Toledo - Field Safety Services Supervisor - PN: 20067925

State of Ohio • Toledo, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) is seeking a Field Safety Services Supervisor to oversee daily operations for field safety operations ergonomists, industrial hygienists, and industrial safety consultant specialists. This role involves planning and directing programming and service delivery for an assigned region, attending onsite employer consultations, preparing status reports, mentoring staff, and representing the Office of Safety Services at various meetings. The position also includes planning for resource allocation and budget monitoring. This role supports all counties within Field Safety Operations region 4 (Northwest Ohio). The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace and this position may be subject to additional restrictions.

Requirements

• Completion of undergraduate core program in educational program commensurate with official position description on file; 4 yrs. exp. in public or private organization holding position involved in activities similar to those described in official position description on file.
• OR 6 yrs. exp. in public or private organization holding position involved in activities similar to those described in official position description on file.
• OR equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
• Knowledge of federal, state & local safety, health & fire prevention laws, rules regulations & national voluntary standards.
• Knowledge of principles of safety management.
• Knowledge of safety training techniques & program development.
• Knowledge of industrial & construction safety practices.
• Knowledge of BWC policies & procedures.
• Knowledge of physical sciences (e.g. physics, chemistry, ergonomics, industrial hygiene) or engineering.
• Knowledge of accounting, management, employee training, Workers’ Comp.
• Knowledge of Federal/State tax, interviewing, counseling, principles of BWC claims operations.
• Knowledge of BWC rehabilitation services.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles & techniques.
• Knowledge of human relations.
• Knowledge of public relations.
• Knowledge of sales & marketing principles & techniques.
• Knowledge of BWC rules & regulations regarding Risk Administration (e.g. Risk classifications, experience rating, retrospective rating, loss control, premium rates).
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint etc.).
• Skill in the use of data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Native Tableau dashboards).
• Skill in the use of BWC enterprise systems supporting filed work, grant applications, claims, policy, and operational management to analyze data, track performance metrics, prepare reports, and support staff supervision and program oversight.
• Understanding of safety testing equipment (e.g. noise meter, video equipment).
• Ability to comprehensively analyze & evaluate the effectiveness of the regional Field Safety Operations program.
• Ability to identify problems in a complex set of variables.
• Ability to establish professional rapport & effective working relationship with employers, special interest groups, other BWC departments, & the public.
• Ability to investigate & resolve complaint/problems.
• Ability to handle sensitive face-to-face & telephone inquiries from employers, special interest groups, other BWC departments, & the public.
• Ability to effectively manage off-site employees.
• Ability to build & maintain a positive working atmosphere of growth & participation.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, & draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to read & record figures accurately.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to understand manuals & verbal instructions.
• Ability to write meaningful, accurate & concise reports.
• Ability to read & understand technical documents.
• Ability to facilitate effective virtual and in-person team meetings.
• Must be able to provide own transportation &/or legally operate a state-owned vehicle.
• Must attach an unofficial transcript that details the coursework completed.
• Must submit an Ohio Civil Service Application using the online Ohio Hiring Management System.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of undergraduate core program in educational program commensurate with official position description on file.

Responsibilities

• Supervises daily operations for field safety operations ergonomists, industrial hygienists, and industrial safety consultant specialists.
• Plans and directs programming and service delivery for assigned region.
• Attends onsite employer consultations with staff throughout the entire region.
• Prepares status reports of service delivery outcomes, collaborations, and projects.
• Mentors staff in service delivery and professional development.
• Represents the Office of Safety Services at meetings with employers, trade associations, safety & health organizations, and various other stakeholder groups.
• Plans for resource allocation and prepares/monitors budget expenditures.
• Supports all counties within Field Safety Operations region 4 (Northwest Ohio).

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
• Education Level: Associate degree