Safety and Wellness Manager
Albemarle County Government
Department of Human Resources
Full-Time, 12 months
Exempt, Pay Grade 20
VRS-Eligible, Benefits-Eligible
The County of Albemarle is creating a new Human Resources Department!
Through a restructuring initiative, the County of Albemarle has an exciting opportunity to build and implement a new Human Resources Department for the sole function of supporting Albemarle County Local Government.
You are invited to join this unique time as we form the new department. We will be filling positions focused on recruitment, policy, performance management, employee relations, and more! Now is your chance to make an impact in the organization, local community, and those we serve.
We invite you to join us!
Join the Albemarle County Team:
Albemarle County is one of the most desirable locations in Virginia and the nation, with an excellent school system, low taxes, low crime and unemployment rates, a skilled and educated workforce, and a wealth of cultural, historical, and recreational amenities in a beautiful setting.
It’s our mission to enhance the well-being and quality of life for all citizens through the provision of the highest level of public service consistent with the prudent use of public funds.
We deliver this in a diverse locality, with rural, suburban and urban characteristics. The Albemarle County Core Values are the foundation for all we do.
- Integrity: We value our customers and co-workers by always providing honest and fair treatment.
- Innovation: We embrace creativity and positive change. Learn about this from the People of Albemarle. Have you heard about our partnership for an autonomous shuttle in Crozet?
- Stewardship: We honor our role as stewards of the public trust by managing our natural, human and financial resources respectfully and responsibly.
- Learning: We encourage and support lifelong learning and personal and professional growth. We support our team through internal and external training opportunity. Check out our free in-house training opportunities.
- Community: We expect diversity, equity and inclusion to be integrated into how we live our mission. See how we’re living out this value in the Office of Equity and Inclusion 2020 Annual Report.
We take care of our team, offering employees BE WELL Albemarle support to provide opportunities to understand and follow an active lifestyle that promotes a culture of good health and wellness.
We take care of the environment, with a department dedicated to programs supporting Pollution Prevention (P2), Energy Conservation and other environmental initiatives.
The Safety & Wellness Manager
The Albemarle County Department of Human Resources is actively recruiting a Safety & Wellness Manager to join our team. The successful Safety & Wellness Manager will perform responsible administrative work in planning, developing, implementing, and managing the Albemarle County Safety and Wellness Programs to provide a framework for the maintenance of a safe and healthy working environment for all employees. Improves employee safety and wellness through the development of policies, employee awareness programs, safe working practices, accident prevention, post-accident review, coordination and administration of employee safety training programs, workers compensation and wellness programs.
The Expectations
Essential functions and responsibilities of Safety & Wellness Manager include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Assumes responsibility for managing the County Safety Program, including technical assistance in developing safety goals and standards, investigating accidents and may include investigating various working environments for compliance with safety standards.
- Analyzes accidents and gives instruction and advice to supervisors and employees on accident prevention and the elimination of unsafe working conditions.
- Advises management in promoting overall safety awareness including policy development and revision.
- Oversees exposure protocols including working closely with Health Department, physicians, employees, and assists with exposure plan for government departments.
- Plans and conducts a safety education program; cooperates and coordinates the safety program with the workers' compensation program; collects data and participates in department safety meetings.
- Ensures the maintenance of required safety training and accident records in compliance with VOSH safety standards and regulations.
- Disseminates statistical reports, trend analysis information and articles on safety regulations, principles, and standards to appropriate management.
- Acts as a resource to the County Safety Committees, Vehicle Accident Review Board, Health Care Executive Committee, and coordinates and assists with implementation of the decisions of these groups.
- Oversee Pandemic and infectious control response compliance and reporting measures.
- Serves as principal advisor to County departments and partner entities for all safety issues as well as a professional resource to all department/agency Directors, and the County Executive.
- Manages wellness program, including coordination of events and activities to improve and protect employee health and policy development and revision.
- Plans and conducts prevention and health promotion strategies to optimize health and prevention of injuries and illnesses.
- Works with HR Manager - Benefits on disease management program planning and implementation.
- Uses and analyzes benefit and other health data to assess, target and develop health promotion program needs for the employee population.
- Selects, directs, and monitors vendor contracts to ensure quality of health promotion programs.
- Assists departments on health and wellness program development and oversight, such as annual physicals, occupational health monitoring, etc.
- Coordinates and oversees the County Wellness program.
- Manages Employee Assistance Program including plan reviews, promoting program usage, and distribution of promotional materials.
Performs related tasks as required.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises HR Specialist III who processes workers’ compensation claims to include communications with medical providers, insurance carriers, internal clients and employees and OSHA recordkeeping requirements; Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
THE QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university and at least three years of experience engaged in program management with safety, wellness programs, workers' compensation and OSHA regulations and recordkeeping required. Medical training / certification (such as RN, EMT, or Paramedic) preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Comprehensive knowledge of safety and wellness and addressing occupational injuries and illnesses. Thorough knowledge of departmental functions, organization, and policies; Comprehensive knowledge of business English and spelling; ability to establish harmonious working relationships with others; ability to work under pressure; ability to organize and perform work independently; ability to deal effectively with other employees and the public, ability to manage multiple services/projects. Current knowledge of laws and regulations governing worker and worksite safety and health (i.e., OSHA, workers' compensation, Americans with Disability Act, Family Medical Leave Act, etc.). Current knowledge of laws and regulations governing medical care such as HIPAA, ACA, Blood borne pathogen exposure, etc. Working knowledge of applications related to spreadsheets, word processing, database management and statistical analysis. Knowledge of the principles and techniques involved in organizing and conducting a well-rounded safety program; knowledge of the Occupational Safety and Health Act to include OSHA recordkeeping, Workers’ Compensation Act and Workers’ Compensation claims processing, other state and federal laws relating to safety; principles and techniques of accident prevention; the statistical methods as applied to safety administration; ergonomic issues, safety education and training methods and techniques; instructional methods, training aids and materials necessary for developing, coordinating and implementing safety education and training programs; budget administration communication skills and techniques required for gathering, evaluating and transmitting information; effective interviewing; preparation and presentation of oral or written inspection or investigative reports and research projects relating to safety and accident prevention programs; computer-based software, programs and equipment required to administer Countywide safety and wellness programs.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to make appropriate recommendations. Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints orally and in writing. Ability to make effective presentations to management, employees, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Ability to resolve conflicts.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Medical training / certification (such as RN, EMT, or Paramedic) preferred.
Must possess a valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
THE PHYSICAL CONDITIONS AND NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS
Work is typically performed in an office setting with occasional extended periods of time at computer terminals. Occasional visits to off-site school and county locations will be required. Occasional program necessity requires working hours beyond set hours and days. Communication may not be cooperative in nature and requires tact and discretion. Frequent contact with Department Heads, Principals, line supervisors, internal and external organizations at County and State level, employees and the general public is required.
THE SALARY RANGE
The hiring range for this position is $66,594 - $79,912 per year. Starting offer is based on applicable education beyond minimum requirements and internal equity. The position also provides excellent benefits including 12 paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, VRS retirement, and continuing education/training opportunities. This is a full time, FLSA exempt position. Internal candidates will receive pay adjustments in accordance with Local Government Personnel Policy, §P-60.
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. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENT
There is a travel expectation for this position.
TELEWORK ELIGIBILITY
This position is telework eligible per Albemarle County policy and procedure.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Position open until Wednesday, May 12, 2022, 5:00 p.m. EST
PROCESS: For consideration please apply at https://albemarleva.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
EOE/EEO
Albemarle County is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate against any group or individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age or disability in regards to any aspect of employment policy and practice: recruitment, testing, selection, assignment, pay, conditions of work, training, leave, overtime, promotion, discipline, demotion, and separation.
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