Commission Risk Management Attorney Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $111,636.72 - $170,134.43 Annually
Location : 23121 Camden Way California, MD
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 118-082026
Department: Human Resources
Division: SAFETY
Opening Date: 08/20/2026
Description
Job Summary:
Administers and manages the Commission's risk management program. Creates, updates and revises the Commissions safety programs as necessary; administers and coordinates the Commissions safety training programs; coordinates training programs to maintain individual employee certifications and licenses. Reports to the Chief Human Resources Officer.
Examples of Duties
Essential Functions:

1. Creates, updates, maintains and revises (as necessary) all Commission safety programs including, but not limited to: Blood borne Pathogens, Confined Space, Construction Safety, Contractor Safety, Electrical Safety, Fall Protection, Fire Safety, Hazard Communication, Heavy Equipment and Crane Safety, Laboratory Safety, Lockout/Tagout, Personal Protective Equipment, Pesticide Application, Respiratory Protection, Risk Management, Welding and Cutting, Work Zone
2. Manages and maintains the Commission's Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs
3. Manages and maintains the Commission's training programs, policies and procedures, including, but not limited to: Electrical, Harassment, Instrumentation and Controls, New Technologies, Personnel, Professional Licensing, Safety, Supervisor and Manager, Vehicle Operations, Water and Wastewater Licensing
4. Conducts and/or coordinates on-site training for employees
5. Administers and manages the Commission's risk management, loss prevention and insurance management programs; ensures proper risk financing; complies with OSHA standards; and provides for program effectiveness evaluation
6. Oversees claims processing
7. Manages the Commission's Employee Safety Committee
8. Conducts periodic inspections of the Commission's facilities and vehicles for safety compliance
9. Serves as a liaison of the Commission in safety and training matters with other organizations, including, but not limited to: LGIT, MDE, MOSH/OSHA, MRWA/NRWA, WWOA
10. Reviews and evaluates insurance policies, endorsements for verification of coverage; evaluates and processes coverage changes; provides explanation and interpretation of coverage
11. Oversees claims processing function with special attention to the resolution of Workers' Compensation claims
12. Identifies and evaluates areas of risk for MetCom: duties to include building and facilities inspections, claims review and site inspections
13. Acts as liaison to insurance carriers;
14. Investigates accidents and safety incidents

Other Duties:
Performs other duties as assigned
Typical Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (These are pre-employment KSA that apply only to Essential Job Functions):

1. Ability to gain thorough knowledge of St. Mary's County Metropolitan Commission policies and procedures.
2. Ability to act as a representative of St. Mary's County Metropolitan Commission to the public
3. Expert knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of administrative management, and the ability to interpret them to the staff and the public
4. Extensive knowledge of required safety and OSHA standards as well as Workers' Compensation laws and procedures, ADA compliance
5. Extensive knowledge of modern research and investigative techniques and procedures
6. Ability to prepare and conduct relevant training related to MetCom employees
7. Ability to supervise, train and motivate subordinate staff
8. Ability to prioritize and multitask; ability to follow through with assigned tasks
9. Ability to accurately record and report data
10. Knowledge and ability to use the computer and related hardware and software to accurately record and report data, effectively make safety and training presentations, reports and correspondence
11. Expert knowledge of commercial motor vehicle licensing and US Department of Transportation requirements as they relate to commercial vehicles
12. Ability to prioritize and multitask
13. Ability to complete assigned tasks accurately and in a timely fashion
14. Ability to use available resources to research information

Required Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.):
Training and/or Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Safety and Occupational Health or related field and five (5) years of utility or construction industry safety experience.
Experience:
Or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience
Licenses or Certificates:
Must possess a valid Maryland driver's license, Class C
Special Requirements:
None
Work Schedule:
This position is eligible to telework two days per week with Director approval
Physical Demands:
Work requires no unusual demand for physical effort.
Unusual Demands:
Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting or training rooms, residences, or commercial vehicles e.g., use of safe work place practices with office equipment, and/or avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire regulations and traffic signals.
Nothing in this description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire job classification. They are not intended to include every possible activity and task performed in every position.
The Metropolitan Commission is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic covered by law.
1. Group Health/Vision/Dental Coverage:
Medical insurance (including prescription and vision) is a POS plan or HMO Open Access Plan offered by CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. Dental insurance is a Traditional Plan or a PPO plan also offered byCareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. Coverage takes affect the first of the month following the date of employment. MetCom pays 85% of the premium.
2. Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance:
MetCom provides an amount equal to one (1) times gross annual salary. The employee has the option to purchase from one (1) to five (5) more times their annual salary. Coverage takes affect the first of the month following the date of employment. Optional Life and AD&D insurance may also be purchased for the spouse and/or children.
3. Long Term Disability Insurance:
MetCom provides long term disability coverage, which pays 66 2/3% of monthly pay after 180 days of disability status. The employee has the option to purchase short term disability insurance which pays 60% of monthly pay after 30 days of disability status. Coverage takes affect the first of the month following the date of employment.
4. COBRA:
The employee and dependents have the right under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) to continue their insurance benefits after an occurrence of an event which would otherwise cause them to lose coverage. The employee and dependents are required to notify the Company within 60 days of a qualifying event. Some examples of a qualifying event are:termination of employment or reduction in hours, divorce or legal separation, dependent definition limitation (attainment of the maximum age of eligibility or marriage), or the employee's death. Details are provided at the time of indoctrination.
5. State Retirement and Pension Plan:
MetCom contributes a percentage, mandated by the State each year, of the employee's gross salary. The employee contributes a mandatory 7% of gross salary, effective the first day of employment.
6. Optional Programs:
The employee has the option to participate in the following pre-tax plans:
- 457 (B)
- AFLAC
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Metcom does not make any contribution to these plans.
7. Annual Leave:
1 - 5 year 10.5 days/year
6 - 10 year 15 days/year
11 - 20 year 21 days/year
20 years or more 25.5 days/year
8. Sick Leave:
15 days/year. Can be taken for children, spouse, parents, and parents-in- law as well.
9. Administrative Leave:
Jury Duty; subpoena appearance (when employee is not the defendant); up to three (3) days for injuries or illnesses alleged by the employee to have been caused or suffered during employment.
10. Bereavement Leave:
Up to three (3) days due to the death of the employee's or employee's spouse's family: spouse, children, parents, brothers, sisters, and grandparents. Up to one (1) day due to the death of one of the following members of an employee's or employee's spouse's family: niece, nephew, aunt, uncle.
11. Holidays:
15 per year.
12. Paid leave for:
Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad calls.
13. Employee Assistance Program.
Assistance for employees who are experiencing personal or job related problems.
14. Tuition Assistance Program.