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Job Description
CAREER DESCRIPTION
RISK MANAGEMENT ANALYST
SALARY INFORMATION
This position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates:
Effective June 27, 2025 - 4.00% increase
Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
This recruitment is being held to establish an open to the public eligible list to fill current and future Risk Management Analyst positions with this specialty. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower level classifications throughout the County of Orange.
DEADLINE TO APPLY
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately, as the recruitment will close on
Tuesday, December 10 , 2024 at 11:59 PM (PST).
OC PUBLIC WORKS
OC Public Works (OCPW) provides services on a regional basis to unincorporated areas, cities, and other County agencies and departments. The primary mission of the department is to protect and enrich the community through the sustainable delivery of projects and services. OC Public Works’ guiding principles are safety, integrity, quality, teamwork, and adaptability.
OCPW is a unique County department comprised of ten service areas: Administrative Services; Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights & Measures; OC Construction; OC Development Services; OC Environmental Resources; OC Fleet Services; OC Facilities Design & Construction; OC Facilities Maintenance; OC Infrastructure Programs; and OC Operations & Maintenance.
For more information on OC Public Works click here.
For more information on the County of Orange click here .
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Risk Management Analyst will report directly to the Safety and Risk Manager. This position will be responsible for assisting in the administration of the OCPW Safety Program, safety related projects, surveys, training sessions, and investigations. The incumbent will be expected to promote and facilitate a strong safety culture through collaboration amongst department-wide staff and interact will all employees to understand job functions, receive feedback, and guide them through solution-based activities to address safety concerns. This position also requires strong leadership qualities to promote and recommend safety policies to executive management and coordinate assigned activities with other departments, programs, and outside agencies.
Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:- Coordinate and implement departmental safety programs by developing training resources, implementing training, developing safety inspection programs, and/or performing ergonomic evaluations
- Conduct risk assessments and provide recommendations relative to the assessments
- Provide consultations related to safety practices, corrective actions, or other preventative initiatives consistent with OSHA standards and Department policies
- Gather and analyze data to identify injury and accident trends to help direct programs and practices to mitigate those risks, and creating meaningful metrics to help monitor effectiveness and progress towards established goals
- Utilizes OC Safety to develop original reports, presentations, and/or other documents
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three (3) years of experience relating to occupational safety for general and/or construction industries.
A Bachelor’s degree in occupational health, safety engineering, insurance/risk management, business administration, or related field may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.
A Master’s degree or higher in occupational health, safety engineering, insurance/risk management, business administration, or related field may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.
In addition, the ideal candidate will possess knowledge and experience in the following core competencies:
Technical Knowledge & Experience- Knowledge of the US Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) regulations, Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR) , security procedures, compliance standards, and any other local and state regulations
- Experience leading a broad range of occupational and safety programs for general and/or construction industries, safety best practices and implementing and sustaining safety management systems
- Ability to develop and present effective safety training programs using Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and/or other database systems
- Possess leadership skills to direct and ensure delivery of efficient high-quality services
- Building effective working relationships inside and outside the organization , demonstrating a collaborative and inclusive approach to leadership
- Demonstrate ability and commitment to mentor and guide employees to meet goals and objectives while identifying and cultivating their talents
- Gathering, analyzing, and applying information skillfully
- Knowledge and experience in identifying problems, solving them, acting decisively and showing good judgement
- Exhibit innovation and creativity to identify and resolve problems as they occur
- Ability to communicate professionally with a wide range of stakeholders, including executive management
- Write clear and concise, composing informative memos, emails, letters, reports and other documents
- Ability to facilitate inter-agency process improvement initiatives and development of work relationships across County agencies
Click here to view the minimum qualifications for Risk Management Analyst.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) screens all application materials for minimum and/or desirable qualifications. After screening, applicants who meet the minimum and/or desirable qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All applicants will be notified via email of their status in the process.
Structured Oral Interview | SOI (Weighted 100%)
Candidates will be interviewed and rated by a panel of job knowledge experts. Each candidate's rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the candidate's qualifications for the job.
Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures above may be modified. Candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.
Eligible List
Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
Veterans Employment Preference
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Effective April 3, 2023, it is strongly recommended that County employees working in health care settings and correctional facilities follow vaccination and booster guidelines provided by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Please click here to see the latest guidance for more details.
EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.
Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com .
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.
Questions? For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Sarah Correa at 714-667-9667or by email at sarah.correa@ocpw.ocgov.com
EEO INFORMATION
Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer,
encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Administrative Management *
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits -- such as a variety of health plan options, sick and vacation time and paid holidays -- we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as:- Retirement: Benefits are provided through the Orange County Employees' Retirement System (OCERS). Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information . - Paid Leave: Twelve holidays per year plus sick and vacation time
- Health & Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
- Dental Insurance: County pays 100% of employee and dependent premiums
- Paid Life Insurance: $100,000 life insurance policy
- Paid Accidental & Death and Dismemberment Insurance: $100,000 AD&D insurance policy
- Paid Short & Long Term Disability insurance programs
- 457 Defined Contribution Program
*Effective 07/01/20, management employees who are sworn Public Safety Managers receive health insurance benefits through the AOCDS Medical Benefit Plans.
Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.
Closing Date/Time: 12/10/2024 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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