Risk Safety Analyst II

About the role

Performs intermediate-level professional risk management duties as the County's Driver Safety Coordinator, administering the Vehicle and Equipment Safety Policy (Travis County Code Chapter 130) for all Covered Drivers of County Vehicles. This position carries out the responsibilities assigned to the County Safety Officer and Risk Management under Chapter 130.

Duties include acquiring and evaluating Motor Vehicle Reports (MVRs), assigning points under the Risk Assessment and County Incidents Tables, coordinating with adjustors who investigate collisions involving County Vehicles to determine fault, and reporting findings to departments.

The position also assists Departments who maintain driver records and driver safety training, reviews vehicle collision claims and corrective action plans, and produces the program's loss runs and annual evaluation. The position supports safety efforts that include coordination with other County Code, such as the Human Resources Management’s Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Drug and Alcohol Program (Chapter 115).

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is an intermediate-level Risk / Safety Analyst classification within the Human Resources job family, assigned to the Risk Management Department as the Driver Safety Coordinator. It is distinguished from other Risk / Safety Analyst positions by its primary focus on fleet and driver risk: driving record evaluation, County Vehicle collision investigation, and administration of Chapter 130. The position formerly titled County Safety Officer (Human Resources Management) now resides in Risk Management.

• Obtains MVRs for employee and non-employee Covered Drivers from each state where the driver held a license in the prior two years, and forwards MVRs and County Incident records to departments on an agreed timetable (130.013, 130.023).
• Reviews certified MVRs submitted by prospective employees for positions requiring operation of a County Vehicle, and advises departments on point totals and hiring eligibility (130.013, 130.014, 130.017).
• Reviews MVRs and overall safety records to evaluate driving performance, applying the Risk Assessment Table (on-duty and off-duty convictions) and the County Incidents Table (130.015, 130.016, 130.021).
• Tracks 24-month rolling point totals and driver rating categories (Outstanding, Below Standard, Probation, Unsatisfactory), and notifies supervisors of required actions and MVR check frequency (annual, quarterly, or before reinstatement) (130.017, 130.018).
• Supports driver improvement training (60-day deadline), and the biennial driver improvement training requirement (130.018, 130.022).
• Supports Covered Driver's driving file and the record of County Incidents; protects confidentiality so that only appropriate supervisory personnel and the employee review driving records (130.013).
• Supports department inventories of Covered Drivers and points; coordinates with Human Resources and SAP/system administrators on driver classification and data accuracy.
• Supports Departments with the driver appeal process. (130.019).
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Reporting and Program Evaluation

• Produces the monthly cumulative loss run for each department on all County Vehicle losses: date, employee(s) involved, description, open/closed status, and claim cost including expenses (130.023).
• Prepares the annual report on the impact of Chapter 130 on vehicle and equipment safety, including motor vehicle accident data, on- and off-the-job collisions, injury or fatality incidents, and property damage costs (130.023, 130.029).
• Identifies loss trends and recommends targeted loss prevention to departments.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Personnel Management, Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Environmental Sciences, Safety Engineering, Chemistry or a directly related field AND three (3) years of directly related demonstrated experience;

• OR,
• Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Preferred

• Valid Texas Driver's License.
• Certified Safety Professional.
• Certified Government Benefits Administrator.
• Certified Employee Benefits Specialist.
• Certified Defensive Driving Instructor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Travis County Code Chapter 130 (Vehicle and Equipment Safety Policy) and Chapter 115 (CDL Drug and Alcohol Policy), and related County policies, procedures, and terminology.
• Texas Transportation Code, traffic offenses, and how convictions appear on Texas and out-of-state MVRs.
• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements (49 CFR Parts 40 and 382).
• Collision investigation methods, fault determination, and scene documentation.
• Fleet safety, defensive driving, and loss prevention principles and practices.
• Vehicle liability and auto physical damage claims, and Third Party Administrator claim processes.
• Confidentiality requirements for personnel and driving records.
• Compiling data, calculating loss statistics, and generating reports.
• Business letter writing, grammar, and report preparation.

Skill in

• Applying point tables and rating criteria accurately and consistently.
• Explaining technical policy requirements in plain, non-technical language.
• Spreadsheets, databases, HR/ERP systems (SAP), and risk management information systems.
• Problem-solving, decision-making, and prioritizing work assignments.
• Verbal and written communication, including presenting training.

Ability to

• Analyze collision and claims data and identify trends.
• Make objective fault determinations and defend them on appeal.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records and meet notification deadlines.
• Respond to collision scenes and conduct field inspections.
• Work independently and in a team environment.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees and officials, Department Heads, the Claim Administrators, law enforcement, and the public.

Additional information

Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry 50 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, repetitive motion, reaching, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, balancing, client/customer contact, squatting to perform the essential functions. Subject to dust, extreme temperatures/weather change, extreme heat, extreme cold, humidity, dangerous machinery, and hazardous chemicals.

Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.

Work Hours: 8 am - 5 pm, Monday-Friday.

Location: 700 Lavaca Street, Austin, TX 78701

Department: Information Security

Criminal and CJIS Fingerprints Background Checks Required.

This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.