Safety and Risk Manager

Salary : $81,099.29 - $125,703.90 Annually
Location : Wendell, NC
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: #2026-HR-SRM-04
Department: Human Resources
Opening Date: 11/02/2026
Closing Date: 11/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt

Description
Performs professional and technical work in the management and administration of safety and risk management activities of the Town, to manage the Town's risk exposure and ensure that employees are working in as safe an environment as possible. This position is responsible for planning, organizing, developing, implementing, and monitoring a comprehensive risk management and safety program for the Town. Work is performed independently under the general supervision of the Human Resources Director and is evaluated through conferences, review of records and reports, and implementation of a successful program.

Essential Duties and Tasks

• Plans, develops, implements, and assesses the Town's risk management and safety programs using input and assistance from department directors, department representatives, and technical assistance resources.
• Works with Directors across the organization to ensure the Town's compliance with OSHA's General Duty Clause.
• Reports workplace issues through the Town's management reporting structure for remediation.
• Serves as a resource to employees and management and responds to safety questions and concerns; Work with department heads to identify workplace hazards and recommends solutions to minimize hazards and assist in the re-engineering process; conducts inspections and surveys on occupational health and safety conditions.
• Establishes programs and procedures for compliance with federal and state OSHA regulations; maintains records and logs documenting training and accidents; coordinates ongoing safety and health programs/projects which also address contractor safety compliance when necessary.
• Obtains resources or offers training programs to implement the program, maintain safety awareness, and assures laws and policies are being followed.
• Processes Workers' Compensation claims and property and liability claims; communicates with employees and citizens involved in accidents or claims and communicates with insurance carriers' staff and adjusters.
• Serves as the Town's ADA coordinator.
• Develops contact with monitoring agencies and keeps current with changes in laws, rules, and regulations.
• Administers drug and alcohol testing programs required by DOT for employees with Commercial Drivers Licenses, and non-DOT pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Researches various regulations and requirements and keeps current with changes in laws, rules, and regulations.
• Conducts accident investigations, analyzes accident and injury patterns to identify hazards and training needs.
• Chairs the Safety Committee
• Reviews physical requirements for all positions to maintain essential safety functions in current job descriptions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices relating to OSHA laws and regulations and safety and accident prevention.
• Considerable knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and processes regarding employee safety and of Town policies and procedures including substance abuse policy.
• Considerable knowledge of training techniques and adult education methodology and skill in training program delivery.
• Knowledge of the application of information technology to work activities.
• Considerable knowledge of EPA and OSHA regulations.
• Skilled in conflict resolution and facilitation.
• Ability to develop and conduct training and orientation programs.
• Ability to inspect work sites, areas, and accidents and make objective reports and findings.
• Ability to review safety standards and make recommendations for improvement and correction.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with department heads, supervisors, and employees.
• Ability to compile data and records and file reports as required for the Town.
• Ability to plan and coordinate projects and activities.
• Ability to conduct objective and factual accident investigations and present findings accurately in oral and written form.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with town officials, associates, benefit carriers, job applicants, and the general public.

Desirable Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in occupational safety and health, Industrial Hygiene, Industrial Engineering, Public Administration or related field and considerable experience in administration of risk management and safety programs, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.

Special Requirements

Applicable certifications and designations for area of expertise and/or OSHA certifications strongly preferred.
The Town of Wendell provides a comprehensive benefit package to all active full-time employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, retirement, and a 401(k) with a contribution from the Town that begins on your first day of employment.
Please note that the following is only a summary of Town employee benefits and policies. This document does not constitute a guarantee of benefits.

HEALTHCARE
Medical and Pharmacy Benefits
The Town of Wendell offers medical and pharmacy benefits to all eligible full-time employees at no cost to employees (employee-only coverage), administered by Meritain throughAetna and CVS Caremark. Additionally, the Town offers an HRA (Health Reimbursement Arrangement) account to employees in the amount of $1,440 to help cover out-of-pocket healthcare expenses.

Dental and Vision
Dental and Vision plans are offered at no cost to employees (employee-only coverage) through MetLife.

Teladoc
Teledoc is a telemedicine and virtual healthcare platform that provides remote access to medical, mental health, and speciality care services and is offered at no cost to employees.

WELLNESS
The Town of Wendell offers a Lifestyle Balance Account (LBA) in the amount of $2,100 to be used for a variety of wellness and/or personal needs, including child activities (i.e. camps), educational programs, fitness (including classes, fitness equipment, fitness trackers, and more), healthy meal delivery services, meditation/mindfulness programs, med spa services, and many other categories in support of your overall personal wellness.

VOLUNTARY SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS
Employees may purchase additional supplemental insurance benefits, with premiums paid 100% by the employees: Voluntary Life and AD&D for employee, spouse, and child(ren), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity

FINANCIAL BENEFITS
Retirement
The Town of Wendell offers retirement benefits through the Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System (LGERS). LGERS is a defined benefit plan (also known as a pension plan), and enrollment is mandatory for employees. Employees are required to contribute 6% of their regular gross wages every pay period. The Town contributes 14.38% of regular gross wages (16.08% for sworn officers) towards your LGERS plan.

401(k) and/or 457(b)
In addition to the generous employer contribution to your LGERS retirement plan, the town also contributes 5% of your gross wages to a 401(k) or 457(b) plan. You may also contribute to these plans through payroll deduction. The 5% is provided to you automatically regardless of whether you make contributions.
Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Benefits

The Town offers a life insurance policy along with accidental death & dismemberment benefits in the amount of 1.5X your basic annual earnings up to a maximum of $200,000, at no cost to you.

Longevity Pay

Employees are compensated for years of continuous service as of 12/1 of each year (as approved in the annual budget). Payments, if budgeted, are issued on December 1st or the paycheck immediately before.

PAID TIME OFF

Vacation Leave Accrual

Full-time employees of the Town of Wendell earn vacation leave monthly based on the following schedule:
Months of Service

Employees

Law Enforcement Officers

0-35

(Less than 3 Years)

8.00 hours per month

8.40 hours per month

36-95

(3-7 Years)

10.00 hours per month

10.50 hours per month

96-179

(8-14 Years)

12.00 hours per month

12.60 hours per month

180-239

(15-19 Years)

14.00 hours per month

14.70 hours per month

240-299

(20-24 Years)

16.00 hours per month

16.80 hours per month

300-359

(25-29 Years)

18.00 hours per month

18.90 hours per month

360+

(30+ Years)

20.00 hours per month

21.00 hours per month

Sick Leave Accrual
Full-time employees of the Town earn sick leave monthly based on the following schedule:
Employees

Law Enforcement Officers

8.00 hours per month

8.40 hours per month
Holidays

The following days are holidays with full pay for employees of the Town:
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving (Thur. & Fri.), Christmas (3 days to coincide with the State of North Carolina)
Law enforcement officers subject to an 84-hour schedule will receive 8.4 hours per holiday preloaded into their accrual balance and may be used at any time (once all comp time is exhausted). Any unused holiday leave remaining after the final pay period of the fiscal year will be converted to vacation leave.
Other Paid Time Off
Type
Community Service Leave

12 hours of community service leave available per fiscal year

Caregiver Leave (Parental Leave and Elder Care Leave)
Eight (8) weeks of job-protected, continuous paid parental or elder care leave.

Bereavement Leave
Provided for the death of the employee's immediate family, not to exceed 24 consecutive hours for any 2 occurrences in the calendar year