Under the direction of Deputy Superintendent, Business Services, provides strategic and professional leadership in planning, administering, and directing the District's safety, risk management and property and liability insurance programs.

Plans, organizes, coordinates and implements the insurance, loss control and risk management programs, including self-insured and indemnity functions of property, casualty, liability, worker's compensation, medical, dental, vision, life and retirement programs and employee and pupil safety programs.

Participates in the investigation of incidents and coordinates the preparation of material and evidence for use in hearings, litigation and insurance claim cases.

Monitors expenditures in the health benefits and worker's compensation funds and insurance related portions of all other District funds;

Conducts on-site inspections, and identifies and analyzes District loss exposures and reviews loss histories.

Evaluates and analyzes financial and other data to prepare and present reports and information related to risk management, accident prevention and District loss and claims experience.

Communicates with health care providers, attorneys and third party administrators regarding health insurance and worker's compensation issues.

Works with the Director of Maintenance and Operations to develop, manage and direct the District's environmental, occupational and student health and safety programs to ensure compliance with Cal/OSHA, ADA, and other related Federal, State, and local laws and regulations; works collaboratively with Human Resources to identify and resolve workers' compensation, return to work and job accommodations matters.

Reviews new regulatory requirements and initiates technical guidance in the formulation, interpretation, and application of District policies and procedures as they pertain to risk management, liability claims, workers' compensation claims, occupational and student health and safety regulations, workplace accommodations, and other related issues.

Serves as the District's Chemical Hygiene Officer; investigates and ensures that hazardous waste and surplus chemicals are handled in compliance with local, State and Federal regulations across all existing and new facilities; updates and oversees compliance with the District's Chemical Hygiene Plan as required; prepares mandated regulatory reports.

Identifies risk, which consists of the continuous identification of the District's exposure to loss and quantitative measurement of the risks affecting the District in terms of both frequency and severity; works closely with District stakeholders to identify and resolve compliance issues.

Oversees and coordinates safety program activities; ensures compliance with OSHA and related local, state, and federal regulations; conducts safety inspections; responds to complaints of safety hazards; oversees and/or conducts safety training and committees; reviews and updates all OSHA related programs and policies as necessary; participates on the District's Safety and Health Benefit's Committee.

Oversees, reviews, and maintains the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) for the District; investigates and analyzes incident reports and complaints involving work-related injuries and illness; prepares reports noting hazards, violations, and accidents; recommends measures to prevent recurrence.

Organizes, facilitates, and maintains training programs to enhance and encourage employee awareness of workplace hazards; assists in the instruction of staff and provides specific on-site occupational safety and health training; may coordinate, schedule, and arrange for off-site training through specific courses, seminars, and workshops.

Gathers, organizes, and analyzes employee training records and documentation of training accomplished; utilizes computerized spreadsheet and/or database management programs in order to review, evaluate, and maintain records regarding employee accidents; prepares appropriate reports.;

Assists in the development, maintenance and management of necessary budgets to accomplish risk management programs; evaluates and analyzes costs and benefits of insurance programs and participates in contract negotiations with providers; and assists in the development of cost containment programs

Maintains appropriate data storage and retrieval systems for risk-related information.