Safety Analyst/Senior Safety Analyst (Human Resources)

Job Description

CITY EQUITY STATEMENT
The City of Westminster welcomes diverse candidates from the broadest base possible. Our goal is to find the best candidate for the job-someone who belongs, not just fits. We value life and professional experiences, recognizing equivalent combinations of knowledge skills and education.

Aligned with our city SPIRIT values, the successful candidate will have a passion and commitment to serving a diverse population of residents and must respect and uphold the principles of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.

We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for this role, even if you believe you have a less traditional background than described we invite you to apply.

POSITION PURPOSE / IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION

The Safety Analyst/Senior Safety Analyst (Human Resources) collaborates with City management and departments to ensure the organization’s safety program is in line with the values and strategic objectives of the City. The ideal candidate will have a continuous improvement mindset, knowing that effective and productive loss control efforts are not compliance driven but rather relationship, educational, and guidance driven. The position will be expected to learn each department and division’s operations, resource availability, and operational capability. The position is responsible for carrying out the citywide safety program, including training and development, loss control analysis, coordination and oversight of the city’s SafeStart program and Citywide Safety Committee, plus other safety-related functions.

In order to be considered for this position, all candidates must attach a cover letter and resume (maximum two pages for each document) to their NeoGov electronic application, at the time of application. The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate. The City of Westminster has a Multilingual Stipend Program to encourage, and reward benefited employees who are conversationally fluent in languages other than English. Benefited employees have the opportunity to test their language proficiency skills and qualify for a bi-weekly stipend that will vary based on the employee’s level of proficiency and usage.

ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES AND CULTURAL VALUES/GENERAL COMPETENCIES

The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service - People - Integrity - Respect - Innovation - Teamwork).

This position also supports the goals of the Human Resources Department, which is to champion and support our City’s mission by providing quality services to those who serve the community.

Every employee is accountable to:

• Demonstrate a high level of customer service; encourage others to focus on the customer; foster an environment where customer service is a priority
• Communicate with customers to ensure that, where possible, they are satisfied, and that their needs are being addressed; solicit and evaluate customer feedback
• Act as an ambassador by understanding and fostering the organization's mission and vision
• Exhibit pride in self, the department, the city, and the community; conduct self in a professional manner
• Demonstrate integrity and builds trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, loyalty, and ethical behavior
• Address difficult or contentious issues in a constructive manner
• Support/promote change; demonstrate flexibility, and take calculated risks when appropriate
• Participate in personal growth opportunities, and attend trainings designed to enhance capacity to bring new skills and ideas to the job and the organization
• Work to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered
• Demonstrate support for team efforts by accepting new roles and responsibilities, and helping others achieve objectives
• Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity, and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences

GENERAL COMPETENCIES
Citywide - Every employee in this position is accountable to:

• Establish effective interpersonal relationships through honest, open communication and follow-through on commitments
• Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses, and target areas for personal self-development
• Demonstrate initiative in performing job tasks
• Exhibit problem-solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions
• Achieve goals, handle assigned workload and new assignments effectively; demonstrate an ability to work independently
• Communicate effectively with individuals and groups using clear and concise verbal and written communications
• Demonstrate accountability for work, and take ownership in job performance
• Demonstrate concern for the accuracy and quality of work; take steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall product

Job Specific - Every employee in this position must be able to:

• Maintain a strong organizational orientation and perspective
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills, including listening, plus a high emotional intelligence and self-awareness
• Demonstrate skills and knowledge of public safety program administration as applied to research, report writing, analytical studies, and the evaluation of programs
• Evaluate complex sets of data and circumstances from an overall perspective and formulate effective plans, procedures, and programs
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to prepare comprehensive report writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Department Directors, employees, applicants, other governmental officials, citizens, and fellow professional associates
• Exercise independent judgment in planning work details and in making technical determinations
• Act in a professional manner at all times and maintain proper confidentiality as required

JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks
1. Responsible for all citywide safety programs, reporting, and initiatives

• Coordinate all components of SafeStart training: classroom teaching, seasonal/volunteering training, and coordination of online program with other departments
• Department of Transportation compliance/driver safety; coordinate training and retraining when needed
• Research and develop statistical information, and prepare records and narrative reports
• Monitor and review safety program needs
• Analyze safety issues and loss histories to develop training materials and programs
• Develop, conduct, and/or facilitate high-quality, creative, and engaging safety-related training programs
• Work with outside consultants as needed, in the delivery of safety-related and risk management training classes
• Conduct research on best practices and/or other agencies’ safety and loss control initiatives and makes appropriate recommendations
• Lead Safety Committee meetings along with creation of agenda and minutes for each meeting
• Manage Intranet Risk Management pages along with safety articles and blogs
• Lead National Safety Month program each June
• Manage Emergency Procedure Guide and citywide HASP documents and assist other departments with updates as needed

2. Act as a liaison between Human Resources-Risk Management and Departments on safety-related issues

• Provide feedback and answer safety-related questions from employees, supervisors, and managers
• Assist with employee/management relations on safety issues and partner with departments to create and maintain safe work environments
• Coordinate with City’s insurance group on property surveys and safety audits
• Assist departments with actions needed to comply with reporting from insurance group

3. Assist with Human Resources-Risk Management-related administration

• Help the organization ensure compliance with safety-related federal, state, and municipal regulations and codes, including personnel policies and rules as appropriate
• Researches, interprets, and applies safety-related regulations, rules and policies and how best to apply them within the City’s culture and resources

4. Maintains regular and punctual attendance
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS/PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications
Required :

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Safety Engineering, Risk Management, business, psychology, public administration, or related field
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in safety or risk management
• Working knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and methods, including knowledge and proficiency of computer word processing, spreadsheets, and databases
• Excellent human relations skills, excellent analytical skills, good conflict management skills, a strong participative management orientation, and a strong detail and results oriented style

Preferred :

• Related experience in a public organization or municipal government
• Related certifications in safety or risk management

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.

Senior Safety Analyst includes a minimum of three (3) years of related experience and proficiency in all Safety Analyst duties.

Physical Requirements
Work is sedentary in nature and requires sufficient physical stamina and strength for:

• Constant sitting to perform daily tasks; occasional walking through a multilevel facility to retrieve information; frequent standing, sometimes for extended periods
• Frequent squatting, reaching above shoulder, and twisting to file documents, lift supplies and material or survey safety issues at City facilities; occasional bending, kneeling, climbing, balancing, and reaching below shoulder to store documents, material, and supplies or survey safety issues at City facilities
• Constant light grasp, fine manipulation, and handling to perform daily duties; occasional firm grasp to safely use equipment
• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling and lifting of up to ten (10) pounds to move material and supplies; occasional pushing and/or pulling and lifting of up to 25 pounds with dollies and carts

WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is mostly performed indoors. This is primarily sedentary office work. Must demonstrate the ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including the ability to retrieve information from various locations in the office or at other facilities when needed. Exposure to periods of high activity and high stress under demanding conditions. The position requires a great deal of communication with City employees and outside agencies.
Required Materials and Equipment
Personal computer, telephone, and other standard office equipment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Background checks will include employment references and criminal history, credit check, and education verification
• Drug screen
• Must be legally entitled to work in the United States

The City of Westminster, Colorado, is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and aims to have its workforce reflect the community.

The City of Westminster offers a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Health and Dental
• Flexible Spending
• Pension/Retirement Plans
• Term Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability
• Survivor Benefits
• Wellness Program
• Leave program that provides for vacation, holidays, sick leave, major illness, on the job injury, and administrative reasons
• Career Development Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

For a more detailed overview of our Exempt and Administrative Officer benefit package:
Benefit Package

The City of Westminster does not participate in the Social Security system. In lieu of Social Security contributions, the city contributes to a 401(a) defined contribution plan on your behalf.

401(a) Contribution Rates:
Employee Mandatory Contribution: 11.5% of your base pay. Contributions are pre-tax and fully vested.
Employer Contribution: 12% of your base pay.

Employer Contribution Vesting Schedule

• Less than 3 years - 0%
• 3 to 4 years - 60%
• 4 to 5 years - 80%
• Over 5 years - 100%
• For employees age 55 and older, the employer contributions are 100% vested

The City of Westminster provides employees with innovative and practical ways to improve their commute through two key features, EcoPass and Commute Benefits powered by Commutrics. EcoPass provides unlimited trips on RTD's core transit services and Commute Rewards allows you to record your trips and get rewards based on your commute mode.

Closing Date/Time: 10/26/2026 8:30 AM Mountain