Montgomery Personnel Board

A09

The fundamental reason the classification exists is to oversee a city‑wide safety and training program. The employee is responsible for reviewing and analyzing data to develop, implement, and evaluate policies and programs to reduce accidents, injuries, and liabilities among employees performing various functions. The work responsibilities include developing and administering safety training and related programs for City employees, conducting safety inspections, investigating vehicle accidents, property damage, and personal injuries that involve or directly relate to the City operations, supervising assigned staff and several functions of the safety and claims office, and negotiating settlement claims, including coordinating with Risk Management and/or the City’s legal staff for negotiations. Work involves considerable contact with employees, supervisors, and citizens in investigating accidents, inspecting vehicles, and ensuring compliance with safety policies and procedures. The employee reports to the Director of Risk Management.

Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Public Administration, Human Resource Management, or a closely related field, and at least 5 years of work experience in the areas of workers compensation, employee safety, and employee training related to loss prevention and control, insurance claim processing, adjusting personal injury claims, property loss and damage claims, or analyzing moderately complex data to draw logical conclusions and recommendations.

NOTE:  Qualifying education, training and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job will be considered.

Must possess a State of Alabama Class D driver’s license or be able to obtain one within six (6) months. Must have and maintain a driving record which is consistent with the City driving policy. Ability to respond after hours as needed to investigate serious accidents.  May conduct field visits to investigate accidents and injuries and administer training programs.