Occupational Safety Technical Advisor (BWC Technical Resource Consultant) PN 20068089

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Serve as a safety expert by analyzing data, researching solutions, monitoring regulations, and creating educational materials to help prevent workplace injuries. Provide training for Ohio employers and BWC employees, identify training needs, and develop new classes to improve safety knowledge. Coach and mentor field staff by assessing their skills, offering feedback, creating new hire training, and ensuring consistent quality across the state. Conduct quality reviews of on-site safety activities and consultative services to maintain accuracy and effectiveness. Lead regulator updates and special projects, including updating Ohio safety rules and presenting changes to the Board of Directors.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
With roughly 1,500 employees in seven 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, we provide 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. BWC strives to maintain an inclusive workplace. We begin by being an equal opportunity employer. Employees can participate in and lead employee work groups, participate in on-line forums and learn about how different perspectives can improve leadership skills.
To transform BWC into an agile organization driven by customer success.
To deliver consistently excellent experiences for each BWC customer every day.
One Agency, Personal Connection, Innovative Leadership, Relentless Excellence.
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website !
The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Requirements

• 5 yrs. exp. in public or private organization holding position involved in risk management or loss control activities AND 3 yrs. exp. in policy development.
• completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, risk management or related field of study AND 3 yrs. exp. in public or private organization holding position involved in risk management or loss control activities AND 3 yrs. exp. in policy development.
• Knowledge of Safety management, physical science, safety sciences, safety engineering, safety culture, safety accountability, leadership consulting, perception surveys, structured interviews, behavioral safety, consulting skills – consulting for impact (CFI), construction & industrial safety, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, hazard assessment, loss prevention strategies, DSH standard paragraphs, local, state & federal safety policies, procedures & regulations (e.g. Ohio Administrative Codes, OSHA, NIOSH, ANSI, ACGIH).
• Knowledge of safety & hygiene practices, conducting safety & health audits, use of all relevant safety equipment.
• Knowledge of Workers’ Compensation policies & procedures.
• Skill in operating personal computer (Microsoft Office including Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, PDF, MS Project, Share Point), good verbal & writing skills, use of analytical tools (e.g. CO monitor, WBGT monitor, tic tracer, stop-time measuring device, voltage tester).
• Ability to deal with many complex situations & determine specific and appropriate action, read, write and understand detailed technical reports, communicate effectively with all levels of BWC management & staff, customers & stakeholders.
• Complete routine forms, maintain accurate records, originate routine business letters reflecting standard procedures, understand manuals & verbal instructions technical in nature, prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports, proofread technical material, recognize errors & make corrections, use proper research methods in gathering data, prepare & deliver speeches before specialized audiences & general public, gather, collate, & classify information & data, work alone on most task, handle sensitive inquiries from contracts with officials & general public, draft &/or edit administrative policies procedures, informational booklets&/or directives.
• Position may require travel; therefore, persons occupying this position must be able to provide own transportation &/or legally operate a state-owned vehicle.
• Prior to an offer of employment , the final applicant will be required to sign a background check authorization form and undergo a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a safety expert by analyzing data, researching solutions, monitoring regulations, and creating educational materials to help prevent workplace injuries.
• Provide training for Ohio employers and BWC employees, identify training needs, and develop new classes to improve safety knowledge.
• Coach and mentor field staff by assessing their skills, offering feedback, creating new hire training, and ensuring consistent quality across the state.
• Conduct quality reviews of on-site safety activities and consultative services to maintain accuracy and effectiveness.
• Lead regulator updates and special projects, including updating Ohio safety rules and presenting changes to the Board of Directors.

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: Mid Level