Safety and Risk Management Analyst

The City of Renton is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive safety and risk management professional to support and enhance its comprehensive workplace safety programs. In this role, you will perform a wide range of professional duties aimed at promoting a safe and compliant work environment for all employees. You will work both independently and collaboratively, applying sound judgment within established guidelines to manage safety initiatives, training, compliance efforts, and risk mitigation strategies.

This position plays a key role in advancing the City's vision, mission, and goals by fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. As part of a broader classification series, this role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to organizational resilience while supporting employees across all departments.

Working for the City of Renton comes with an excellent benefits package, including:

• Deferred compensation with the City of Renton contributing 4% of the employee's salary.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance at affordable rates
• Paid leave for vacation, sick, eleven holidays and two "personal" holidays a year
• State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) plan enrollment

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinate, maintain, and update the citywide employee Accident Prevention Program and related safety programs and policies, including, but not limited to, Hearing Conservation, Respiratory Protection, Hazard Communication, Confined Space Entry, and Electrical Safety to ensure city and departmental compliance with applicable safety laws, regulations, and other legal requirements.
• Organize, coordinate, develop, and/or conduct safety training courses; may provide consultation for department or division-specific training as requested.
• Provide assistance in the development, implementation, administration, and review of safety and risk management policies and procedures.
• Coordinate the citywide Central Safety Committee.
• Oversee the Driver Safety Program, including monitoring of motor vehicle records (MVRs).
• Coordinate the city's alcohol and drug testing program as the Designated Employer Representative (DER) for employees whose position requires a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Oversee employee hazard, incident, and injury reporting via the online system; maintain OSHA 300 log and Sharps injury log.
• Conduct safety audits and evaluate work sites for employee safety and compliance with federal, state, and local laws; recommend corrective actions for detected hazards and unsafe working conditions.
• Evaluate incident and injury records and data to determine financial impact; complete post-incident investigations into serious incidents and near-miss occurrences.
• Establish and maintain evacuation plans for all facilities, train Emergency Team Leaders in evacuation procedures.
• Assist with administration of the city's insurance programs such as liability, property, and automobile physical damage; act as city's liaison with third party administrators to provide research and information.
• Assist with the determination of insurance requirements for special events and make recommendations for compliance with legal codes, regulations, and insurer recommendations.
• Assist with restitution requests and claims to recover funds owed to the city; assist with maintaining claim and lawsuit files within the online system.
• Act as Risk Manager in the manager's absence, as assigned.
• Contribute to an environment of teamwork and respect.
• Foster a culture of equity and inclusion by recognizing the diverse needs and perspectives of groups and individuals.
• Remain current with relevant technological advancements as it relates to field.
• Participate in and help provide cross-training in processes as directed by management to ensure a well-rounded team for coverage purposes.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• May be assigned to support City priorities during emergencies.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in safety, Risk Management, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of safety or risk management experience in workplace safety, loss control, risk assessment, Property and Casualty self-insured programs administration, or other related experience.
• Or minimum 6 years of relevant education and experience.
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or higher safety credentials, or its equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• Successful passing of a required driving record check.
• Successful passing of a required background check.

• Drive to offsite locations to perform essential functions.
• Move throughout City facilities and buildings.
• Operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Communicate with City employees and residents.
• Lift or move items weighing up to 25 pounds regularly.
• Climb and work from ladders, climb stairs.
• Bending, stretching, and standing for extended periods.

• Work is performed in an office environment and outdoors in all weather conditions occasionally. Work evening and/or weekend hours as needed.
• Noise level out in the field is moderately loud and noise level in the office is moderately quiet.
• Night meetings may be required

Please consider visiting the City of Renton's Career Center for more information about our hiring process, benefits and other useful information. The City of Renton embraces a diverse and inclusive workforce and prides itself on promoting collaboration and teamwork in a positive environment while providing high quality services to the community. For more information about the City of Renton, please visit the following website: Why Renton

The City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including candidates' names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the screening of applications. For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application.

Communication from the City of Renton:

We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from rentonwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders. We also communicate via text and encourage you to sign up for text alerts when completing your job application.

Recruitment Process:

The screening process will include a review of minimum qualifications and applicants selected for an interview will be invited via email to self-schedule a time through the Government Jobs account. At minimum, this position will be subject to a standard criminal background check and professional reference check. This position requires driving and is also subject to a driving record check from the WA State Dept of Licensing (or other state equivalent). Driving records will be evaluated based on a points system depending on the infraction and severity.