Looking for meaningful work and great benefits? Here at the City of Kirkwood, we intentionally foster collaboration, innovation, and inclusion in order to provide the highest quality services around. We work as a team and put people first; that's the secret to our success and why we are recognized as one of the best communities in St. Louis to both live and work!

What you will be doing:

Handling all workers compensation claims in conjunction with third party administrator. Be responsible for developing, recommending for approval and implementing safety, loss prevention, and risk management policies and strategies. Conduct accidnet investigations, worksite job safety analysis and review work processes and training. Review circumstances regarding accidents resulting in claims. Coordinate and/or conducts safety workshops. Analyze losses and work with third party administrator and insurance agent of record to determine frequency, severity and type of problems, as well as developing recommendations to address such problems. Process property and liability claims with insurer. Also fill the position of Kirkwood Emergency Management Director.

Our Ideal Candidate Has:

Four-year degree or major course work in industrial safety, risk management, environmental and occupational health or related field, along with three years of experience working in a position relating to workers compensation, safety, loss control or risk management, is preferred. Applicable work experience may be substituted for course work. Possession of an ALCM (Associate in Loss Control Management) or CSP (Certified Safety Professional) is desirable. Comprehensive knowledge of principles, trends, methods and procedures pertaining to risk management and loss control. Knowledge of Federal, state and local laws pertaining to municipal liability and workers compensation. Significant skills in planning and communications, as well as knowledge and understanding of emergency management programs at local, state, and national levels. Completion of FEMA courses Introduction to Emergency Management and Exercise Design expected after hire.

Working Conditions:

Both indoor office environment and outdoor environment when visiting worksites. Outdoor working environment includes exposure to a variety of extreme weather conditions and subject to hazardous conditions such as traffic.

To apply: Complete the electronic employment application located on the City website under "Employment." OR: A paper application can be picked up at Kirkwood City Hall, 139 South Kirkwood Road, 63122. Return paper applications to: City of Kirkwood, Attn: Human Resources at the address listed above.