Insurance Risk Manager Jobs in Brookfield, CT (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $103,706.00 - $133,239.00 Annually
Location : 888 Washington Blvd., Stamford, CT
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Office of Administration
Division: Risk Mgmnt.
Opening Date: 06/11/2026
Closing Date: 8/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: MAA
JOB SUMMARY
The Safety and Training Officer is responsible for all aspects of loss control and loss reduction initiatives for the City of Stamford and the Board of Education and will interact directly with management and employees to fulfill the requirements of this position, may perform other duties as required.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Develop and implement safety and loss control standards and guidelines for City and Board of Education employees.
• Draft and maintain Safety and Loss Control Manual for City and Board of Education.
• Ensure that all departments in the City and the Board of Education comply with all local, state and federal governmental agencies that promulgate safety and loss control rules and regulations.
• Ensure that all departments in the City and the Board of Education comply with record keeping requirements and procedures of Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
• Ensure that all departments in the City and the Board of Education comply with random drug and alcohol testing requirements and procedures promulgated by the United States Department of Transportation.
• Ensure compliance with ergonomic standards promulgated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards
• Ensure compliance with all other Occupational Safety and Health Administration rules and regulations applicable to safety and loss control.
• Follow requirements and regulations of all other local, state and federal guidelines for safety and loss control.

• Assist in organizing and participate in the City's and Board of Education's safety and loss control committee(s) to reduce frequency and severity of workers' compensation and liability incidents.
• Evaluate workers' compensation and liability accident records and their financial impact, conduct post-accident investigations into serious accidents and near-miss accidents and recommend safety and loss control measures to department management to prevent recurrences and frequency reductions. . Perform data analysis and trending, including root-cause analysis of incidents with recommended solutions for preventative measures.
• Evaluate liability and workers' compensation accident trends on department-by- department basis and make recommendations to reduce incidence of accidents through effective loss prevention and loss reduction measures.
• Provide workers' compensation and liability statistical loss data for all City and Board of Education safety and loss control committees and distribute detailed claims material to all departments in the City and Board of Education on a quarterly or as-needed basis.
• Evaluate all City-owned and Board of Education-owned equipment, new and used, for safe design and construction and recommend modifications to correct safety deficiencies.
• Perform safety and loss control training for departments throughout the City of Stamford and Board of Education.
• Ensure that departments in City and Board of Education comply with all insurance company safety and loss control recommendations.
• Review and recommend revisions to RFP's and bids, which contain safety and loss control requirements and/or implications.
• Develop and recommend safety and loss control budget to Risk Manager annually.
• Develop and implement safety incentive programs for City and Board of Education.
• Conduct random audits of City and Board of Education facilities to ensure compliance with safety and loss control standards and guidelines established by local, state and federal regulations. Conduct random inspections of departments throughout City and the Board of Education to evaluate housekeeping and facility defects. Recommendations to department management will follow random inspections.
• Maintain risk management's workers' compensation and liability claims databases.
• Assist City and Board of Education departments with respect to specific safety and loss control issues.
• Communicate safety and loss control programs to City and Board of Education departments and facilities.
• Maintain, compile, and submit regulatory OSHA compliance reporting in a timely manner.
• Be on-site for OSHA investigations and insurance adjuster inspections.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Risk Manager.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES
• Knowledge of risk management, including administration of safety and loss control preferably in the public sector.
• Proven track record in safety and loss control. Proven track record in public sector is an important asset.
• Ability to work effectively with personnel throughout the City and Board of Education personnel in order to develop and implement programs, which will effectively reduce the frequency and severity of accidental losses of the City and the Board of Education.
• Ability to plan, organize and implement safety and loss control programs in a diverse work environment.
• Effective communications skills, oral and written. Oral presentation skills very important
• Well-prepared, confident, nimble, persuasive, engaging and in command with a diverse audience.
• Strong working knowledge of various computer applications and programs, e.g., Microsoft Word, EXCEL and ACCESS.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience, in safety, loss prevention, risk management or a related field with professional experience in training and development, preferable in the public sector. Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer certification, with completion of recent OSHA 10 & 30 hour training.
SCOPE OF EXAMINATION: There will be no written examination for this position. Interested candidates must submit a resume and a letter of interest at the time of application outlining their qualifications, relevant experience, and interest in the Risk Manager position.
The City of Stamford offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes; health, vision, dental, defined benefit and/or defined contribution pension plans, free term life insurance, flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care and commuter benefits. Sick bank and tuition reimbursement as well as training from the City of Stamford Training Institute.
Specific information regarding benefits are outlined in each Collective Bargaining Agreement or in the Pay Plan Document for pay plan employees.
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If the position is a seasonal/temporary position, it is not eligible for union benefits.
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Do you have any of the degrees listed?

• High School or GED
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
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What was your Major or Course of Study?
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Please list all specialized training you have successfully completed within the past five years, including seminars, advanced courses, and other professional development related to safety, loss prevention, risk management, or other relevant fields.
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Do you possess, Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer certification, with completion of recent OSHA 10- & 30-hour training?
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This position requires demonstrated knowledge of risk management, including the administration of safety and loss-control programs, with a preference for experience in the public sector. Please provide examples of your professional work in these areas, whether obtained in the public or private sector.
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Do you have the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with personnel across the City and the Board of Education to develop and implement programs aimed at reducing the frequency and severity of accidental losses? Please provide specific examples of your work that demonstrate this capability.
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This position requires the incumbent to demonstrate the ability to plan, organize, and implement safety and loss-control programs within a diverse work environment. Please describe how you have performed these responsibilities and include specific examples in your response.
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This position requires the incumbent to possess strong and effective written and oral communication skills, with particular emphasis on oral presentation capabilities. Please describe how you have demonstrated these skills in your professional experience and provide specific examples.
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This role requires the ability to be well-prepared, confident, adaptable, persuasive, engaging, and effective when addressing or interacting with diverse audiences. Please describe experiences in which you have demonstrated these qualities and successfully worked with a diverse group
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Please describe your knowledge of and experience with computer applications and software programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
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