Safety & Environmental Management

Mission Statement

The Department of Safety & Environmental Management (SEM) works in coordination with other departments at the City of Bangor to develop and maintain a sustainable, safe, and healthy working environment for its employees in accordance with federal and state regulatory requirements. SEM oversees the identification and measurement of the risks facing the City and community at large. It responds to and assists in the resolution of risk and safety related inquiries and complaints from citizens, employees, and employee bargaining units. It is responsible for assisting and responding to local, state, and federal regulatory matters as they pertain to risk and safety issues. SEM develops programming in response to federal and state regulatory mandates and the City's Property and Casualty Insurance Program. This office is the initial contact point for individuals or organizations bringing liability claims against the City of Bangor and works closely with our insurance carriers and claims adjusters in reviewing and responding to such claims.