Safety and Risk Manager

Salary : $75,841.00 - $96,698.00 Annually
Location : Pittsboro, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
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Department: Human Resources & Risk Management
Opening Date: 11/04/2026
Closing Date: 11/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt

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Job Description
An employee in this position is responsible for the administration, development, and oversight of the County's comprehensive safety and risk management programs. Work involves independently evaluating organizational risks and exposures, developing and implementing policies and strategies to mitigate potential losses, administering insurance and claims management programs, and ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state regulations. The position exercises considerable independent judgment in analyzing complex safety, liability, insurance, and operational matters; developing recommendations and solutions; and advising County management and department leadership on matters affecting organizational risk, financial exposure, regulatory compliance, and employee safety. The position works collaboratively with departments to establish program objectives, evaluate effectiveness, and implement improvements. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Human Resources and Risk Management Director, but with independent decision-making and recommendations within established County policies and objectives.

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Essential Functions

The following essential functions serve as a general guide for this position. Position functions are subject to change based on departmental needs and external factors including, but not limited to, regulatory requirements.

• Develops, administers, and coordinates the County's employee safety and accident prevention programs, including Motor Pool and Fleet Safety, Hazard Communication, departmental Standard Operating Procedures, and Emergency Action Planning, using input and assistance from department representatives;
• Researches, interprets, and monitors applicable federal and state safety and risk management laws, regulations, and industry practices, including OSHA, DOT, and EPA requirements; evaluates their impact on County operations; and develops, implements, audits, and updates policies and procedures to ensure compliance and minimize liability;
• Conducts routine workplace inspections, worksite hazard assessments, and accident investigations involving County buildings, grounds, sidewalks, vehicles, equipment, work procedures, and other operational areas. Identifies potential hazards and liability exposures, recommends corrective actions, and advises departments on strategies to establish safe working conditions and prevent future incidents;
• Serves as the County's Safety Officer and presides over the County Safety and Risk Management Committee. Coordinates safety meetings and works with departments to facilitate safety education and awareness;
• Develops, coordinates, and delivers new employee orientation and employee safety training on a variety of topics, including defensive driving, First Aid, CPR, AED, Bloodborne Pathogens, and other identified safety training needs;
• Administers the County's risk management and loss control programs by identifying, evaluating, and analyzing potential areas of loss; assessing the frequency and severity of potential exposures; and developing strategies to eliminate, control, or minimize financial, operational, property, and liability risks;
• Evaluates the County's insurance needs and risk-transfer strategies. Reviews insurance policies and available coverage, monitors changes in coverage, market availability, and costs, and recommends appropriate insurance coverage consistent with the County's needs and financial interests;
• Oversees the administration of the County's property, automobile, general liability, and other insurance programs. Prepares and maintains insurance audits, gathers proposals, completes and submits insurance applications, and serves as the liaison with insurance carriers, brokers, and other insurance representatives;
• Oversees the administration and coordination of property, automobile, and general liability claims, including claim reporting, accident investigations, review of claims, and communication with insurance carriers and third-party administrators. Gathers and maintains relevant asset, employee, and claims data and establishes reporting procedures for claims and newly acquired or transferred property;
• Oversees the administration and management of the County's Workers' Compensation program, including claim filing, monitoring open claims, coordinating with insurance carriers, adjusters, medical providers, employees, and department heads, and facilitating timely resolution of claims and return-to-work processes;
• Reviews County contracts and other legal agreements to identify potential risk exposures and liability concerns. Provides risk assessments and recommendations through the County's contract management portal and collaborates with County Administration, the County Attorney, departments, and other parties as needed to address identified concerns;
• Coordinates litigation-related risk management activities, including managing mediations and depositions involving claimants, assigned legal counsel, and insurance carriers, and assisting with the negotiation and resolution of claims in litigation;
• Conducts accessibility assessments of County facilities, as needed, and recommends modifications or improvements to address identified accessibility barriers and concerns;
• Coordinates and manages the County's drug testing program;
• Maintains required safety, claims, insurance, and risk management records and prepares related reports and audits. Oversees maintenance of the OSHA 300 log, ensures timely completion and distribution of the annual OSHA 300A, and provides required accident notifications to OSHA, when applicable;
• Consults with departments, Department Heads, and the Human Resources Director regarding safety hazards, accident prevention, hazard mitigation, and appropriate safety precautions. Provides recommendations regarding work activities, equipment purchases, and operational practices to reduce risk and improve workplace safety;
• Serves as a resource for residents, employees, and management in addressing safety and risk management questions and concerns;
• Performs work during emergency or disaster situations, which may require being called upon outside of normal working hours, and may respond to after-hours risk management and injury-related calls from County departments;
• Completes special projects, attends meetings when necessary, and performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business administration, risk management, environmental health, industrial hygiene/engineering, occupational health, or other safety related field; two to four years' experience in the development and administration of liability, worker's compensation, or occupational/industrial safety programs with an emphasis on risk management, loss prevention and loss control; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job listed.?OSHA and other Safety designations like Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of insurance, risk management, occupational and industrial safety, accident prevention, Workers' Compensation, and applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations;
• General knowledge of County departmental functions and operations and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County management, department directors, employees, elected and appointed officials, consultants, attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and the general public;
• Considerable analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, including the ability to gather, evaluate, interpret, and apply information from multiple sources; exercise sound judgment; and adapt policies, procedures, and methods to address complex, unusual, and emergency situations;
• Ability to interpret, explain, and apply complex policies, procedures, laws, and regulations related to safety, risk management, insurance, and Workers' Compensation;
• Ability to plan, develop, coordinate, and conduct effective training programs and facilitate learning in collaboration with employees and other stakeholders;
• Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate programs; plan and supervise the work of others; and apply knowledge of budgeting and purchasing practices;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, prepare and maintain accurate records and reports, and deliver effective presentations to varied audiences;
• Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships, work collaboratively as part of a team, maintain confidentiality, and exercise firmness, tact, and professionalism in the interpretation and enforcement of safety regulations;
• Thorough knowledge of resources, programs, and services available through local, state, and federal agencies related to occupational safety, health, and Workers' Compensation;
• Working knowledge of office technology, equipment, and applicable software applications, including NeoGov and Tyler Technologies platforms.

Physical Requirements
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking, hearing, use of hands and fingers, handling, feeling and repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, walking, sitting, reaching with hands and arms, pushing, pulling and lifting; work has standard vision requirements requiring close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception and color perception; work requires vocal communication to express or exchange ideas orally and to convey detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; work requires hearing to perceive information at normal spoken levels to receive detailed information through oral communications; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visually inspecting small defects and/or small parts, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Special Requirements

Must possess a valid North Carolina driver's license.

Must possess or obtain OSHA 30 Hour Compliance for General Industry and Construction within one year of hire.

Must possess general knowledge of NC Property and Casualty Insurance; Licensure is preferred but not required.

Salary commensurate with experience.