What are the responsibilities and job description for the Risk Management Safety Contractor position at ASSYST, Inc.?
ASSYST is seeking a highly-skilled Safety Contractor to support our County client’s Division of Risk Management. This role will assist the County’s Safety Manager in reviewing and improving safety processes and policies, developing strategic plans for occupational health and safety, and coaching employees in effective problem-solving and conflict resolution. This position plays a critical role in shaping the County’s Safety and Occupational Health Program for the next five (5) years.
Responsibilities:
ASSYST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.
Responsibilities:
- Review safety processes and policies for County departments and offices; edit and rectify versions as determined through review; and develop timelines and schedules for the frequency of updates to Department’s and office’s safety processes.
- Collaborate with the County's Safety Manager to identify the methodology to manage resources, connect with operating departments, and assist to develop and implement an ideal strategy for the Safety and Occupational Health program for the next five (5) years.
- Advise and coach employees on successful management strategies including problem solving and conflict management and resolution.
- Collaborate with County staff on the County’s “Heat Stress” program in areas such as writing communications and programming, training, and documenting these areas for the County related to the new Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH) regulation to protect County employees who are exposed to high heat stress.
- Review County’s current trainings; develop a catalog of available classes; identify any gaps in available training classes and suggest additional trainings, including the training approach and multiple options; develop a Worksite Safety Coordinator (WSC) compliance training module including PowerPoint presentation; and create a process to hold departments’ WSCs accountable for incomplete trainings.
- Consult and advise on steps and processes to resume the County’s Safety Program in a manner similar to what the County had in calendar year 2022 – pertinent documentation will be provided; identify current and potentially new Safety Program goals; and develop the plan to reach these goals.
- Evaluate in conjunction with County staff if there is value in consolidating the County’s multiple safety programs (Jobsite Safety Analysis, Self Insurance Program, Safety Data Sheets, training, etc.) into one platform with web-based access.
- Proven expertise in safety program development and occupational health planning
- Experience in training development and delivery, particularly in safety and compliance contexts
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills for coaching and conflict resolution
- Familiarity with Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH) regulations
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and County departments
ASSYST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.
