Risk Management Specialist (00268)

Title: Risk Management Specialist (00268)

State Role Title: Compliance/Safety Officer IV

Hiring Range: $75000.00 - $90000.00

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Human Resource Mgt

Location:Dept of Human Resource Mgmt

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM) is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Risk Management Specialist within its Office of Workers Compensation. This position will assist in conducting an annual review and analysis of each state agencys loss control history including the severity of workers compensation claims claim trends experience modification factor and frequency normalized by payroll; support the direction of the team of loss control specialists in a program designed to assist each identified agency to reduce their work-related accidents and associated workers compensation costs through the implementation and maintenance of effective safety and health program management systems. Furthermore work in concert with the ARR other contract providers and the OWC loss control educational programs to include development and presentation when needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of occupational safety and health VOSH unique standards OSHA safety and health standards program development and evaluation and contract management. Considerable experience in analyzing loss data and in developing and conducting both online and in-person training. Demonstrated ability to work independently communicate effectively with upper management both orally and in writing work with officials at all levels of state government and analyze injury and illness data in order to make program modifications. Skilled in developing and conducting training programs analyzing evaluating and assessing data report writing and planning and implementing goals and objectives. High school graduate or equivalent.

Additional Considerations

Experience in occupational safety/health risk management or a related field. Knowledge of OSHA 1926 Construction Industry standards.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The successful applicant will be required to obtain OSHA 1910 Authorized Instructor certification within one year of employment.

State employees who have been affected by Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) must submit the card BEFORE the closing date for this position. The card may be scanned and attached to the application or faxed to . Please include your name and the position number of the fax cover sheet. AMERICORPS PEACE CORPS AND OTHER NATIONAL SERVICE ALUMNI ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

All applicants are subject to a background investigation. The investigation may include: fingerprint checks (State Police FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks requested by the hiring authority.

The Department of Human Resource Management is dedicated to recruiting supporting and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Information

Name: Derek Mountford

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.