Safety Specialist

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The Position: The Safety Specialist is responsible for assisting with the development and implementation of safety programs and policies to ensure a safe working environment and a positive safety culture. The Safety Specialist works closely with the Safety Manager in identifying hazards through risk assessment and investigations and ensures compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

• Apply professional discretion in administering and overseeing the health and safety program of RPM Living to aid in the establishment and management of a positive safety culture, regulatory compliance, and training.
• Independently assess and support claims management working in conjunction with Worker’s Compensation Department
• Audit safe work practices and documentation. Conducts, in conjuncture with the Safety Manager and Facilities Department, incident investigations to identify root causes of accidents and injuries.
• Provide expert guidance to employees and in fostering a progressive safety culture while maintaining positive and proactive relations with managers and employees.
• Motivates all employees to strive for an accident-free work environment and provides support across all departments to better enable employees to perform their jobs safely.
• Collect and analyze safety data to develop strategic initiatives to address reoccurring deficiencies across all facilities.
• Attends and participates in monthly organizational meetings to implement needed safety factors and topics.
• Assist in driving the Risk Departments continuous improvement efforts across all sites.
• Assists in the development and dissemination of safety training as needed.
• Assists in loss control efforts.
• Manage internal and external communications related to loss prevention or incidents.
• Effectively collaborate with other departments

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Two years environmental health and safety experience
• Two years of experience in workplace safety, compliance, or risk management
• Knowledge of hazard identification, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning.
• Knowledge of insurance, claims processes, and risk assessment methodologies
• Knowledge of renter’s insurance, general liability, discrimination, and property events that might warrant an insurance company to be notified of a potential claim.
• Skilled in critical thinking & problem solving
• Skilled in in tracking, analyzing, and interpreting safety performance metrics
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, Yardi
• Skilled in developing and implementing risk management frameworks and policies
  

   

• Skilled in communication and presentation to effectively convey information to diverse audiences.

• Skilled in leadership and team management, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Ability to independently analyze safety risks and implement effective solutions.

Physical Requirements:

• May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to read documents, computer screens and data
• Must be able to hear and understand verbal communications in person and over the phone or computer
• May occasionally be required to lift or carry items such as files or office supplies weighing up to 15 pounds
• Must be able to operate a computer, keyboard, mouse and other office equipment

Work Environment:

• This is a hybrid role, requiring the associate to work in one of our corporate or regional offices 4 days per week
• The office is an open setting which may include bright lights, constant noises and distractions

Join RPM Living and experience exceptional benefits designed to enhance your life.

• Weekly pay for all associates working onsite at an apartment community
  
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage available for all full-time, regular associates 
  
• Employer-paid employee assistance, mental health, and wellness programs
  
• Ancillary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
  
• 401(k) with robust company match 
  
• Opportunities for professional development, career growth, and role-based learning plans
  
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
  
• Paid time off plus floating holidays and volunteer days
  
• Discounted Perks (Costco membership, movie tickets, health & wellness, entertainment & travel discounts)

Employment with RPM Living is contingent upon successful completion of a background check as local and federal state requires, and possession of a valid driver's license.

RPM Living participates in E-Verify. For more information, see the E-Verify Participation Poster and the Right to Work Poster.

RPM Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.