Description

Make a difference where safety meets wellness!
Are you passionate about workplace safety, employee well-being, and making a positive impact every day? Highlands Ranch Metro District and Highlands Ranch Water are seeking a motivated Safety & Wellness Coordinator to lead and support initiatives that keep our team safe, healthy, and thriving.

In this dynamic role, you’ll work with all levels of the organization to develop, implement, and maintain effective safety and wellness programs. From hands-on safety training to designing engaging wellness incentives, you’ll be the go-to expert for fostering a safe and supportive workplace culture.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and coordinate safety programs, training, equipment, and compliance.
• Provide regular on-site safety check-ins.
• Serve as the primary contact for Workers’ Compensation reporting and claims.
• Oversee DOT/CDL compliance and tracking.
• Design and manage wellness programs, including training, activities, and employee incentives.

What We’re Looking For:

• A proactive mindset and sharp eye for identifying and resolving safety concerns.
• A dependable, self-motivated team player with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Strong ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills with a commitment to helping others succeed.

Why Highlands Ranch?
In this unique shared position, you’ll join two teams that value collaboration, service, and innovation. We offer a supportive work environment where your expertise is valued, and your contributions help shape a safer, healthier future for our employees and community.

About Us
The Highlands Ranch Metro District, as the local government in our community, is committed to providing the following high-quality municipal services while managing resources wisely for Highlands Ranch such as; construction of major roads, installation and maintenance of landscaping and fences adjacent to major roads, installation of traffic signals and street lights on major roads, construction and maintenance of parks and trails, youth and adult outdoor recreation and sports programs, management and maintenance of extensive natural open space areas and so much more.

Highlands Ranch Water has provided water and wastewater services to Highlands Ranch residential and commercial customers for more than three decades. We strive to ensure that our water resources are used wisely. Highlands Ranch Water’s strategy is to optimize the use of surface water. Over the past 25 years, approximately 80 percent of the water supplied has come from renewable river supplies.

Our Benefits
We prioritize your well-being and recognize the importance of a work/life balance by offering outstanding benefits:

Health & Retirement!

• 100% paid employee-only medical insurance premiums
• 100% paid employee-only dental & vision insurance premiums
• 100% paid life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance premiums
• 100% contribution match for the pension plan
• Up to 6% employer contribution for the optional retirement plan

Work/life Balance! 

• 80 hours of earned vacation per year, increasing after 5 years
• 80 hours of annual sick leave
• 32 hours of annual personal leave
• 10 paid holidays
• 200 hours of medical leave with certification

Wellness & Improvement!

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support, guidance, and resources for employees and their families.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options for additional medical expenses.
• Up to $2,000 a year for education reimbursement.
• Highlands Ranch Community Association recreation center pass for a discounted fee. 

Saving, Planning & Other!

• Optional 457 deferred compensation plan to help employees plan for their retirement.
• Generous stipend for personal cell phone.
• Discounts for employees on over 1,000 products and services.

Application Information
Pre-employment screening includes a background check, illegal substances screening and motor vehicle record review.

We will be accepting applications for at least two weeks or until the position is filled.

Submit applications at highlandsranch.org/apply or if viewing this posting from our career center, click "Apply" below.

Requirements

Desired Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in safety or business-related field, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of three years of safety coordination experience.
• Experienced in employee safety education and training.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge:

• Considerable knowledge of occupational health and safety standards, practices, and regulations.
• Knowledge of ergonomics, workplace wellness best practices, and injury prevention strategies.
• Knowledge of incident reporting procedures, root cause analysis, and safety audits.
• Familiarity with emergency preparedness procedures, including evacuation and first aid/CPR.
• Understanding of risk management principles and how they apply to workplace safety.
• Knowledge of computer applications, including spreadsheets, databases, and word processing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with safety tracking software and learning management systems is a plus.

Skills:

• Create, organize, and maintain accurate safety and wellness training records.
• Skill in developing and delivering engaging safety training and wellness presentations to diverse audiences.
• Strong customer service and communication skills to effectively engage with employees, supervisors, and the public.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to assess safety issues and implement proactive solutions.
• Strong time management and multitasking skills to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write reports, policies, and procedures.
• Perform moderately heavy manual labor including lifting, carrying, bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, and using tools safely.

Abilities:

• Use power and manual tools and equipment properly and safely.
• Work independently and exercise sound judgment in the absence of supervision.
• Interpret, understand, and comply with complex verbal and written instructions.
• Interact effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization and promote a culture of safety and wellness.
• Conduct safety inspections and assessments and make recommendations for corrective actions.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Experience with, or ability to learn, creating digital content in Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, PDF, etc., in alignment with current Colorado accessibility rules.
• Represent the Districts in a professional manner and maintain positive working relationships internally and externally.