This position is responsible for developing, administering, and continuously improving the Town's comprehensive risk management and safety programs. Responsibilities include identifying and mitigating operational, liability, property, and workplace risks; managing insurance and claims programs; ensuring regulatory compliance; and promoting a culture of safety to protect employees, citizens, assets, and the Town's overall interests.

Develops, implements and manages the Risk Management Division including managing liability, workers compensation, occupational safety, loss prevention, third-party vendors, and brokers. Manages and processes liability and workers' compensation claims; authorizes medical care, settlements, and payments within approved limits; and assists in managing the legal defense and litigation to protect Town. Conducts risk assessments of Town facilities, operations, equipment, special events, and capital projects and recommends strategies to reduce exposure to loss or liability.

Conducts workplace inspections, job hazard analyses, accident investigations, and corrective action follow-up activities. Develops measurable safety performance indicators and prepares periodic reports for executive leadership. Processes and investigates claims for damages; prepares claims and lawsuit information for attorneys and insurance claim adjusters. Designs and conducts training programs on risk management, OSHA policies, workplace violence prevention, first aid/CPR/AED, modified duty assignments, emergency evacuations, and general employee safety.