Director of Safety & Risk

Great Parks of Hamilton County • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

At Great Parks we are seeking candidates for the Director of Safety and Risk position. This essential position will provide strategic leadership to promote a culture of safety at Great Parks. The Director of Safety and Risk will develop, lead and monitor a consistent and comprehensive organization-wide program at Great Parks, across Hamilton County, for employee, volunteer and visitor safety. Join our team at Great Parks, and make a lasting impression on the organization and our region for years to come! 

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. 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in risk management, safety management, occupational safety, or related field required. 
• Minimum of 5-7 years of demonstrated 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 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.
• State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License that meets GP current carrier guidelines;
• Playground Safety Inspector certification (within one year of employment).
• Associate Safety Professional certification required

Nice To Haves

• Certified Safety Professional certification preferred. 

Responsibilities

• Establishes, maintains and implements Great Parks organization-wide safety programs to achieve employees’, visitors' and volunteers' safety, through accountability and consistency. Implements an expectation of continuous improvement at the agency level.
• Cultivates relationships across the organization with key stakeholders in order to promote a culture of safety. Provides guidance and models accountability for safety and risk best practices. Follows up to ensure implementation of required safety improvements.
• 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. 
• Oversees implementation of random drug and alcohol testing for CDL staff and post-incident testing as required for all 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, visitor facilities, farm facility and others. Works with local fire departments in the inspection of facilities, boilers, playgrounds, trails, snack bars, new properties and buildings, and after-hours lighting. Gathers feedback from Ohio Department of Agriculture inspections, state and local health departments and other compliance inspections that regulate guest, volunteer, or staff safety. Uses park district inspection and outside agency inspection feedback to evaluate safety programs and processes. Aligns Great Parks’ safety and risk practices with standards from a variety of agencies. Serves as liaison to Public Employee Risk Reduction Program (PERRP), through the State of Ohio.
• Performs ongoing, in-person formal safety and risk audits throughout the year. 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 assist in developing and providing training, as needed, to address safety risks. Works with Leadership to hold 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. Works with teams to develop and manage return-to-work programs and serves as liaison with Bureau of Workers Compensation to provides case management for approved claims. Collaborates with Employee Services team to provide assistance and information as needed to Great Parks’ team members.
• Leads and directs the Great Parks Safety Steering Team to promote a culture of safety; ensure all departments are consistently, and with accountability, creating a safe work environment.
• Writes reports to document and correct safety problems.
• Manages Great Parks’ insurance coverage including property, liability, automobile, inland marine and commercial. Writes specifications and submits for bids. Serves as liaison between Great Parks 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. Works with various departments to maintain accurate lists of assets for insurance coverage purposes. Administers agency’s insurance coverage contracts.
• Works with Training Coordinator to develop training modules and expands existing programs. Encourages employee participation in training opportunities and works strategically and proactively to address workplace safety issues.
• Works with administration to develop risk management and safety goals.
• 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 State of Ohio Fire Code, State of Ohio Building Code, PERRP, OSHA, and others. Coordinates inspections from various organizations.
• Reviews Park District safety policies and procedures and recommends corrective action to comply with standards. Maintains and updates Great Parks’ safety plans.
• 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.
• Prepares accurate and timely Board monitoring reports Board of Park Commissioners meetings throughout the year; presents the reports and addresses inquiries. Is present and consistently attends Board of Park Commissioners meetings.
• Oversees program to ensure accurate and up-to-date Safety Data Sheets (SDS). Leverages technology and systems to support MDS access by staff.
• Prepares and monitors Safety and Risk department budget. Manages and monitors 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.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• life insurance
• paid vacation
• 11 holidays
• sick time
• enrollment in Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
• free or discounted use of many Great Parks of Hamilton County recreational activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director