Safety Services - Safety Management Consultant

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POSITION SUMMARY: 
Provides risk evaluation services to underwriters, the internal customers, and provides risk elimination/control consultation to policyholders and external customers to reduce the potential for work related injuries and control workers compensation costs.
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

    Assists policyholders in achieving a profitable bottom line by instituting a safety culture through the adaptation of business practices that are focused on managing risks.
    Performs risk evaluation surveys on new and renewal accounts in a thorough and timely manner so underwriters can make informed decisions within established timeframes.
    Analyzes and prioritizes an assigned book of business to determine areas of greatest potential impact.
    Conducts training directly to policyholders on hazards, safety and risk improvement.
    Develops specific and sound recommendations, to impact policyholders' profitability by reducing frequency and severity of accidents.
    Facilitates the addressing of policyholder issues with representatives from other departments (the internal customers).
    Establishes and/ or enhance business relationships with customers and agents, taking prompt action to address problems or facilitate the response to policy/workers compensation related questions.
    Trains and/ or consults with policyholders, Safety Services staff, and representatives from other Chesapeake departments.
    Participates on projects and completes other duties as assigned.
    Operates a motor vehicle. ________________________________________

SKILLS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

    A Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of experience in safety management, safety consultation or related field.
    Alternately, relevant certification and 7 years of insurance related experience, or a satisfactory combination of education and experience.
    Professional certification not required but are preferred (i.e. CSP, WCP, CIH, ARM, CPCU)
    Proficient computer skills (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) required
    Knowledge of health and safety issues, in general, and OSHA standards, in particular.
    High level of independence and organization.
    Ability to analyze data and formulate action plans for improvement.
    Strong interpersonal skills.
    Good verbal and written communication skills.
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POSITIONAL COMPETENCIES: 

    Bias for Action
    Knowledge Sharing
    Deliver Results     
    Service and Sales Excellence
    Personal Leadership
    Teamwork and Communication
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities are required, which includes close vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
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WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position works from a home office and is a field position.  Limited exposure to chemical, noise, and dust during assessments.  The environment may vary daily and is contingent on the policyholder being visited. 

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.