Emergency​/Safety Operations Specialist

Claremont, CA

Emergency/Safety Operations Specialist

Reporting to the Director of Risk Management, the Emergency/Safety Operations Specialist is responsible for overseeing and enhancing safety compliance and training programs, developing and maintaining emergency preparedness plans, overseeing insurance programs, ensuring safe event planning and execution, and supervising the risk management intern program. This position supports the College’s commitment to minimizing risk, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of safety and preparedness.

This information is intended to be a descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Perform other duties as assigned.

• Design and maintain the organization’s emergency operations plans, including emergency protocols, crisis communication plans, inventory management, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Coordinate, design, conduct, and facilitate emergency and disaster preparedness and response training for employees and students.
• Conduct regular reviews and updates to emergency procedures to align with best practices and organizational needs.
• Design and maintain the organization’s business continuity plans.
• Serve as a member of the College’s emergency response team.
• Participate in 7C emergency management committees and training as assigned.

• Develop, implement, and monitor organizational safety policies, procedures, and tools to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Coordinate safety training programs for employees, students, contractors, and other stakeholders, including regular drills and assessments.
• Serve as a resource for departments to address safety concerns, develop corrective actions, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and standards.
• Represent the organization on the 7C Safety Committee.
• Respond to, evaluate, investigate, and complete reports following accidents, incidents, or emergencies to understand root cause and recommend appropriate measures to prevent recurrence. Conduct job safety analyses.
• Maintain the fire safety log in accordance with the Campus Fire Safety Right-to-Know Act and for the annual Clery security report. Responsible to report to OSHA in accordance with federal and state law.

• Collaborate with event planners and stakeholders to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with on-campus and off-campus events.
• Review and approve event safety plans, including crowd management, security measures, permitting, and emergency procedures.
• Conduct post-event evaluations to identify areas for improvement in safety and risk management practices.
• Attend on-campus events as directed by the Director of Risk Management and based upon the needs of the College.

• Liaise with the TCCS Office of Risk Management regarding the organization’s insurance portfolio, including property, liability, workers’ compensation, and specialty policies.
• Serve as a resource for departments to assess liability concerns, develop recommendations and corrective actions, and ensure compliance with applicable insurance laws and standards.
• Administer the organization’s driver authorization training program.
• Monitor insurance trends, recommend coverage adjustments, and coordinate annual renewals.

• Develop and oversee the risk management intern program, including recruitment, training, and mentorship of interns.
• Provide meaningful project-based learning opportunities for interns to support organizational goals. Evaluate intern performance and provide constructive feedback to foster professional growth.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Active support for the College’s Principles of Community and Institutional Values in the performance of job duties.

Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the…