Loss Control Specialist

As the safety expert for Lake County, you will be responsible for creating a safe workplace for nearly 3,000 employees, through promoting loss prevention and maintaining compliance with State and Federal laws and regulations through the development, implementation, and management of a comprehensive safety program.

Essential Functions:

The roles and responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

• Coordinate with County Administrator’s Office and the County’s Emergency Response Steering Committee to update and maintain the County’s Emergency Preparedness Plan.
• Provide day to day support and management of the County’s Safety Champion program and facilitate safety drills.
• Collaborate with Risk Manager to manage the ADA Transition Plan.
• Collaborate with the Risk Manager to update and maintain county safety policies and procedures. 
• Conduct departmental safety assessments and recommend corrective actions to eliminate hazards.
• Manage safety trainings, occupational health programs and mandatory reporting. 
• Serve as the point of contact for OSHA and/or any government health/safety investigations.
• Monitor and communicate regulatory updates to departments.
• Lead county-wide safety committee and participate in departmental safety committees.
• Provide day to day support and management of Lake County Risk & Safety programs including, but not limited to, the driving, AED, first aid supply, ergonomics, and safety data sheet programs. 
• Ensure our mass communications system is up to date and assist in the distribution of communications using the system as appropriate.
• Monitor incident reporting portal and perform root cause analysis on incidents to determine corrective actions and preventative measures, as appropriate. 
• Coordinate with appropriate staff to identify security gaps and determine appropriate improvements. 

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Degree in Safety Management, Occupational Safety and Health, or similar disciplines from accredited college or university. 
• Safety Professional Certification, ASP or CSP preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in occupational health and safety OR an equivalent combination of certification, education, and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties listed for this position.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Skills & Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of occupational safety theories, job safety analysis techniques, and safety/incident inspection procedures.
• Analytical skills necessary to analyze technical data, loss experience reports, state and federal statutory provisions, unique loss causation reports, industry research and statistical data.
• Ability to analyze a variety of administrative problems and make sound policy and procedural recommendations in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
• Ability to plan, organize, and execute work plan goals and objectives with minimal supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, employees, collaborative partners, community organizations, regulatory agencies, and the public.
• Must be able to perform physical requirements as outlined below. 

Physical Requirements:

• Conduct inspections and carry inspection equipment.
• Potentially lift, push pull or carry heavy objects.
• Potentially climb ladders and work on elevated platforms.
• Walk, stand, bend, squat, crawl and reach.
• Work in various conditions and wear the appropriate PPE.
• Vision and hearing within normal range.
• Ability to use hands for grasping and manipulation. 
• Able to sit at a desk for a prolonged period of time.
• Ability to quickly assist in emergency situations. 

Supplemental Information:

Lake County offers a competitive salary and benefit package. We also offer flexible working hours, and a comprehensive wellness and training program. Visit our Prospective Employee page to get additional information on why you should work for Lake County! 

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.

Lake County is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).