GENERAL SUMMARY

The Safety and Claims Officer is responsible for assisting the Director of Risk and EHS with planning, establishing, implementing, and maintaining a variety of occupational health, safety, and environmental programs to assure the highest possible degree of safety for all team members and guests. Responsible for the workers comp and tort claim programs, acting as an analyst for all claims. Assures that the organization complies with applicable federal and state health, safety, and environmental laws, regulations, and standards.

CORE SCOPE OF POSITION

• Collects, analyzes, and evaluate safety, loss, and accident data.
• Works with managers and team members to improve safety and reduce work injuries.
• Identifies and evaluates hazardous conditions and practices in the workplace.
• Conducts safety and environmental inspections. to.
• Develops and conduct safety and environmental training classes and new hire orientation.
• Prepares comprehensive recommendations for corrective action to eliminate or minimize potential hazards.
• Reviews SDS for impacts on environmental health and safety.
• Develops procedures and processes to ensure compliance with applicable environmental, health, and safety laws, rules, regulations, and standards.
• Researches and analyzes laws, regulations, codes, and best management practices in support of and continuous improvement of risk projects.
• Measures and evaluates the effectiveness of hazard control system, policies, and procedures.
• Participates in weekly meetings to communicate progress and problems.
• Protects company assets and reports any fraudulent activity to Surveillance Department and Management.
• Designs and manages the Work Injury Program, including, but not limited to managing the relationship with insurance carriers and/or third-party administrators, monitoring claims, maintaining files and providing necessary support in defense of claims.
• Designs and manages the Light Duty Program. Coordinates team member return-to-work status and acts as liaison between team members on light duty and their departments.
• Maintains OSHA and Viejas work injury logs, including determining if an injury/illness is recordable.
• Coordinates general liability claims management.
• Reviews accident investigation reports to assess liability, damage, or injury.
• Collects, analyzes, and evaluates safety, loss, and accident data. Looks for patterns and recommends loss control measures.
• Complies with and follows company and departmental policies and standard operating procedures, and any applicable governmental laws and regulations.
• Ensures that a clean, safe, hazard-free work environment is maintained.
• Adheres to all company and department policies, procedures, and standard operating guidelines
• ·Performs other duties as assigned.

Hiring Preference: The Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians is an equal opportunity employer.  Consistent with tribal and federal law, the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians applies Native American preference in hiring.

STYLE SERVICE COMMITTMENT

All Team Members commit to delivering Viejas STYLE Service, our own unique delivery of hospitality service that creates an experience our Guests never want to leave. As a Viejas Team Member, your commitment to – and upholding of --- these standards is important and necessary to ensure Viejas is a place our Guests and Team Members enjoy as a place to stay, play, dine and work!

INTERACTION

• Always interacts with internal and external guests with a positive attitude and professionalism.
• Regularly interacts with senior management or executive levels on matters concerning several functional areas, divisions, and/or guests.

SUPERVISION

• Does not provide supervision to other team members

Required Skills

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent guest service and organization skills.
• Knowledge of safety equipment and supplies.
• Knowledge of occupational health, safety, and environmental compliance with applicable federal and state regulations and standards.
• Knowledge of and proficient skills in Microsoft Office: Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Good analytical skills and detail oriented.
• Must be a self-started and able to adjust to change.
• Ability to develop and teach safety courses to groups of all sizes.
• Ability to work in a professional high-pressure environment while demonstrating and maintaining good personal relation/people skills and a positive attitude.
• Ability to multitask and work well under stress.
• Must be a self-starter and able to adjust to change.
• Must be able to work flexible hours during the day or evening including weekends, holidays, and all blackout dates.

Required Experience

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

• High school diploma or GED.
• Bachelor’s degree in safety, environmental, or related field, preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• 3 to 5 years of related experience in a safety or environmental capacity.