Safety Manager

Come join the dynamic team at the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (RSCVA), where we don’t just market destinations—we create them!

As Northern Nevada’s premier destination marketing organization, we’re on a mission to showcase the incredible beauty, vibrancy, and adventure that Reno, Sparks, and the Tahoe region have to offer. From crafting unforgettable visitor experiences to driving tourism and economic growth, we’re passionate about putting our region on the global map.

Our three facilities include the Reno- Sparks Convention Center, the Reno-Sparks Events Center, and the National Bowling Stadium.

But that’s not all—working with RSCVA means being part of an organization that’s officially recognized as a Certified Amazing Workplace! We’re dedicated to fostering a collaborative, innovative, and fun environment where our team members thrive.

If you’re looking to make a meaningful impact while being part of a supportive and inspiring culture, RSCVA is the place for you. Let’s elevate Reno-Tahoe together!

The Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (RSCVA) is seeking an experienced and self-starting Safety Manager to lead, develop, and oversee our occupational safety programs. We are seeking a safety professional with five years of extensive, hands-on Occupational Safety and Health experience, and with an understanding of Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) regulations, The ideal candidate must possess excellent communication and leadership skills and promote a culture of safety, integrity, and accountability across the organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, implement, and monitor company-wide safety programs and policies in accordance with federal, state (including NRS), and local regulations.
• Lead safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify hazards and enforce corrective actions.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all applicable NRS occupational safety and health standards.
• Expertly deliver engaging safety training and presentation sessions for all levels of staff and diverse audiences.
• Thoroughly investigate accidents and incidents, produce comprehensive reports, and implement preventive measures.
• Advise leadership on safety best practices and regulatory changes.
• Foster a proactive, collaborative safety culture built on trust and transparency.
• Design and manage comprehensive safety and emergency preparedness programs.
• Lead OSHA/NRS compliance efforts in partnership with leadership.
• Co-manage workers’ compensation reporting and return-to-work programs.
• Conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective action plans.
• Professionally engage with external regulatory agencies and auditors using experience and sound judgment.
• Conduct monthly Safety Committee meetings with purpose, and set attainable goals.
• Serve as the sole owner and administrator of the organization's Learning Management System (LMS), maintaining full accountability for system governance, configuration, content administration, user access, reporting, compliance tracking, and overall system performance.
• Develop, implement, and manage all LMS processes and standards, including course assignments, training curricula, certification tracking, automated notifications, data integrity, and record retention.
• Coordinate with department leaders and subject matter experts to ensure all required safety, regulatory, and organizational training is accurately assigned, deployed, tracked, and documented within the LMS.
• Generate and distribute training compliance reports, monitor completion rates, identify gaps, and drive corrective actions to ensure employees meet all safety and regulatory training requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for LMS support, troubleshooting, vendor coordination, system enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain exclusive administrative authority over the LMS while ensuring appropriate user permissions, security controls, and compliance with organizational policies and applicable training regulations.

BENEFITS:

The Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority offers a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees:

• 100% employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Group Life, Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance for employees.
• 50% employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision and Group Life Insurance for dependents.
• Enrollment in the Public Employees Retirement System of Nevada – 100% employer paid contributions.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• 12 paid holidays.
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan.
• Additional voluntary supplemental insurance programs.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in occupational safety, risk management, environmental health and safety (EHS), or a related safety leadership role.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local workplace safety regulations, including Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS), OSHA requirements, and industry best practices.
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive safety programs, policies, procedures, and compliance initiatives.
• Proven ability to analyze incidents, interpret safety data, identify trends, and implement proactive corrective and preventive measures to mitigate organizational risk.
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills with the ability to quickly assess situations, prioritize actions, develop strategic solutions, and execute plans with accountability and follow-through.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to build trust, influence organizational culture, and promote employee engagement in workplace safety initiatives.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, including safety audits, inspections, investigations, regulatory compliance activities, training programs, and organizational safety initiatives.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) software, Learning Management Systems (LMS), digital reporting platforms, data analytics tools, and Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Experience serving as the owner and administrator of a Learning Management System (LMS), including responsibility for training assignments, compliance tracking, reporting, user administration, content management, and system governance.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate safety requirements and training programs to employees, leadership, regulatory agencies, and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, sound judgment, and ethical decision-making in all aspects of work.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships across departments, stakeholders, vendors, and clients while promoting collaboration and advancing the RSCVA's strategic safety goals and objectives.
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Risk Management, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field preferred.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST), or other relevant professional certification preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Sit, Stand, walk, squat, bend (at neck and waist), twist, and reach above & below shoulder level as needed during the shift. 
• Simple grasping, as well as repetitive use of hands and fine hand manipulation, are needed to finger, handle, feel objects, tools, or controls to accomplish essential functions.
• Frequently required to talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  
• Lift up to 20 lbs. on an occasional basis.

WORKING CONDITIONS / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work is performed both in an office and field environment.
• Wear personal protective equipment as required to perform duties safely. 
• May work near moving mechanical parts.
• May be exposed to various temperatures inside the building and outside the building, airborne particles, chemicals, and fumes.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet while in the office, or moderately noisy when in the field.