Job Description
This position is responsible for identifying areas of exposure to loss or injury which results from the activities of City government. This position will plan, promote, and coordinate the activities of a comprehensive City insurance, safety, and risk program analysis, develops and recommends programs to protect the City against catastrophe loss and minimizes potential risks. May supervise staff as directed by the City Manager.
Works under the general direction of the Assistant City Manager. All employees are also under the general supervision of the City Manager.
Job Responsibilities
Administers the formulation and implementation of policy for the City's risk management program which includes, identifying, analyzing, and mitigating potential sources of injury, damage, or loss to City personnel and propertyProvides reports, cost studies, probability determinations, and risk management assistance to City management, appropriate City personnel, committees, Elected Officials, and councilsIdentifies, advocates, procures, and then manages contracts for claims and risk management related services and products including but not limited to insurance brokerage services, preferred medical providers, and discount networks, and regulatory compliant risk management information systemsIdentifies, procures, and manages appropriate insurance policies including the identification of risk retention and limit levels, coverage gaps or overlaps for the County and other governmental clients contracted to receive Risk Management servicesStays informed with and ensures the County's compliance with related regulatory requirements such as those from the Utah Labor Commission, OSHA and Federal Health and Human Services (Medicare)Reviews, evaluates, and reports on the overall effectiveness of the various elements of the comprehensive risk management program, such as safety, loss control, claims management, and other similar programsDevelops and maintains current specifications for all types of insurance coverage deemed necessary to adequately protect losses,Writes specifications for the purchase of insurance by bid or negotiationOversees renewals including property, general liability, workers compensation, and fidelity bonds for employees, volunteers and special risk insurancePrepares reports and analyzes data for insurance renewalsMaintains liaison with City departments' heads and employees on insurance or workers' compensation matters.Manages claims processing activities, including claim intake and review; conducts general investigations of claims to determine validity and liability; and makes recommendations to City for legal action, and manages individual caseload related to risk and safety claimsMaintains claims database and filesManages the preparation of certificates of insurance for outside agenciesActs as the City's liaison to third party administrators, appeals board and attorneysResponsible for developing, organizing, implementing, administration, and ongoing maintenance of the City of Saratoga Springs Safety/Health programs, so as to minimize the frequency and severity of accidents and injuries, including but not limited to OSHA and UDOT regulationsInitiate and recommend city policies and procedures to ensure that safety/health measures are implemented and maintained throughout the cityWork with all city departments to plan, develop, and implement emergency safety and loss prevention programsReview and analyze all accidents, incidents, near misses, and employee and supervisor injury reportsMeet with departments' safety representatives and supervisors to analyze problem areas and determine corrective actions that will reduce frequency and severity of accidentsUse incident data analysis to recommend policy and procedure changes to reduce incident occurrencesDevelop and maintain a detailed hazard assessment by location and typeConduct and maintain a vulnerability analyses by situation typeEnsure that all city buildings, facilities and operations are inspected regularly to identify and minimize safety/health risk exposuresReview the use of all types of personal protective equipment, evaluate their effectiveness and suggest improvements where neededCompile, analyze, and provide recommendations on various safety and accident/injury analysis reports and summaries to City Management on a quarterly and annual basis, or more frequently if requiredResponsible for coordinating and receiving documentation from departments regarding individual employees' participation Safety/Health programsPrepares and conduct training programs related to emergency preparedness and safetyDocument retention of employee safety training, policies, definitions, development and procedures for implementationCoordinate, track, and implement safety incentive programsCoordinate, track, and implement return to work programsCoordinate and track compliance with hearing conservation, defensive driving classes, driver license checks, CPR/First Aid training, Forklift Certification, and CDL CertificationConduct at regular City Safety Committee MeetingsPrepare and distribute safety committee minutes and safety/health related articles and bulletinsProvide monthly safety and risk management reports, including city accident rate, employee injury rate, training provided and attendance rate, work site inspection report, safety meeting report, etc.Work directly with city and department safety representatives, to implement needed safety/health and risk prevention training to ensure proper environmental work practices are being followedMay attend and/or present various topics at department level safety meetingsMay advise department heads and employees regarding proper practices and may participate in the implementation of environmental or ergonomic programsKeeps abreast of current developments in the fields of risk management and insurance, and incorporates necessary or desirable changes into City policies affecting the comprehensive insurance and risk management programsAssist with Data Privacy program implementation to reduce risk to the CityFunctions as City's ADA Compliance Officer and may represent the City on related committees and meetingsPerforms other duties as assignedQualifications
Education & Experience:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in industrial safety, health safety engineering, safety management, risk management, public administration, or a closely related fieldSix (6) years of professional level experience in industrial safety investigation/inspection work, at least one (1) year of which involved policy/procedure review, development, and/or revisionSpecial Qualifications & Certifications:
Valid Utah Driver's License requiredCertified Safety Professional (CSP)Certificate of Safety Management or Associate of Risk Management (ARM) preferredCertified Risk Manager (CRM) preferredUtah State Resident Property and Casualty Insurance Adjustor's license preferredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities
Working knowledge of safety/health, environmental, engineering and loss prevention proceduresThorough knowledge of OSHA, ADA, and UDOT rules and compliance regulations related to municipal and public utility employeesThorough knowledge of Employer liability insurance and risk retention programsThorough knowledge of the design and maintenance of safety programsKnowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations and/or policies and proceduresKnowledge of principles, theories and practices of communications, planning, budget development and management, legislative processes, public relations and performance managementKnowledge of statistical sampling, modeling and analysis techniquesIndependently research and resolve recurring problemsAbility to develop and implement effective safety and hazard control programsAbility to assess risks and hazards and make effective and timely recommendations for action and correctionKnowledge of principles, practices, and applicable equipment related to industrial safety and hygiene, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and on-site hazardous waste managementAbility to implement training programs and maintain recordsAbility to track and reconcile billings, and prepare complex reports, graphs, and chartsSkill in record keeping principles and practicesAbility to make effective written and oral presentations to diverse groupsAbility to analyze and understand safety/health policies and principlesAbility to maintain efficient risk management systems and proceduresAbility to analyze risks and exposuresAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, city officials, vendors and the publicAbility to communicate effectively, orally and in writingAbility to operate various computer software and spreadsheet programs, and maintain databases and hard copy filing systemsAbility to give oral presentationsWorking Conditions
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions-including but not limited to the job functions, qualifications, and competencies listed herein-of this job in the working conditions below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The physical demands and work environment include, but are not limited to, the following:
Walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and armsSit at a desk or table to operate a computer and related equipment and to type, read, proofread, interpret, and apply information obtained therefrom for sustained periods of time while maintaining efficiency, attention to detail, alertness, proficiency, and accuracyRegularly walk, stand, or stoop and periodically climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.Lift, carry, push, pull, or move items weighing up to 100 poundsVision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focusThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet while in the office and moderately loud when in the fieldThis position requires the employee to be able to operate a car, pickup truck, van, or similarly situated motor vehicleDuring emergency situations, the employee may be required to work in outside weather conditions, in wet and/or humid conditions, in high, precarious places, near moving mechanical parts, near fumes, airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals, industrial waste and raw sewage (containing biological and chemical hazards and pathogens), or near risk of electrical shockCompensation and Benefits
Salary Range:
Full wage range is as follows, please note hiring will normally occur at the minimum of the range and will not exceed the midpoint.
Min: $78,341/yr.
Mid: $94,009/yr.
Max: $109,678/yr.
Benefits:
The City offers a competitive benefits package including several health insurance options (one of which has a $0.00 employee premium payroll deduction with Wellness program participation), dental insurance, life and long-term disability insurances, an EAP (including mental health short-term counseling services) for the whole family, a free Teledoc program for the whole family, monetary incentives for wellness program participation, and a HSA (health savings account) with an Employer match. The City also offers the employee the option to elect to add on Vision, Accident, Hospital, Critical Illness, additional Life Insurance coverage and FSAs (flexible spending accounts).
The City participates in the Utah Public Retirement System (pension). In addition, the City does not participate in Social Security, so no Social Security taxes are deducted from your paycheck. In lieu of the City's Social Security contributions, the City contributes 6.2% of salary into a 401(k) retirement plan.
Leave time benefits include 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) accrued annually, 40 hours of short-term medical accrued annually, and 11 holidays annually.
Schedule:
Mon - Fri, a 5/8 or 9/80 schedule will be discussed with the successful applicant.
Closing Date:
Open until filled, applications received before Friday, April 24, 2026, will be reviewed on, or close to that date. Any applications received on April 24, 2026, or after will be held, they will be reviewed if subsequent review(s) of applications is deemed necessary.
Disclaimer
The City reserves the right to reject any and all applicants, to waive any requirement set forth in this announcement, and to hire anyone as the City Manager or designee deems to be in the City's best interest, all subject to legal requirements. Any application in response to this Announcement is at the applicant's sole risk and expense. Although the City anticipates hiring one of the applicants responding to this announcement, there is no guarantee that any responding applicant will be hired.
Saratoga Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The City will provide reasonable accommodations as needed.
Application Special Instructions
The City of Saratoga only accepts applications using our on-line application available at www.saratogasprings-ut.gov. All candidates are required to submit an online application. Please attach any supporting documentation to your online applications such as cover letter, resumes, or proof of certifications.
Please contact the Human Resources Department at 801.766.9793 X187 or 801.766.9793 X121 or email us at hr@saratogasprings-ut.gov, if you have any questions.
Pre-employment drug testing, proof of employment eligibility, and background check required.
