Risk Management and Safety Manager

Date: Apr 7, 2026

Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Functional Title: Risk Management and Safety ManagerJob Title: Manager IIIAgency: Health & Human Services CommDepartment: Risk Management and SafetyPosting Number: 15702Closing Date: 04/21/2026Posting Audience: Internal and ExternalOccupational Category: Business and Financial OperationsSalary Range: $5,425.33 - $8,886.16Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-24Shift: DayAdditional Shift: Days (First)Telework: Eligible for TeleworkTravel: Up to 20%Regular/Temporary: RegularFull Time/Part Time: Full timeFLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Facility Location:

Job Location City: AUSTIN

Job Location Address: 4601 W GUADALUPE ST

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Brief Job Description

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks highly qualified candidates to fill the Manager of Risk Management and Safety (RMS) position. RMS oversees and supports the management of twelve regions for ergonomic assessments, worker compensation, risk management and safety support.

Reporting to HHSC Facility Operations and Support Services (FOSS), the Manager of RMS performs complex (journey-level) managerial work administering the daily operations and activities of risk management, emergency management, workplace safety, ergonomics and employee injury services.

The Manager of RMS establishes priorities and programmatic objectives; determines the progress toward meeting goals; coordinates and evaluates program activities and functions; directs, coordinates, and monitors program projects. Works in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to plan, organize, coordinate, and manage comprehensive programs for risk management, workplace safety, and employee injury services to mitigate risk and loss for HHSC and its employees. Prepares management and productivity reports; and reviews and approves documents and reports developed by employees to ensure professional quality and appearance, appropriate content, consistency, and responsiveness. Serves as primary liaison to HHSC, Texas Department of Insurance (Workers’ Compensation Division), State Office of Risk Management and other private and public agencies involved with risk management, emergency management, workplace safety, and employee injury services activities. Provides consultation, support, and recommendations to HHSC on local risk management, workplace safety, and employee injury services activities. Assists in agency obligations for disaster response and/or recover or Continuity of Operations activation. May oversee special investigations and audits.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs)

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

• Develops risk management, ergonomic assessment, workplace safety, and employee injury services program goals and performance expectations. Monitors for effectiveness and makes changes as required. (15%)
• Examines, designs, and implements alternative program-specific mitigation techniques, strategies, and measures to improve processes. Monitors the effectiveness of techniques and makes changes as required. (15%)
• Directs and participates in the development of new programs, initiatives, strategies, and training to improve risk management, workplace safety, and employee injury services. (10%)
• Evaluate individual building risk, safety plans and guide facilities in correcting any identified deficiencies and improving operations. (10%)
• Manages day-to-day operations of program and supervises program staff at state office. Hires, trains, evaluates, assigns work, and disciplines staff as necessary. (10%)
• Builds support and visibility for risk management, ergonomic assessment, workplace safety, and employee injury services programs and initiatives and obtains internal and external stakeholder input on program goals and objectives. (10%)
• Analyzes data and develops comprehensive reports related to risk management, ergonomic assessment, workplace safety, and employee injury services programs. (10%)
• Represents HHSC and serves as a subject matter expert to make division recommendations related to risk management, workplace safety, and employee injury services. Actions as a liaison to State Office of Risk Management (SORM) (5%)
• Directs the development of the program budget and monitors performance against funding and expense requirements. (5%)
• Interprets laws, policies, and procedures to ensure HHSC risk management, workplace safety, and employee injury services programs comply with federal and state requirements. (5%)
• Performs other duties as assigned and required to meet the mission and goals of HHSC . (5%)
  
  

Flexibility in work hours, including overtime and/or extended hours, may be required for this position.

Knowledge Of

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of risk and safety management planning, policy, procedures, principles, practices, and mitigation techniques.
• Knowledge in risk analysis, loss control, employee injury services, workplace safety, and program development.
• Knowledge of health and human services systems.
• Knowledge of agency emergency preparedness initiatives.
• Knowledge of supervisory and budgetary principles.
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
  
  

Skill In

• Skill in developing and managing risk and safety management programs and providing evidence-based training.
• Skill in preparing and maintaining records and reports.
• Skill in researching, interpreting, analyzing, and applying complex federal and state policies, rules or legislation.
• Skill in developing and evaluating policies and procedures; assessing risk and developing contingency plans; and making recommendations and decisions.
• Skill in analyzing statistical and financial relationships in data.
• Skill in managing staff and directing the work of others.
• Skill in managing a budget.
• Skill in effective communication.
  
  

Ability To

• Ability to design policies, procedures and practices to ensure HHSC, state, and federal compliance.
• Ability to employ continuous quality improvement tools and techniques, including complex data analysis strategies.
• Ability to define complex problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions
• Ability to collaborate and develop effective professional relationships with agency team members and external partners to achieve objectives
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions and direction
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• Ability to handle competing priorities simultaneously.
  
  

Registrations, Licensure Requirements Or Certifications

Valid Class C Drivers License

Initial Screening Criteria

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or experience in risk or safety management, employee injury services, training or professional development, or business management. Two (2) years of the required experience must have been in professional management, oversight and/or coordination of risk management, emergency management, workplace safety, or employee injury services functions. Risk or safety management experience exceeding the required minimums outlined above can be substituted for educational requirements on a year for year basis.

Additional Information

Only applications with the job experience completed on the application will be considered.

SALARY NOTE: The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum allowable by state law. Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds. The offered salary will be determined in accordance with budgetary limits .

HHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

Note: There may be no military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position. All active duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk at http://www.hr.sao.state.tx.us/Compensation/JobDescriptions.aspx.

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Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, And Veterans

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions.

ADA Accommodations

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

Pre-Employment Checks And Work Eligibility

Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.

HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 Form

Telework Disclaimer

This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.

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