Risk and Safety Manager I

Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs • Oklahoma City, OK

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA) is seeking a Risk and Safety Manager to implement safety measures across the organization and prepare reports documenting workplace hazards, incidents, and regulatory data. The role oversees OJA’s comprehensive risk management and safety program, including insurance, workplace safety, workers’ compensation, emergency response, and risk mitigation. It assesses and addresses risks that could affect the organization’s reputation, security, safety, or financial success.

The position develops and evaluates risk policies and procedures, recommends risk management solutions, and presents reports and safety plans to executive leadership and senior staff. It administers occupational health and safety programs, coordinates safety training, supports leadership on safety matters, oversees workers’ compensation and required injury and illness records, and collaborates across departments to reduce employee exposure to hazards. The role also supports emergency response plan compliance and ADA-related accommodations policies.

The position is based in Oklahoma City and Tecumseh, with a Monday–Friday schedule and primary hours of 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; a flexible schedule may be available upon review. Travel may be required. The annual salary is up to $80,000, based on education and experience.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in safety, industrial hygiene, or a closely related field, plus one year of professional experience in industrial relations, safety, safety inspection, safety education, transportation management, engineering, human resources, or risk management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of qualifying professional experience for each year of required education.
• Knowledge of federal and state statutes and policies relating to wage and hour standards, child labor, workers’ compensation, and private employment agencies.
• Knowledge of supervision principles, administration and management practices, payroll and business practices related to labor law, technical report writing, and recordkeeping.
• Ability to supervise professional, technical, and clerical personnel; plan, direct, and administer a program; develop division-level policy; and prepare and control a budget.
• Ability to handle confidential work with tact and discretion; interpret and make decisions in accordance with laws, rules, and procedures; analyze problems and recommend solutions; and conduct several projects simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, write reports, and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to demanding and changing timelines.
• Ability to maintain discretion, integrity, and sensitivity regarding confidentiality and privacy.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and build strong relationships with staff at all levels through collaboration, communication, respect, and assistance.
• Applicants may be required to travel and must possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license to operate state-owned vehicles.
• Must pass an OSBI and FBI background check.
• A 12-month trial period is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments by collecting and analyzing documentation, statistics, reports, and market trends.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to identify and address risks across organizational departments and services.
• Review risk management policies and protocols, recommend improvements, and implement necessary changes.
• Recommend and implement risk management solutions, including insurance, safety protocols, business continuity plans, and recovery measures.
• Analyze cash flow, inventory, breakage, and employee activity data to identify potential fraudulent behavior.
• Draft and present risk management reports, proposals, and safety plans to executive leadership and senior staff.
• Administer and develop occupational health and safety programs to prevent accidents and mitigate industrial, motor vehicle, and workplace risks.
• Coordinate safety training, develop goals for safety and health initiatives, and provide technical support to leadership on safety matters.
• Oversee and administer workers’ compensation and ensure compliance with occupational injury and illness recordkeeping requirements.
• Collaborate with departments to reduce employee exposure to hazards in various work environments.
• Ensure compliance with the agency’s emergency response plan and implement safety measures across the organization.
• Assist with ADA compliance by developing, implementing, and monitoring policies and practices supporting employee accommodations.
• Manage risks related to equipment, liability, property damage, and workers’ compensation.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Benefits

• Generous state-paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• Choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Retirement savings plan with a company match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in the first year for full-time employees.
• 11 paid holidays per year.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Longevity bonuses.
• Training opportunities and continuous learning and development for CEU requirements.

What This Job Offers

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