Risk & Safety Coordinator

Diocese of St. Augustine – Catholic Center

Risk & Safety Coordinator

Reports to: Director of Risk Management & Information Technology

FLSA: Exempt

Grade: 204

Effective date: May 26, 2026

General Summary

The Risk & Safety Coordinator supports the Director of Risk Management & Information Technology in the coordination and execution of diocesan safety, loss control, and risk management programs. This role focuses on documentation, data tracking, training coordination, field inspections, and reporting while developing foundational expertise in risk management practices.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Conducts on-site loss control walkthroughs under the Direction of the Director of Risk Management & Information Technology and prepares draft observations and supporting documentation for review by the Director of Risk Management & Information Technology.
• Maintains loss control recommendation database, recording open and resolved recommendations, produces quarterly open recommendation reports, and ad-hoc safety reporting and analysis.
• Maintains and updates existing site assessment control standards under the direction of the Director of Risk Management & Information Technology.
• Assists the Director of Risk Management & Information Technology in managing the Asbestos Program in compliance with the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) by conducting the required 6-month, follow-up inspections and assisting with 3-year inspection scheduling.
• Assists the Director of Risk Management & Information Technology with the development and presentation of in-person and virtual training for loss control, safety, asbestos, and claim mitigation on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis.
• Assists Director of Risk Management & Information Technology with claims in partnership with the Office of Real Estate Planning & Property Development, and insurance Catastrophe Adjusters (CAT) for projects associated with claims, capital projects related to loss control or claims mitigation, and guidance on safety and security issues.
• Assists the Director of Risk Management & Information Technology with regulatory and other assessments for the diocesan properties. Works diligently to remain up to date on regulations.
• Attends quarterly claims review meetings and reviews claim trends to compile claim trend data and prepare summary reports and recommendations for leadership review.
• Assists Director of Risk Management & Information Technology with managing third-party appraisers and diocesan facilities to ensure all buildings are properly recorded and valued; maintaining an updated Schedule of Values (SOV).
• Serves on the risk management committee as a supporting resource for safety and security issues.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism and credibility with pastors, school principals, business managers, parish managers, maintenance personnel, vendors, contractors, and the public through knowledge, forthrightness, and truthfulness. Must have a high focus on building effective and positive relationships.
• Exercises sound judgment within established guidelines and under the general direction of the Director of Risk Management & Information Technology.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• A minimum of an Associate Degree in Business Administration, Safety, Operations Management, Engineering, or related discipline.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in safety or risk management is preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certifications in the area of safety or risk management is preferred. The ability and interest to be a continuous learner and remain current on safety, security, and risk management, including being open to obtaining certifications within the field of risk management.
• The ability to respect, promote, accommodate, and not be in conflict with the mission, moral and social teachings, doctrines, and laws of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Assertive personality, patient, responsible, committed, able to deliver the message in a strong and consistent manner. Ability to face situations firmly, courteously, tactfully, and with respect for the rights of others.
• Skills and experience in writing comprehensive policies, guidelines, and compliance rules.
• Ability to work independently and to coordinate, schedule and direct others.
• It is a plus to have knowledge of building construction, materials, methods, building codes as well as basic knowledge in facilities management, landscaping, mechanics, plumbing, roofing, facility inspections, concrete, carpentry, and electrical.
• Must be a goal-oriented and self-motivated individual who can demonstrate accountability, initiative, creativity, and focus in a rapidly changing and intellectually stimulating environment. Must be able to organize and prioritize work, be proactive, resolve complex problems, follow through, and simultaneously manage multiple priorities.
• Basic skills in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to pursue this mission with energy, drive, and a need to produce results, especially in the face of resistance or setbacks. Must be flexible, self-confident, assertive, and persuasive.
• Ability to produce concise reports and recommendations, make presentations to varied groups, and articulate and inspire commitment to a shared vision.
• Must be able to maintain confidential information, exercise good judgment, and work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Must successfully pass and maintain the required background screening prior to employment and thereafter.
  
  
  

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, vendors, employees, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands 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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. Ability to exert 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job the employee will be required to inspect property in existing condition or under construction; this will necessitate the ability to climb a tall ladder, walk on a roof, crawl under a building in a limited access area, etc.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, when necessary, and the ability to travel and drive one's own vehicle to various diocesan locations.