Director, Safety and Risk Management

This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7602457 Under general direction and in consultation with the Chief of Finance and Operations, provides leadership, strategic planning, and oversight for the Districts safety, security, emergency preparedness, emergency management and risk management programs. Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates policies, procedures, and services related to workers compensation, claims administration, property and liability insurance, loss prevention, emergency communication, and employee and student safety. Serves as the Districts lead for emergency management, oversees assigned personnel, provides guidance to District and school leaders, ensures compliance with applicable requirements, and serves as a member of the District leadership team to promote safe, secure and welcoming schools. SUPERVISES: Special Systems Specialist and Maintenance Worker III - Locksmith ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS __ Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following*:*** Safety, Security and Emergency Management - Lead and oversee the Districts comprehensive safety, security, emergency preparedness, and emergency management programs. - Serve as the Districts lead for emergency management and oversee the development, review, maintenance, and training of District and school Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs), procedures, protocols, and related emergency preparedness requirements. - Coordinate and monitor emergency drills, exercises, disaster planning, and emergency-response activities; maintain required documentation and oversee follow-up and corrective actions. - Support Incident Command System (ICS) implementation and training for employees with emergency-management responsibilities. - Develop and deliver safety, emergency preparedness, emergency response, and security training for employees, administrators, site safety coordinators, and other District personnel. - Respond to emergency situations and provide leadership and guidance in addressing immediate safety and security concerns. - Serve as a liaison with law enforcement, fire departments, emergency-response agencies, local government, and other community partners. - Collaborate with school and District leaders and departments to promote consistent safety, security, emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation practices. - Provide expertise and recommendations regarding physical security, personal safety, crime prevention, Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), and District security systems. - Supervise assigned security-related personnel and coordinate with appropriate departments to ensure security systems and related safety measures are current, functional, and effective. - Direct periodic inspections, assessments, and audits of District buildings, facilities, grounds, and operations to identify environmental, safety, security, and health concerns; develop and monitor corrective-action plans as needed. - Review applicable federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, and requirements, including OSHA requirements, and advise District leadership regarding compliance and operat onal impacts. - Develop and recommend safety and security policies, procedures, staffing plans, equipment needs, training requirements, and other risk-reduction strategies. - Facilitate District and site safety committees, meetings, workshops, and training sessions and promote effective working relationships with employees, students, families, administrators, community members, and external agencies to support safe and welcoming schools. Risk Management Plan, direct, and evaluate the Districts risk-management, insurance, loss-control, workers compensation, and claims-management programs. Coordinate workers compensation claims and related processes with the Districts third-party administrator, Human Resources, Payroll, supervisors, attorneys, medical providers, and other involved parties. Administer the Districts property, casualty, liability, and student accident insurance programs and serve as a resource to District administrators and employees regarding coverage, claims, liability, workers compensation, and risk exposure. Investigate employee, student, and visitor accidents, occupational illnesses, property losses, and other incidents involving District facilities, equipment, or operations. Analyze claims, accident reports