Risk & Safety Administrator

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Protecting people, promoting safety, and supporting those who serve Winter Haven.

The City of Winter Haven is seeking a dedicated and experienced Risk & Safety Administrator who is passionate about employee well-being and public service. This role is essential to ensuring safe workplaces, supporting employees through the claims process, and managing insurance programs and regulatory compliance across City departments. This position plays a critical role in maintaining sound risk management practices, minimizing financial exposure, and fostering a culture of trust and accountability.

• Job Title: Risk & Safety Administrator
• Category: Full-Time
• Final date to receive applications: January 29, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
• $57,470 - $77,688 Annually, Pending Job Related Experience
• Annual Step for Performance Pay Adjustments
• 12 Paid Holidays Per Year
• 12 Vacation Days Minimum, Earned Per Year
• 12 Sick Days Earned Per Year
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Benefits
• 401(a) Retirement Plan and Social Security Coverage
• Education/Tuition Assistance Program; and Training and Development Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program – to include Mental Health Assistance/Services

Manage and coordinate the City’s comprehensive risk management and safety programs, including workers’ compensation, general liability, automobile liability, property, and related claims. Assess operational and workplace risks; conduct investigations; analyze loss data; and recommend corrective actions to reduce exposure, improve safety, and mitigate the City’s operational and financial risk. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and City policies related to insurance, claims, and workplace safety.

Coordinate and administer workers’ compensation, general liability, automobile liability, property damage, and citizen claims, including on-site investigations, accident reviews, claim documentation, and proper record retention and destruction in accordance with applicable laws. Serve as the primary Risk Management liaison with City departments, employees, citizens, insurance carriers, claims adjusters, attorneys, and third-party administrators.

Assist with the City’s insurance renewal process, inspections, and audits; maintain accurate loss and exposure data; and prepare reports and analyses to support insurance placement and risk management recommendations.

Analyze City facilities and operations and review workers' compensation claims to identify hazards and advise on risk management techniques to reduce workplace accidents and illnesses. Prepare and present policies and procedures to departments, groups, or individual employees.

Serve as chairperson of the City safety committee to address workplace safety concerns. Conduct monthly safety meeting to review reported incidents / accidents involving property and employees.

Assist with workplace accident investigations and provide guidance on corrective actions and safe work practices. Communicate with and educate employees and supervisors regarding workers’ compensation policies, claims procedures, return to work expectations, and HIPAA compliance.

In accordance with the City’s Drug and Alcohol Policy, authorize testing, maintain testing logs, and coordinate required documentation and reporting.

Continuously seek to improve risk management and safety processes. Provide guidance and training to departmental personnel as appropriate. Serve as a collaborative member of cross-functional teams and assist with related duties as needed. Provide educational materials addressing frequent causes of workplace accidents and methods of prevention. Work with insurance agencies to mitigate cost recovery efforts, including FEMA filings during major disasters…