Risk Safety Specialist

Storage Asset Management is a property management and consulting company that specializes in self-storage. With over 70 years of executive industry experience, SAM employs an incredible team of employees on every level. Voted Best Places to work in PA 2021,2022,2023, 2024, and 2025!

Storage Asset Management is proud to have over 900 employees at the store, regional and corporate office level.

Summary: The Risk/Safety Specialist is responsible for promoting and maintaining a safe, complaint, and risk-conscious work environment. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring risk management and safety programs in alignment with company policies and regulatory requirements. The position requires a proactive approach to identifying potential risks, recommending mitigation strategies, and fostering a culture of safety across all departments while working closely with the Manager of Risk and Safety. 

Benefits of Joining SAM:

• A dynamic company with an award-winning culture

• A clear path for advancement within our thriving company

• Competitive pay with bonus potential

• Paid holidays 

• Paid time Off

• Paid maternity and paternity leave

• Comprehensive healthcare and 401(k) plan

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance

• Flexible Scheduling

•Tuition re-imbursement

• Dental Insurance

• Health Insurance

• Vision Insurance

Essential functions of the role that can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Manage and coordinate Workers’ Compensation claim follow-up activities, including ongoing communication with claims adjusters and internal stakeholders. 


• Analyze and compile Workers’ Compensation data and reports to support safety reviews and committee discussions. 


• Prepare materials for Safety Committee meetings, including data summaries, presentations, and supporting documentation. 


• Create and distribute safety communications (e.g., flyers, updates) to field operations and home office teams to promote awareness and compliance. 


• Develop PowerPoint presentations for District Manager (DM) and DMIT calls to communicate Risk & Safety initiatives, trends, and expectations. 


• Maintain accurate and organized incident report files for each location, ensuring all initial documentation is complete and properly stored. 


• Follow up with operations teams to obtain missing or incomplete incident information, including video footage and additional details as needed. 


• Collaborate with the Training team to identify and develop relevant safety training topics; submit content for review and approval by the Risk & Safety Manager. 


• Serve as a point of contact to triage and respond to general Risk, Safety, and Compliance inquiries, providing guidance or directing requests appropriately. 


• Maintains knowledge of the latest OSHA standards and requirements.


• Maintains knowledge of the latest OSHA standards and requirements.


• Coordinates metrics for SAM staff to include lost time accidents, incidents, cost savings, claims tracking, litigation tracking, etc. on a regular basis.


• Creates ad hoc reports and analysis as requested by management.  


• Acts as a support liaison between SAM vendors and corporate IT functions; ensuring company needs are met in a timely and accurate manner.


• Coordinates & handles SAM’s annual records retention initiatives.


• Periodic travel requirements may be required.


• Valid Driver’s license is required due to potential travel.    


• Your supervisor sets in-office scheduling requirements, which may change at any time.


• Additional duties as assigned. 


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  Standing

  
  


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  Sitting 

  
  


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  Talking in person

  
  


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  Talking on the phone

  
  


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  Hearing on the phone

  
  


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  Vision for close work

  
  


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  Color/Depth perception

  
  


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  Bending/Stooping

  
  


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  Repetitive motion

  
  


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  Keyboarding

  
  


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  Using hands to feel/hold

  
  


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  Lifting up to 25lbs.

  
  


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  Reaching

  
  


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  Climbing

  
  


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  Crouching stooping

  
  


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  Walking                           

  
  

   

  
  

  Education and/or Experience Requirements:   

  
  

   

  
  

      • Bachelor’s degree, or related professional experience may be substituted for this level of education.

      • A minimum of (3) three years of experience with knowledge of OSHA Standards and multi-state experience.  Previous experience in the Self-Storage industry a plus!

      • Record keeping principles and procedures with accuracy and timeliness.

      • Understanding of scope of authority in making independent decisions.

      • Outstanding team player able to build positive working relationships, be flexible and open-minded, and contribute to team projects.

·       Strong problem solving and analytical skills, including the ability to see trends and patterns in data as well as ability to develop solutions and recommend a course of action 

·       Team player that is energetic and motivated with effective written and verbal communication skills.

·       Strong computer skills with experience utilizing the Microsoft Office suite.

Language Skills: Must be fluent in speaking and writing the English language.

Work Hours: In a typical week, this position requires a minimum of 40 hours with regular and predictable attendance.  Occasional weekend work may be required.

Work Environment: This work is usually performed both indoors and outdoors with normal noise levels and minimal exposure to hazardous conditions. Employees in this position are required to reside in a state where SAM is registered to conduct business, preferably within 35-miles of the York, PA home office.

SAM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected statuses as required by applicable law.