Director of Safety Strategy & Standards (Administrative Staff) PN 20076186

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The State of Ohio, Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) is seeking a Director of Safety Strategy & Standards. With roughly 1,500 employees in 7 offices across Ohio, BWC is the state agency that cares for Ohio workers by promoting a culture of safety at work and at home and ensuring quality medical and pharmacy care is provided to injured workers. For Ohio employers, BWC provides insurance policies to cover workplace injuries and safety and wellness services to prevent injuries. BWC is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines and strives to maintain an inclusive workplace. Our Vision is to transform BWC into an agile organization driven by customer success, and our Mission is to deliver consistently excellent experiences for each BWC customer every day. Our Core Values are One Agency, Personal Connection, Innovative Leadership, and Relentless Excellence.

Requirements

• Experience leading statewide or multi-regional safety programs, standards development, or technical operations.
• Experience supervising technical staff and managing programs, projects, or cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience applying federal and state occupational safety regulations (e.g., OSHA, ANSI, OAC safety rules) in complex environments.
• Experience using safety analytics, dashboards, or performance metrics to inform decision-making.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to leadership, external partners, and diverse audiences.
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships and align technical work across multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of budgeting, management, labor relations, work force planning, employee training & development, supervision, public relations, human relations, BWC policies & procedures, Safety Services policy & procedures; federal, state & local safety, health & fire prevention laws, rules, regulations & national voluntary standards , including OSHA requirements & procedures, Public Employment Risk Reduction Program (PERRP) requirements & procedures, Industrial Commission Codes, Ohio Administrative Code Specific Safety Rules, BWC rules & regulations regarding risk administration (e.g., risk classifications, experience rating, retrospective rating, loss control, loss prevention, premium rates); principles of safety management; safety training techniques & program development; industrial & construction safety practices ; physical sciences (e.g., physics, chemistry, ergonomics, industrial hygiene) or engineering; accounting, management, employee training, worker’s compensation, interviewing, counseling, principles of BWC claims operations; BWC rehabilitation services; supervisory principles & techniques; human relations; public relations; sales & marketing principles & techniques.
• Skill in PC operation & proficient in use of Microsoft Office 365 suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.); Power BI, Oracle, Coresuite, Risk Control Technology (RCT); Tableau, safety testing equipment (e.g., noise meter, video equipment, velometer).
• Ability to comprehensively analyze & evaluate solutions for problems & make appropriate decisions; identify problems in a complex set of variables; establish professional rapport & effective working relationship with employers, special interest groups, other BWC departments, & the public; investigate & resolve complaint/problems; handle sensitive face-to-face & telephone inquiries from employers, special interest groups, other BWC departments, & the public; effectively manage remote/teleworking employees; build & maintain a positive working atmosphere of growth & participation; define problems, collect data, establish facts, & draw valid conclusions; read & record figures accurately; add, subtract, multiply & divide whole numbers; maintain accurate records; understand manuals & verbal instructions; write meaningful, accurate & concise reports; read & understand technical documents; prepare & deliver speeches before specialized audiences & general public, work alone on most tasks, handle sensitive inquiries from contacts with officials & general public.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Ergonomics, Public Health, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, or related technical fields.
• Professional certifications such as CIH, CSP, CPE, CHMM, or PE.
• Training or certification in data analytics, safety program evaluation, quality assurance, or continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead statewide safety strategy and set standards for occupational safety, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, and safety analytics.
• Oversee development and alignment of safety consultation standards, technical directives, procedures, and Ohio Administrative Code safety rules.
• Direct quality assurance and evaluation processes to ensure consistent safety service delivery and continuous improvement.
• Provide expert technical consultation to agency leadership and stakeholders on complex safety and industrial hygiene issues.
• Manage research, data analytics, dashboards, and performance metrics to guide strategic initiatives and operational decisions.
• Represent the agency in cross-functional teams, external partnerships, and national forums, presenting findings and recommendations.
• Supervise staff, budgets, and resources to ensure compliance, effective service delivery, and alignment with statewide objectives.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager