability.
• Reviews Park District safety policies and procedures and recommends corrective action to comply with standards.
• Provides input regarding health and safety for various construction projects and special events.
• Conducts site and facility safety inspections (including unannounced). Reviews facility’s previous site inspection reports and conducts inspections with the facility Manager, the applicable Director, and the Safety Point Person. Conducts site walk through, observing safety conditions and potentials hazards, and if necessary, recommends immediate condition or hazard abatement. Reviews safety related documents, on-site training records, and interviews staff or manager, if needed. Prepares inspection and abatement reports, follows up on abatement status, and tracks inspection and abatement status.
• Demonstrates a proactive approach to safety training and interventions that serve the organization.  Coordinates and conducts safety related training. Collaborates with Human Resources division leaders to address safety training needs for both staff and volunteers. Analyzes need for training using data collected from injuries, training matrix, and inspection reports, along with input from Management and Safety point people. Researches applicable standards for training content, then creates or purchases training materials and equipment, or contracts outside training. Coordinates with supervisors, administrators and Employee Services to schedule training dates, times and locations. Conducts training and maintains records of trainings. Training topics include, but are not limited to, confined space, distracted driving, emergency preparedness, fall prevention/protection, lockout/tagout, respirators (including fit testing), first aid/CPR.
• Investigates employee and visitor injuries to determine causal factors and recommends remedial measures. After an injury, reviews incident reports, contacts relevant witnesses to determine nature of accident, and conducts site visits and field interviews. Completes accident investigation report by determining casual factors, recommends abatement measures, and follows up abatement with manager and injured employee.
• Creates, reviews, and updates safety policies and procedures for staff and volunteers. Reviews current safety policies, researches applicable standards, confers with regulatory agencies if needed, and drafts written policies. Sends new policies to concerned parties and the Safety Steering Team members for input, then finalizes and publishes policies.
• Collects and analyzes safety and accident data. Collects demographic data, reviews injury and accident frequency reports, and determines injury casual factors. Uses Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Injury and Illness Classification System to classify injuries. Inputs data into spreadsheet, posts spreadsheet to intranet and discusses findings with Safety Steering Team and safety committees.
• Coordinates with state and local agencies on safety initiatives and information sharing.
• Prepares and monitors Safety and Risk department budget. Manages and monitors all expenses incurred during the year.
• Oversees and ensures the completion of the annual Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) audit for both staff and volunteers whose positions require driving.
• Prepares accurate and timely Board monitoring reports Board of Park Commissioners meetings throughout the year; presents the reports and addresses inquiries.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

An appropriate combination of education, training, course work and experience may qualify an applicant to demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and abilities.  

• Bachelor’s Degree in safety management, occupational safety, or related field required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in safety and risk management or related field required.  Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders, including supervisors, employees, volunteers and the general public.
• Ability to speak and write clearly, concisely and persuasively using correct grammar, spelling and punctuation with ability to communicate one-on-one or in group settings.
• Ability to manage department budget and finances.
• Ability to perform work with a high degree of accuracy and organization.
• Management skills and strong business acumen, including problem solving, vision, ability to manage multiple programs and meet deadlines, collaboration, leadership, decision making and ability to analyze diverse facts and develop clear and concise reports and recommendations.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Proficiency in software programs including all Microsoft Office programs.
• Mature professional attitude and considerable discretion, including ability to manage confidential information.
• Ability to perform with considerable independence and initiative.

Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of original appointment as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License that meets GP current carrier guidelines; Playground Safety Inspector certification (within one year of employment. Associate Safety Professional required; Certified Safety Professional certification preferred. 

We offer an excellent benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance; paid vacation, 11 holidays and sick time; enrollment in Ohio Public Employees Retirement System and free or discounted use of many Great Parks of Hamilton County recreational activities.

Great Parks is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or any other classification protected under applicable law.