Padre Dam Municipal Water District 9300 Fanita Parkway, Santee, CA, USA
Location: 9300 Fanita Parkway, Santee, CA, USA
Categories: Building and Safety, Emergency Management, Public Safety, Risk Management and Insurance Claims, Water and Wastewater Treatment
Job Type: Full Time
Posted: Aug 05, 2025
Job Description:
Safety and Risk Manger
Description
Essential Duties
Assumes management responsibility for and develops, implements and evaluates Padre Dam's Risk Management program including insurance, safety, and property/liability claims by performing inspections and preparing, adjusting and investigating claims. This includes budgeting, training, forecasting, and making recommendations for improvements.
Develops, implements and evaluates Padre Dam's safety, health, disaster preparedness and environmental hazards programs. Monitors workplaces for exposure to potential health hazards.
Assists with development, implements, administers and evaluates Padre Dam's security program including vulnerability assessments of Padre Dam facilities; employee training, employee and community education. Chairs the Security Team and periodically reports to the board.
Develops, implements, evaluates and updates Padre Dam's emergency response program to include the Emergency Response Plan, critical incident planning, regular training exercises, crisis management and communication. Includes taking proactive steps in preventing disasters including terrorism. Manages the WebEOC program for the District and coordinates and administers annual training exercises accordingly. Chairs the Emergency Response Team. Reports to the board periodically.
Develops, implements and evaluates Padre Dam's wellness program
Develops, interprets and implements risk reduction, health and safety policies and procedures. This includes ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures.
Oversees all internal and external ADA issues and programs. Develops, interprets and implements the ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plans.
Represents the department at meetings with other departments and the general public. Maintains a professional demeanor at all times.
Reviews and administers Padre Dam's D.O.T. Drug & Alcohol Policy. Oversees, coordinates and tracks all medical examination and programs associated. Maintains confidentiality of all information gathered during these processes.
Plans, develops and conducts safety and health education programs, training activities and an annual training calendar. Coordinates and oversees monthly meetings of Safety Committee.
Conducts new hire safety orientations, ensures new hires are safety compliant and completes all safety training within the probationary period.
Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the Safety and Risk annual budget.
Researches legislation by reviewing legal journals and publications to anticipate what effects changes will have on Padre Dam and to develop new codes, regulations and operating procedures. Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for the district. Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of Risk Management and Safety.
Assumes management responsibility for all of Padre Dam's property, liability and Workers' Compensation insurance programs. Makes recommendations for cost efficiencies and improvements as needed.
Responsible for oversight, training and development of the Confined Space Rescue Team.
Oversees and maintains all certificates of insurance for the District.
Monitors and administers all insurance issues for the District. Selects and works with contractors, brokers, and insurance carriers. Performs market/cost benefit analysis, prepares and reviews requests for proposal, agreements and selects vendors to work with.
Ensures compliance with OSHA and related local, state and federal regulations and updates all related policies and programs as necessary. Works with departments as needed to ensure OSHA compliance at all times.