Risk & Safety Inspector

POSITION SUMMARY: To support, the District employee and student base via training, investigations and recommendations in order to achieve optimal safety and loss prevention goals and initiatives.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: Education – Associate’s degree from an accredited educational institution.

Experience: Minimum three years of verifiable experience, and/or an equivalent combination of education and training with loss prevention, occupational health, and safety programs.

Computer Skills: Basic understanding and knowledge of use of current technology, as required for the position. Experience in data entry and Microsoft Suite.

Certificates and/or Licenses: Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license and the ability to drive. Possess Florida All Lines Adjuster License or the ability to obtain one once employed.

Working Conditions

Heat: The worker is subject to extreme heat. Temperatures are above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour.

Indoors/Outdoors: The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.

Noise: The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: NOTE:

These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed in a position allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Employees hired for this position must be capable of performing the essential functions of this job description with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Manifest a professional code of ethics and values at all times.
• Support activities designed to achieve priority goals identified through the Districts strategic plan.
• Coordinate, provide and evaluate safety training and initiatives for designated employees.
• Serve as a resource to school and department staff on matters of safety to assist with solving problems that may interfere with meeting those needs.
• Communicate with school and department leadership staff to ensure compliance with safety initiatives, implementation of corrective actions, and timely reporting of all safety infractions where applicable.
• Establish and evaluate loss prevention and safety programs.
• Provide support to Site Safety Committees to ensure compliance, promote safety education and accident prevention.
• Serve as a liaison to Site Safety Committees, make recommendations and assist with coordinating site related repairs to prevent hazards and loss exposures.
• Investigate, report, and monitor accident/incident claims for resolution to include students, visitors, property, theft/burglary, vandalism and general liability.
• Investigate, report and monitor vehicle accident/incident claims for resolution, to include school buses, white fleet, golf carts and third-party claims.
• Investigate all claim exposures to determine liability and fiscal impact to the District.
• Serve as a liaison for claim processing with Third-Party Administrator to ensure proactive measures are taken for timely payments, adequate reserves and file closures.
• Maintain and update the District Fuel Spill Response Plan.
• Maintain and update the District Safety and Loss Prevention Program manual.
• Assist in monitoring, quality control and staff safety training for District playgrounds as it relates to risk exposures and claim management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Skills And Abilities

This position typically requires certain knowledge, skills, aptitude, training, and previous experience. Example(s):

• Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly. Collaborative Nature – Ability to work with others in a collaborative format to achieve common goals.
• Communication – Ability to communicate effectively with others orally and in writing. Exhibit good listening and comprehension skills. Keep others informed. Select and use appropriate communication methods.
• Problem Solving – Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Technical Aptitude – Ability to comprehend technical topics and specialized information.
• Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations in a timely manner.