Share Email Opening Title Safety & Loss Prevention Specialist  Category Administration   Description Position Closes: 2/7/2025 Hiring pay range: $89,627.20 - $109,782.40 Full pay range: $89,627.20 - $129,958.40 SUPERVISION: Non-Supervisory GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB: Establishes and upholds a safe and secure work environment for all employees. This position encompasses diverse responsibilities, including ensuring strict adherence to safety regulations and developing comprehensive safety policies, procedures and training programs. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards, and promoting a culture of safety across the organization. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (These duties are illustrative of typical essential responsibilities of the job, and may vary according to assignment) Safety, Compliance, & Loss Prevention: Provides safety-related leadership across all County functions, promoting an injury and illness-free workplace; reviews, develops, and updates safety-related policies and procedures as required by law or as necessary. Monitors safety program for loss prevention opportunities. Leads efforts towards the reduction in the number, severity, and cost of county-related workplace accidents and injuries. Develops safety programs for all departments. Ensures departments follow established safety programs and expectations. Develops and provides training on various safety topics to employees.  Facilitates and conducts safety training and coordinates training with internal and external subject matter experts; develops training content, including presentations and training materials; ensures all training is tracked in the appropriate database. Ensures that all employees receive required safety-related training. Inspects facilities, equipment, and records for compliance with safety and health standards.   Works with department heads to identify and mitigate department-specific risks and to reduce injuries/incidents.  Develops and reports on risk metrics and methodologies.  Reviews and evaluates all safety policies and procedures.  Designs and directs programs to reduce accidents, occupational illnesses, and exposure to long-term health hazards through safety training of supervisors and employees, planned inspections, skill training, and emergency preparedness.  Ensures all departments operate within safety policies and procedures through site visits, meetings, drafting loss prevention/safety manuals, and advises on policies and processes to mitigate future loss Coordinates and conducts quarterly Safety Committee meetings; prepares agendas and informational packets, and implementation of corrective actions related to safety concerns. This position also coordinates the Quarterly Risk Management Team Meeting. Insurance Policy & Internal Policy Administration: Coordinates with County Administration & County Attorney’s office on policy renewals. Submits volunteer insurance applications annually. Coordinates with the department heads and acts as the central coordinator of department-specific insurance policies and ensures the policy applications are submitted annually. The specific policies that have been assigned to this position are the Concert Cancellation Insurance Policy, Airport Insurance Coverage, and the Network Security Insurance Policy. Responds to requests by departments for Certificate of Insurance (CIO) for internal contracts with other entities. Issues and tracks auto insurance cards to all county Vehicles and coordinates with Motor Pool. Coordinates with Motor Pool and supervisors to administer the Motor Pool policy to employees. Claim Administration & Investigation: Responsible for filing auto claims and coordinating with Motor Pool.  Point of contact for property claims and coordinates with the County Attorney’s office. Investigates all workplace injuries and accidents and workers’ compensation and liability insurance claims and provides information for completion of claims processing. Coordinates with HR on workers’ compensation claims as needed, and assists with safety-related changes in workspaces. Other duties as assigned. CORE COMPETENCIES: (Representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities expected of the position) Public Service: A commitment to the mission of providing exceptional services to the citizens of Garfield County. It is who we are, and what we do. Customer Service: A commitment to providing exceptional service to all customers (internal & external), which includes being helpful, professional, courteous, and taking the time to understand customer’s needs. Stewardship & Innovation: Is a good steward of public resources and looks for ways to be innovative and improve efficiencies. Teamwork: Able to work together with a diverse group of people towards a shared goal, while considering the needs of others. Business Technology: Ability to utilize the technology required of the position and demonstrates a willingness to learn new technologies as required to assist the County in providing exceptional services, innovation, and work efficiencies. Communication: Proficient in communication, and able to communicate using the English language, including written, verbal, or other communication channels as required by the position. BENEFITS: Medical, Vision, Dental Disability & Life Insurance Retirement Plan Paid Vacation & Sick Time Employee Wellness Programs Employee Gyms Relocation Assistance To view the complete benefits information, please visit https://www.garfield-county.com/human-resources/benefits-brochure/   Position Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as determined by Garfield County may be substituted for the following requirements.) Education: Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, or a related field.   Experience: Three (3) years of professional experience in an occupational health and safety program.   Licenses & Certifications: Valid driver’s license. Highly Desirable Professional Certifications: Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Safety and Health Manager (CSHM) PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical activities and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.   REQUIRED PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES: Sitting: The primary task involves sitting at a desk, computer, or workstation for extended periods, performing administrative tasks and using computer equipment. Lifting and Carrying: Occasional lifting and carrying of lightweight office supplies, documents, or small packages may be required, typically not exceeding 10 pounds. Bending and Reaching: May involve occasional bending or reaching to access office equipment, files, or supplies within standard office settings. Grasping and Typing: Ability to use a keyboard, mouse, and office equipment, demonstrating fine motor skills for typing, clicking, and manipulating documents. Visual Acuity: Clear vision for reading printed and on-screen materials, including text, graphics, and data, and for viewing computer monitors for extended periods. Hearing: Adequate hearing to engage in conversations, respond to telephone calls, and interact with colleagues in a typical office environment. Walking/Mobility: Occasional short walks, or mobility, within the office premises may be necessary to attend meetings, access common areas, or collaborate with colleagues. Stamina: Maintain the ability to maintain focus, productivity, and attention to detail while working at a desk for standard office hours.   WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment. Extended periods of sitting are required. WORK HOURS: Hours are typically 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday. There may be times when an employee may need to work outside the established work week, such as after hours or on the weekend.   REQUIRED TRAVEL: The employee is frequently required to drive throughout various parts of the County. TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT: Computer and relevant software applications, spreadsheets, calendars, and word processing. Will also work with calculators, telephone systems, and mobile phones. NOTE: This position requires a pre-employment background check which will include a Criminal Background Check, Employment & Education Verification, and Motor Vehicle Record. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Criminal Background Check and Employment Verification. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT. Nothing in this job description restricts Garfield County’s ability to assign, reassign, or eliminate duties and responsibilities of this job at any time. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description describes the County’s current assignment of essential functions. Those functions may change at any time as the needs of the County change or for other reasons deemed appropriate by the County.   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Location Glenwood Springs, Colorado.   Benefit Information To view information about our benefits package, please visithttps://www.garfield-county.com/human-resources/benefits-brochure/   Hiring Range $83,763.12 - $102,609.82   Full Pay Range $83,873.12 - $121,456.52   Driving Classification Essential   Number of Openings 1   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   Req Number ADM-24-00002   Open Date 1/10/2025   About the Organization Garfield County, Colorado consists of rugged alpine vistas and high desert mountains in the Rocky Mountain region, which dwells along the Continental Divide. Garfield County is located in western Colorado, where outdoor recreation opportunities abound, including hunting, fishing, hiking, rafting and kayaking, biking, skiing and snowboarding. It is home to the second largest designated wilderness area in Colorado - the Flattops Wilderness, the world's largest mineral hot springs pool, a popular family ski resort, and Hanging Lake, designated as a National Natural Landmark by the Secretary of the Interior in 2011.   EOE Statement Garfield County is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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