Summary: Coordinates and directs a comprehensive safety and risk management program including the areas of accident prevention, safety training, emergency preparedness, loss prevention, OSHA compliance and risk management for New Orleans City Park. Also oversees asset and fleet management for New Orleans City Park, including maintaining inventories. Includes:

Safety & Risk Management:

• Promotes a strong safety and environmental compliance culture implementing programs to ensure Best Practices in employee and park user safety, environmental, and Park regulatory compliance;
• Works collaboratively with department safety coordinators in identifying, defining, addressing, eliminating, and resolving workplace hazards and risks in the areas of personal injury and property (including training staff in CPR, First Aid, de-escalation, active shooter, and emergency preparedness);
• Train managers and supervisor to perform accident and injury reporting for injuries occurring;
• Responsible for reporting Worker’s Comp incidents and general liability claims in a timely manner;
• Conducts incident investigations in conjunction with Department Directors and/or HR Management to partner with the State of Louisiana Office of Risk Management (ORM) or an independent claims manager to manage claims;
• Perform observations and audits to monitor the effectiveness of the Park’s safety initiatives and ensure regulatory compliance, including OSHA compliance; Prepares reports of audit findings and makes recommendations to the Leadership Team regarding appropriate corrective actions;
• Oversee the administration (including preparing RFPs) of all property and casualty insurance; Organizes and maintains vendor certificates of insurance;
• Ensure Park’s emergency response plans are in place; manage the execution of responses plans in the event of an emergency; Supports the emergency functions of the Park through the insurance claims process and other national disaster grant programs (i.e., FEMA);
• Develop the department’s expense budget and continuously monitor costs to anticipate and control variances.
• In collaboration with directors and the executive team, ensure the development of a robust culture of safety throughout the organization.

Property and Fleet Management

• Responsible for the development, implementation, and enforcement of policies and regulations regarding moveable park assets and fleet management;
• Manage moveable park assets and vehicle safety through maintenance of records, conducting periodic inventories and inspections, and by disposing of excess property and obtaining releases from accountability for lost or stolen property;
• Inspects signs throughout the park while recommending necessary changes or replacements;
• Maintain Property exposure report;
• Reviews pending lawsuits, coordinate and compile discovery reports, and advises insurer and legal representatives when appropriate.
• Track and ensure proper training for heavy equipment and vehicles and maintain database of employee and vendor licenses

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• BA or BS from an accredited university in a related field and a minimum of five (5) years of safety and risk management experience highly preferred; or Seven (7) years combination of education and experience may be considered;
• Must have demonstrated knowledge of Health and Safety laws and regulations, OSHA compliance, safety training, project management, procedure development, computer, and communication skills;
• Ability to effectively communicate with personnel at all organizational levels, vendors, and state/federal regulators;
• CSP (Certified Safety Professional) is strongly preferred
• Candidate must be a self-starter with a high degree of initiative and ability to work independently;
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft office business applications;

Sustainability Goals:

City Park employees strive to decrease our environmental footprint by continually seeking ways to reduce waste and energy usage, care for natural Park habitat and wildlife, and to serve as models to our patrons to do the same through education and example.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are 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 frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule.

Work Environment:

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions (ADD: moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; explosives and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.